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Beirut‑born since 1998, Rosa Maria Jewellery distills raw romance into everyday pieces: stacking rings in oxidized sterling silver, wide sculptural bands, irregular studs, and quietly luminous bezels set with rose‑cut and cognac diamonds. On the tray you’ll see slender “Sapho” stacks, weighty, textured bands, and mixed‑metal tops that marry silver with a kiss of gold. Each piece is handmade in the Beirut studio, so no two rings read exactly alike—the surface tells you who made it and how often you’ll want to wear it.
Silhouette & construction
Rings: volume and negative space
Rosa Maria treats the ring as a small landscape. Bands lift and fall across the finger with rounded “river” edges that feel smooth against adjacent rings. Narrow profiles like Sapho stack cleanly without bulk; mid‑width bands carry a low dome that looks substantial but slides under knits; heavier signet‑scale tops sit flat across the hand so weight centers at the knuckle, not the fingertip.
Settings: protection first
Stones are typically framed in low bezels or gypsy settings that guard rose‑cut edges and keep a low profile for daily wear. Diamonds appear scattered like constellations or clustered at center; colored stones—garnet, smoky quartz, tourmaline, sapphire—are chosen for body color, not flash. Mixed‑metal touches—an 18k or 12k gold lip around a stone, a flush gold dot on a silver field—add warmth and a sense of repair, like a kintsugi seam.
Earrings & necklaces: quiet anchors
Studs echo ring language in miniature—small domes with a single rose‑cut diamond or a tight halo of icy greys. Pendants favor oval or cushion cabochons with a traced diamond frame on oxidized silver chain. The net effect is lived‑in: pieces look modern, but the construction feels almost archaeological.
Materials & finish
Sterling silver, purposefully dark
Most pieces start with 925 sterling silver. Oxidation deepens the surface to charcoal and pools in creases; high points rub to a soft shine with wear. The patina is not paint—it softens naturally where the piece meets skin and sleeve, so edges brighten and textures read more clearly over time.
Gold accents
Accents appear in yellow or pink gold—often solid 18k, sometimes 12k on select ring families—used as bezels, dots, or thin overlays. The contrast is intentional: silver carries shape; gold draws the eye to a stone or interrupts the field with a quiet glint.
Stones
Diamonds lead, especially natural‑colored rose cuts in icy grey, champagne, cognac, or black. You’ll also see smoky and rutilated quartz, garnet, sapphire, ruby, topaz, and tourmaline, cut to sit low and wide so they glow rather than glare. Many stones are bezel‑set to preserve clean lines and daily practicality.
Hand feel and seasonality
Oxidized silver reads cool and dry on skin; polished rims and interiors feel smooth even on wider bands. These are year‑round pieces: dark metal and low profiles slip under winter gloves; in summer, the softened sheen plays well against linen and bare skin.
Signatures & icons
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Sapho ring: a slender, organically shaped band often dotted with icy‑grey or cognac diamonds; designed to stack.
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Julia ring: a broader top with scattered diamonds across a textured silver field, sometimes edged with a gold bezel.
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Lulu / Amory / Carrie: ring families that vary band width and diamond layout—clean gypsy settings, pavé clusters, or a single framed stone.
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Brenny / Verone / Tiger: chunkier silhouettes with higher tops or mixed‑stone faces for a sculptural, signet‑adjacent read.
Names shift by stone count and finish, but the language stays steady: organic profiles, low bezels, and dark‑to‑bright contrast across the same hand.
How to wear it now
Weekday stack
Start with a mid‑width oxidized band. Add a Sapho diamond band above and a plain silver guard below for spacing. Keep bracelets slim so ring textures remain the focus.
Evening contrast
Pair a broad Julia or Brenny with a silk slip and minimal studs. Let the oxidized silver cut against satin; one ring is enough when the surface has this much character.
Weekend texture
Layer three thin bands—one plain, one diamond, one with a gold dot—across adjacent fingers. Add a pendant with smoky quartz for tone‑on‑tone depth.
Travel solve
Choose low‑profile gypsy‑set rings that won’t catch on knits or luggage. Pack a sunshine‑style polishing cloth and a small pouch so pieces don’t rub.
Fit & sizing notes
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Band width matters: wide or stacked bands feel tighter than a single thin ring. If your pick is >4–5 mm or you plan to stack, many wearers go up ¼–½ size for comfort.
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Interior shape: most bands use a gentle comfort edge. If you’re between sizes, the rounded interior often lets you choose the smaller of the two for thinner styles.
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Stack logic: anchor with the widest band at the base of the finger; use a slim, flat guard ring to stop spinning on top‑heavy styles.
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Resizing: simple bands are usually resizable. Complex tops with many stones or mixed metals need an experienced bench; expect limits on how far you can move the size without altering proportion.
Care & longevity
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Oxidized silver: the dark finish softens with wear at high‑friction points. Avoid abrasive dips and heavy silver polishes that strip patina. Clean only when needed with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth; dry thoroughly. If you want the piece darker again, a jeweler can re‑oxidize it in minutes.
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Stones: diamonds are hard but not indestructible. Rose‑cut edges chip if struck; the brand’s low bezels help, but remove rings for workouts, cleaning, or swimming. Use mild soap and a soft brush to lift oils; skip ultrasonics when stones are included or foil‑backed.
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Storage: pouch or box, one piece per compartment. Separate oxidized silver from bright‑finish jewelry to avoid unintended polishing.
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Refresh: a professional clean and check once a year keeps bezels tight and surfaces crisp.
Heritage & today
Rosa Maria launched her eponymous fine‑jewelry studio in Beirut in 1998, after years working in fashion. Production remains rooted there, run closely with her sisters and a small team of craftspeople. The label celebrates two decades in 2018, and continues to grow through a network of selective retailers alongside a Beirut concept space and a by‑appointment showroom in Achrafieh. Across collections, the pillars never shift: oxidized silver, mixed‑metal detail, rose‑cut stones, and hand‑finished surfaces that invite stacking and daily wear.
Responsibility
The brand publishes process, not manifestos: small‑batch, hand‑finished work made in Beirut, with materials and stone types listed per piece. There’s no broad certification page; evaluate impact by longevity, metal choice (sterling silver, solid gold accents), and how often you’ll wear the piece. Caring for oxidized silver properly extends life and reduces needless refinishing.