A sapphire carousel of purples, blues, and violets… This ring was created by a very loving husband and daughter for a special birthday. The owner loves pieces she can wear all the time and her favorite color is purple, so now she has a ring that turns to reveal different shapes and hues. As a physician, she has healing hands and an exceptionally kind heart. Love what I do.
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