Handmade Silver Gemstone Rings
Looking to make a bold statement with your jewelry? Wearing an eye-catching gemstone ring can truly turn heads.
A gemstone ring is the ideal choice of statement jewelry for day or night and is sure to stand out with every gesture and move that you make. The silver gemstone rings in the John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry Collection are all designed to function as dazzling statement rings, and we have a variety of looks available to suit every taste.
Large cocktail-style rings are the perfect way to doll up your modest bare fingers. Our collection of silver gemstone rings can easily express your unique personality and great sense of style through color and design. Modern gemstone rings feature precision-cut colored gemstones encased in smooth silver metal. Whether you choose Citrine, Amethyst, or Mystic Quartz, you’ll be adding a luxurious piece of jewelry to your collection.
8.5 ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
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9 CT Pyrite Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring
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21.5 ct Checkboard Cut Citrine Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
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In Short
Silver gemstone rings here are one-of-a-kind cocktail rings, each built around a single large faceted stone in a hallmarked sterling silver setting.
What Is This Collection?
A cocktail ring is a statement ring built around one large stone, worn for its presence rather than as a wedding or engagement band. These are made individually rather than in a size range. Every piece is handcrafted by John S. Brana in his San Francisco studio.
What This Collection Includes
Sterling silver rings set with large faceted stones such as amethyst, blue topaz and rutilated quartz, in low-profile settings, each made in a single fixed size.
How the pieces differ
They differ by stone, by carat weight and by setting height, which changes how comfortable the ring is for long wear.
Who this collection suits
Anyone who wants a large coloured stone at a reasonable price, and collectors of one-of-a-kind pieces.
Silver Gemstone Rings in This Collection
The collection currently holds 4 sterling silver rings, each one of a kind. They differ by stone, carat weight, fixed size and price.
| Ring | Price | Stone | What it is | Best for |
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| 9 CT Pyrite Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring | $375.00 | 9 ct pyrite | Metallic gold-toned stone on a tree branch style band | Nature lovers and the lowest price here |
| 8.5 ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring | $435.00 | 8.5 ct cushion cut amethyst | Purple faceted stone in sterling silver | Cool tones and a February birthstone gift |
| 21.5 ct Checkboard Cut Citrine Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring | $495.00 | 21.5 ct checkerboard cut citrine | Large golden stone with a checkerboard cut | Maximum presence and warm colour |
| 13 ct Cushion Cut Pear Shape Swiss Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring | Sold out | 13 ct pear shape Swiss blue topaz | Bright blue pear shape, size 7 1/2 | Blue lovers with a size 7 1/2 finger |
The blue topaz ring is size 7 1/2. The other three are listed at sizes 8 and 8 1/2, so check the size on each product page before ordering.
Best Pick for Each Shopper
The criteria that matter here are ring size first, then stone colour, carat weight and budget.
- You want the lowest price or a nature-inspired design – choose the 9 CT Pyrite Sterling Silver Tree Branch Ring at $375.
- You want a cool, classic colour against silver – choose the 8.5 ct Cushion Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring at $435.
- You want the biggest statement – choose the 21.5 ct Checkboard Cut Citrine Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring at $495, the largest stone in the collection.
- You love blue and wear size 7 1/2 – the 13 ct Cushion Cut Pear Shape Swiss Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring is the one to watch; it is currently sold out, so contact the studio about availability.
- You are buying a gift – only buy a ring if you know the exact size, since these one-of-a-kind rings are not resized.
How to Choose
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Large statement stones | High carat weights covering the finger | Evening wear and occasions | The fixed ring size, which cannot be changed |
| Low-profile settings | The stone sits close to the finger | All-day comfort | Whether you want height or comfort |
| Cool stones | Amethyst, blue topaz and quartz | Sterling silver settings | How the stone reads against silver |
| Unusual stones | Rutilated quartz and similar inclusions | Anyone who wants something unrepeatable | That no two stones are alike |
Quick Match by Shopper
- You want maximum presence – choose a large statement stone, and confirm the fixed ring size first.
- You will wear it all day – choose a low-profile setting, which catches less on clothing.
- You want colour that suits silver – choose amethyst or blue topaz, which sharpen against cool metal.
- You want something unrepeatable – choose rutilated quartz or a similar included stone, where no two pieces match.
- You are buying as a gift – only choose a ring if you know the recipient's size, since these are not resized.
Criteria that matter most
- Fixed sizing – one-of-a-kind rings are made in a single size and are not resized
- Profile – a low-set stone catches far less on clothing than a high setting
- Silver – sterling tarnishes with air exposure and polishes back easily
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Collection | Handmade Silver Gemstone Rings |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Packaging | Gift boxed |
| Returns | See the returns policy |
| Prices, stock and product details last confirmed | 29 September 2026 |
Prices, stock and product details on this page were last reviewed on 29 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can these rings be resized?
Usually not. Each is a one-of-a-kind piece made in a single fixed size, so check the listed size before ordering.
Q2. Why silver rather than gold for a large stone?
Sterling silver keeps the price accessible for a stone this size, and its cool tone sharpens cool stones such as amethyst and blue topaz.
Q3. Are cocktail rings comfortable for daily wear?
The low-profile designs are, since the stone sits closer to the finger. Higher settings catch on clothing and suit occasions better.
Q4. Will the silver tarnish?
Sterling silver darkens with air exposure over time. A soft silver polishing cloth restores it in seconds, and the stone is unaffected.