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Legend of the one thousand cranes ring

Legend of the one thousand cranes, Japanese bird ring in sterling silver

The Japanese legend of the 1000 cranes, known as senbazuru, speaks to the power of wishes and the magic of perseverance. According to this ancient belief, folding one thousand paper cranes, each delicately linked to the next, over the course of a year promises the fulfillment of a deeply cherished wish. Whether for health, love, happiness, or longevity, this ancestral practice inspires hope and devotion.

The act of crafting a senbazuru is imbued with rituals and spirituality. Each crane is fashioned with meticulous care, while a sincere prayer accompanies the completion of each one. The person creating this masterpiece of patience and devotion offers a tangible expression of their love and aspirations for the recipient.

Traditionally, the senbazuru is given at significant moments in life: the birth of a child, a wedding, or to bring comfort to someone ill. Through this gesture, a deep bond is woven between the giver and the receiver, laden with promises and emotions.

This delicate ring captures the essence of the senbazuru, with its graceful motifs depicting a silver frieze of cranes. Symbols of peace, loyalty, wisdom, luck, and longevity, these majestic birds inhabit prayer gardens and sanctuaries, where paper origamis are delicately laid as offerings to the gods.

Wearing this ring is to carry with you the hope and magic of an ancient tradition, where each fold of paper represents a wish taking flight to the heavens. Whether as a talisman of happiness or a symbol of resilience, it embodies the beauty and depth of Japanese culture, capturing the very essence of love, faith, and perseverance.

Metal: sterling silver.

Width: 12 mm.

Manufacturing time: 5 business days.

Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.

The ring thickness on the model is 1mm.

Important: depending on your finger size, the solder at the back of your ring will show an interruption in the pattern with a plain vertical and in order to keep an overall harmony. Each rind is custom made and each finish will also be custom made (please refer to the example picture at the end of the photo series).

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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