“Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions. You change direction but the sandstorm chases you. You turn again, but the storm adjusts. Over and over you play this out, like some ominous dance with death just before dawn. Why? Because this storm isn't something that blew in from far away, something that has nothing to do with you. This storm is you. Something inside of you. So all you can do is give in to it, step right inside the storm, closing your eyes and plugging up your ears so the sand doesn't get in, and walk through it, step by step. There's no sun there, no moon, no direction, no sense of time. Just fine white sand swirling up into the sky like pulverized bones. That's the kind of sandstorm you need to imagine.
And you really will have to make it through that violent, metaphysical, symbolic storm. No matter how metaphysical or symbolic it might be, make no mistake about it: it will cut through flesh like a thousand razor blades. People will bleed there, and you will bleed too. Hot, red blood. You'll catch that blood in your hands, your own blood and the blood of others.
And once the storm is over you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about.”
Inspired by the writing of Japanese author Haruki Murakami.
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Warranty
Each Nora Sermez artifact passes a documented final protocol, including loupe inspection, dimensional verification, and photo archiving, before it departs our Scottsdale studio, ensuring the piece leaves in flawless condition. Crafted from certified Fair trade gold, each piece is fully warranted against any defect in materials or workmanship.
Process and Shipping
Handcrafted Time
Each (art)ifact is made to order in our studio, handcrafted just for you. Production generally takes 6 weeks, though this timeframe may be slightly shorter or longer depending on the intricacies of your design and materials required. If you’d like a better idea of the timing, feel free to email us. We’d be happy to discuss the nuances of bringing your piece to life.
Shipping
Shipping in the US is free on orders over $900. A signature will be required on orders over $400. Rates for international orders are calculated at checkout.
Ethically Sourced
At Nora Sermez ethics are non negotiable. We cast only with fair trade gold, crown our designs in responsibly sourced natural gems or low impact lab diamonds, and finish every piece under the desert hands of master jewelers in Scottsdale. Rings featuring center diamonds over 0.5 CT arrive with full grading dossiers (GIA, GCAL or IGI). The result: conscience clean luxury that blazes with uncompromised brilliance.
Care Guide
Our pieces are made to last, crafted in solid gold or platinum, using high quality natural and lab grown stones. They’re designed for daily wear, but like all fine jewelry, they’re not indestructible.
Rings should always be treated with care. Physical impact, especially activities like weightlifting, moving heavy objects, or accidental drops, can bend prongs, loosen stones, or damage settings. Damage from impact is not considered a defect and won’t be covered under any warranty.
Our in house alloys are hypoallergenic. Most of our designs can be worn in the shower, with the exception of opals. Opals are naturally porous and can absorb water, becoming cloudy or translucent, we strongly recommend keeping them dry.
For rings, strictly avoid chlorinated media, swimming pools, hot tubs, household bleach, because chloride ions accelerate galvanic corrosion, pitting the gold alloy and degrading both its surface luster and the structural integrity of prongs.
To keep your ring sparkling, soak it in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap once or twice a month. Gently brush around and underneath the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
You may also use an at home ultrasonic cleaner but only for designs without opals, emeralds, or delicate prong settings, and never if your ring has sustained any impact. When in doubt, hand cleaning is always safest.
Please note: body oils, lotions, and soap residue can cause gemstones to appear cloudy over time. This is easily cleaned with the method above.
Your ring is made with care and it deserves the same.
