ABOUT MINERAL HILLS WORKSHOP
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Mineral Hills Workshop is a design studio in Western Massachusetts, founded by Eric Fernandez, an artist with a background in design and philosophy. We're surrounded by 400 acres of wild conservation land, home to black bear, beavers, and barred owls. Our jewelry reflects both our love of the natural world as well as our interest in ancient cultures, mythology, and design principles. In addition to creating intricate, finely-crafted jewelry, Eric is a photographer, musician, and music producer. ​

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TRILOBITE RING (Sterling Silver)
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The trilobite, ancient ancestor of modern arthropods, once ruled the Paleozoic oceans. This ring captures this primordial creature in all its fossilized glory. In stock and available in sizes: 5 - 8, including half sizes. 

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BEAR RING OF GROWTH
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Wearing this ring is an experience. As you look at it, the spirit of the bear gazes back at you, reminding you to approach life with curiosity and wonder. The inside of the ring is inscribed with the word "Grow" and the sides of the ring show two old-growth pines, their roots intertwined, rising up towards a star. A heart adorns the back of the ring, and to those who look carefully, a much larger heart is visible with rays pouring out like the sun. It's there as a reminder that we are all part of something greater than ourselves. The love that each of us feels is a reflection of a greater love that is always there, whether or not we are aware of it. As you wear this ring, let the spirit of that loving bear guide you.

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​RING OF THE RIVER QUEEN
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This intricate ring captures the movement and magic of the river. Aquatic plants sprout from the river bed, their finely-detailed petals rising from the wave's surface like spires from a queen's crown. The currents remind us to flow forward with the rhythms and vicissitudes of life. As ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitis has said, "Everything flows and nothing remains the same...You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters and yet others go flowing ever on." This exquisite ring will remind you of these truths while adorning you in sumptuous detail. 

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​RING OF THE SKY

"From a distance you only see my light..." - Rumi
The words of the 13th century mystic embellish the sides of this ornate ring, casting a shroud of mystery. All is not as it appears. A sun shines atop a vaulted sky, orbited by a tiny earth - and while this celestial scene seems to be all there is, those who look closely will see the serene face gazing outward, contemplating the heavens, reminding us that the universe does not always reveal itself entirely at first glance. Inside, the ring is inscribed with the words "We are love," a powerful reminder. When you don this singular ring, you'll feel as if you're wearing the universe on your finger.

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​FOREST RING

Stars shine through the leaves of an ancient grove of trees, that stand firmly connected to earth, while reaching upward to the sky. What kind of magical clearing do these ancient trees encircle? When you wear this forest ring, you step into the quiet mystery of that hidden grove. 

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