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Bear Bull

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Julie Gamble

Blackfoot Chief - Photo by Edward S.Curtis 1926

Posted in Braid, Braided hair, edward s curtis, inspiration, Plait

Killer Beards

Posted on December 01, 2015 by Julie Gamble

Three of our favorite Osiris beards...

Posted in Beard, Braid, Egyptian, inspiration, Osiris

Flavian Coiffure

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Julie Gamble

The bust of a Roman woman from the Flavian era. With curls piled high and an elaborate braid in back.

From VROMA

Posted in Braided hair

The Caryatid Braids

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Julie Gamble

The stunning braided hair of the female statues on the southern porch of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis. There were six in all - they are antiquity’s most famous caryatids. Casual and relaxed, the young women balance a marble roof on their heads.

It is a remarkable symbol of female power.

Posted in Braided Hair, Greek

Sarcophagus of Harkhebit

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Julie Gamble

We can’t get enough of him! Over 2500 years old and still impressive, the stone carver’s geometry still appears incredibly modern in its minimalism & simplicity - proof that great design is timeless.

If you want to know his story...

Posted in Braid, Egyptian, inspiration, plait

Osiris Beard

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Julie Gamble

This bronze beard was a major inspiration for our Osiris line.  The deep blue glass reminiscent of lapis lazuli, helped us define our color palette and the structural influences can be found in our Stix and Stud earrings as well as our choice to use true vitreous enamel.

                                                                       

This, along with the Sarcophagus of Harkhebit, is one of the many pieces we constantly return to the museum to view.

Posted in Braid, Egyptian, Enamel, Osiris, Plait

Size Guide

RINGS
You can use this chart to help find your ring size. Use a piece of paper to measure the circumference of your finger, carefully mark where the ends meet and then straighten against a ruler to measure the length in millimeters (mm). If you are in between sizes we recommend sizing up. Our rings can be custom ordered in whole, half and quarter sizes. Please note: certain sizes may affect the price. For information & pricing about custom sizing and sizes smaller or larger than listed on this chart, please contact us. If you are unsure of your ring size, we recommend that you visit a local jeweler to have your finger sized.

Women’s Ring Sizes
USA EU
2 ½ 42.9 mm
3 44.2 mm
3 ½ 45.5 mm
4 46.8 mm
4 ½ 48 mm
5 49.3 mm
5 ½ 50.6 mm
6 51.9 mm
6 ½ 53.1 mm
7 54.4 mm
7 ½ 55.7 mm
8 57 mm
8 ½ 58.3 mm
9 59.5 mm
9 ½ 60.8 mm
10 62.1 mm
Men’s Ring Sizes
USA EU
8 57 mm
8 ½ 58.3 mm
9 59.5 mm
9 ½ 60.8 mm
10 62.1 mm
10 ½ 63.4 mm
11 64.6 mm
11 ½ 65.9 mm
12 67.2 mm
12 ½ 68.5 mm
13 69.7 mm
13 ½ 71 mm
14 72.3 mm

Please note that these ring size charts are for reference only.


CUFFS
Use the Cuff Sizer provided below or a tape measure.

HOW TO USE THE BALTERA CUFF SIZER

Cut out the paper Cuff Sizer and follow these instructions:

Make sure the numbers are on the outside of the paper Cuff Sizer and insert the pointed end through the opening slit you have cut at the other end of the Cuff Sizer indicated by the (cut here). Place your hand through the Cuff Sizer and pull the pointed end until it fits comfortably on your wrist. The number that lines up with the edge of the opening is your wrist size.

To ensure the cuff fits comfortably please add 1.5 cm. Add or subtract cm's for a tighter or looser fit if preferred.

Be sure to print Cuff Sizer provided here with "no scaling" at 100% on standard letter (8.5" x 11") paper.

Cuff Sizes
15
16
17
18
19

Our cuffs can be custom ordered in additional sizes. For information & pricing about custom sizing please contact us. If you are unsure of your cuff size, we recommend that you visit a local jeweler to have your wrist sized.