{"title":"Thursday Affair: Oct 1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree sisters. One spins the thread, one measures it, one cuts it. The Greeks called them the Fates. What I find more interesting is what they left to you: what you do with the length you're given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis week's Thursday Affair: the Three Fates Ring, three natural Ethiopian opals (October's birthstone) on a split sterling silver band, each stone flashing its own colours. The Tidal Rift Labradorite Ring, grey stone that surfaces blue, one of a kind in size 7. And the Sterling Silver Opal Necklace, an 8mm opal flashing honey, ember and soft green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'll be at the Dundas Studio Tour this Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, if you'd like to see them in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sterling-silver-opal-necklace-8mm-bezel-set-opal-pendant-handmade-16-18-chain","title":"Sterling Silver Opal Necklace | 8mm Bezel Set Opal Pendant | Handmade | 16–18” Chain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eThis is not a background piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eAt the centre of this necklace is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e8mm natural opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, alive with internal fire — flashes of honey, ember, and soft green that ignite as the stone moves. Each shift of light reveals something different. No two moments look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eThe opal is \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"826\"\u003ehand-set in a solid sterling silver bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed to protect the stone while letting its energy remain fully visible. Clean, deliberate, and strong — the setting does not compete with the opal. It frames it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eSuspended on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e16” sterling silver chain with a 2” extension\u003c\/strong\u003e, the necklace sits exactly where it should: at the collarbone, close to the body, present. A small sculptural silver heart charm hangs alongside the stone — not decorative, but intentional. A quiet counterweight to the opal’s fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eThis is a piece for presence.\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eFor women who don’t need excess — just truth, weight, and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eStone: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eNatural Opal, 8mm cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eMetal: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eSolid Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eSetting: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eHandmade bezel setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eChain length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e16” with 2” extension (adjustable to 18”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eFinish: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eHigh-shine sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003ePendant style: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eMinimal, strong, and light-reflective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eHandmade in small batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eWhy This Piece Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eNatural opal with visible internal fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eHandcrafted bezel designed for longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eAdjustable length for confident, intentional wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003ePowerful worn alone; striking when layered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eDesigned to be worn often — not saved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eWear it solo when you want the stone to speak.\u003cbr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eLayer it when you want contrast — silver against fire, restraint against movement.\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eThis piece holds its ground either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eOpal is a living stone. Avoid water, chemicals, perfumes, and extreme heat. Remove before bathing or swimming. Store dry and polish silver gently with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesignbyAthena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321868878120,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2506\/6280\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_88eb4c3b-069b-456b-ac3d-0706fe3a1709.png?v=1767900707"},{"product_id":"the-three-fates-ring-three-opal-ring-in-sterling-silver","title":"The Three Fates Ring – Three Opal Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"iw5riv\" data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eThe Three Fates Ring – Three Opal Ring in Sterling Silver\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eNatural Opals | Sterling Silver | Handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eThree stones. Three paths. One story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eInspired by the Three Fates of Greek mythology—the sisters who spin, measure, and cut the thread of every life—this handcrafted sterling silver ring celebrates the moments that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eAt its centre are three natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eEthiopian opals\u003c\/strong\u003e, each revealing flashes of emerald green, electric blue, fiery orange, and soft pink. Every stone displays its own play of colour, creating three distinct points of light that change as the ring moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eEach opal is individually bezel set by hand. Rather than a machine-perfect edge, the bezels retain a softly organic finish that reflects the maker's hand and complements the living character of the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe split sterling silver band creates a balanced, sculptural profile while remaining comfortable enough for everyday wear. Bold without feeling heavy, it is a ring designed to become part of your daily collection rather than waiting for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fykqkn\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"29a62e\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eThree natural opals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rgyrie\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eOval cabochon gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1metdj2\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eSolid sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pz3lkp\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eHandcrafted bezel settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tq68qc\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eOrganic hand-finished texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tb5860\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eSplit sterling silver band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dfbf1y\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eComfortable everyday fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6a3glf\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eHandmade by Design by Athena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wtgw3e\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eReady to ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vtcvuy\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f27lek\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eThree luminous opals with ever-changing flashes of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cn0r0v\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eInspired by Greek mythology and the symbolism of life's journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qcsgkm\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eHandmade with subtle variations that make every ring unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6umbcr\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eA sculptural statement piece that's comfortable enough for daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xvzvcg\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eOpals are softer than gemstones such as sapphire or diamond and appreciate a little extra care. Remove your ring before washing dishes, gardening, exercising, or heavy work, and avoid harsh chemicals or hard impacts. With mindful wear, the shifting colours will continue to reward you every time they catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesignbyAthena","offers":[{"title":"7","offer_id":52083504709928,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":52083504742696,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2506\/6280\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cfffd65e-a061-43fb-93ea-424e0fa5a95c.webp?v=1783904189"},{"product_id":"tidal-rift-labradorite-ring-sterling-silver","title":"Tidal Rift — Labradorite Ring in Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidal Rift\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around the moment labradorite stops looking grey and suddenly ignites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind stone carries an intense blue flash that shifts across a smoky, naturally patterned base as the ring moves. I set it in sterling silver with an irregular, sculptural outline that follows the stone rather than forcing it into perfect symmetry. The result feels elemental — part deep water, part fractured light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting has presence without becoming bulky, and the open visual space around the bezel lets the shape of the labradorite stay central. Every angle catches something different, from cool blue to darker charcoal tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exact ring is already finished and ready to ship. There is only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural labradorite with strong blue flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS size 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by Design by Athena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause labradorite changes dramatically with light and angle, its colour will shift as you wear it — that movement is part of the stone's character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design by Athena","offers":[{"title":"US 7","offer_id":67616411451688,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2506\/6280\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_89be1faa-577e-47e7-b69d-bb441a59b61e.jpg?v=1790868495"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2506\/6280\/collections\/Sumptuous_Wide_Banner_for_Exclusive_Event_aea75f27-ef64-40fc-a9b3-d9adaea9f9d6.png?v=1790863082","url":"https:\/\/designbyathena.com\/collections\/thursday-affair-oct1.oembed","provider":"DesignbyAthena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}