About Baltera

Baltera is a small scale jewelry design and manufacturing studio – small by design. We believe that controlling every process of design and production leads to exceptionally well-crafted products. We also believe this creates products that are aesthetically genuine. By being involved in every step, we assure that the original intent of every piece is carried from conception to completion. We believe that creating all our items, one at a time, using the best techniques available, be it hand firing glass for the brilliant colors that only true enamel can produce, to mastering the benefits of computer aided sculpture and machining, that we can create captivating designs crafted to last generations. We believe that if you’re going to design something to be admired for years and years – it ought to last for years and years.

 

Our Studio

WHAT WE DO IS THIS
We wake up in the morning… ok, Rudy wakes up in the morning. He makes coffee while I stay in bed with the dog for as long as possible (sometimes this is very long indeed) (sometimes it’s only moderately long). Eventually I arise and, coffees in hands, we start the trek across our neighborhood, over the bridge and a handful of blocks to our studio. I forget things. I make Rudy go back for them. 7 floors up and we get started. I fire up my computer and Rudy fires up the kiln. I work on colors, Rudy works on forms. Sometimes I work on forms. Sometimes Rudy works on… ok, I don’t let Rudy work on colors, and he won’t let me touch the espresso machine. But, we both work on making the best art we can, we do it here, where we live, where we eat, and where we play. We enjoy the challenges and the struggle to perfect our skills and we hope you enjoy the works that come from that.

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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.