Betsy Yates | Mood

Artist: Betsy Yates, OR
Materials: Sterling silver, “mood enhanced” rutilated quartz, rainbow sapphires, 18k gold plating, and a single VS diamond (set on the underside)
Size: 9.5 (Can't be resized)

One of a kind

Artist Statement: “Mood” is a playful, nostalgic nod to the mood rings I cherished as a kid.

This ring was carved, cast, and finished in house. It uses over 1oz of sterling silver, and features a unique rutilated quartz that I “mood elevated” with thermal chromic magic. The ring also has inlayed color-changing “mood” panels on each side, 18k gold plated stars, a tapered row of rainbow sapphires, and a hidden star and diamond set underneath the inside of the band.

Technical Process Info: Hand carved and cast in-house.

Artist Bio: Betsy Yates is the creator of Foxtail Jewelry and Echo Fine Jewelry (@foxtailjewelry @echofinejewelry). Her jewelry style is often colorful, interactive, and flirts between classy elegance and playful charm.

Located in Portland, OR, Betsy specializes in creating custom engagement rings, often sharing the magical experience of casting with her clients. In addition to wedding rings, she also makes kinetic jewelry (for fidgeters!), and memorial pendants that hold ashes of loved ones lost.

This ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2025, an online exhibition and competition. All the rings are available for purchase, view the entire collection HERE, view the matches HERE, and learn more HERE.