Gemstone: Australian Peanut Wood (Fossilized Driftwood) Metal: Solid 925 Sterling Silver - marked Ring Size: 9 Brand New with tags, only worn to display in pictures Ref# 209419-05 **Gem worthy petrified wood is exceptionally rare** Peanut wood is a variety of petrified wood. It's recognized by its white-to-cream-color markings that are ovoid in shape and about the size of a peanut, giving its name. It is a fossil gem w/ a very unusual history. Beginning its life as a conifer tree in Australia. When they died, rivers carried them into a shallow, salty epicontinental sea that covered much of what is now Australia. The shapes within the stones are from the tunnels marine clams carved millions of years ago! Fascinating! (Please excuse the bizarre coloring of my hands! I have Raynaud’s Syndrome, therefore my hands are almost always a different color - typically red and/or purple! So you may notice variations in the pictures, not because I’m applying filters, but because that’s how strange this condition is! Only sharing to help explain differences you may see throughout my listings) Please see pictures for additional details AND ………Check out my closet to see more beautiful, genuine & unique jewelry and save with a bundle! (always open to offers) Thank you for looking 💖 Disclaimer: Color may vary slightly due to viewing device, monitor settings and/or lighting conditions at time of photographs. I do my best to capture everything accurately 😊 Please ask questions if unsure!