The "Farewell Kiss" Ring | Oxidized 925 Sterling Silver or Stainless Steel

On 14 December 2008 the American president George W. Bush gave a press conference in Baghdad. An Iraqi journalist named Muntadhar al-Zaidi stood up, took off his shoes and threw them at him. As the first one left his hand he shouted: this is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people, dog. Bush ducked twice. Both shoes missed.In Iraq and across the Arab world the shoe is the lowest thing you can touch a person with. That is why it was thrown and that is why it landed harder than it looked. Al Zaidi was arrested the same day and sentenced to three years for assaulting a head of state. The sentence was cut to one year and he was released after nine months. A poll taken afterwards found that most Iraqis considered him a hero. Outside Iraq the footage went round the world in a day.The ring is named after the sentence, not after the man. It is the most reviewed piece in the studio, available in oxidized 925 sterling silver made here, or in stainless steel produced with a manufacturing partner so the design sits at a lower price. WIDTH: Depending on size 13-17mm Width WEIGHT: Depending on size: 8-14g CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL & PRODUCTION: 925 STERLING SILVER (Handcrafted by me) HAND FINISHED, MADE JUST FOR YOU: Every 925 silver piece is uniquely crafted and made to order by me. Individuality takes priority over mass production, ensuring your jewelry is handcrafted specifically for you once the order is placed. 1:1 TRACKABLE & TRANSPARENT: I document every step of the creation process. I will provide regular updates, ensuring full transparency regarding the status of your piece, from my workbench to your doorstep. PRODUCTION TIME: Quality takes precision. I need a production window of 5 to 45 days for each handcrafted silver piece. Most orders leave my bench in about 7 days, and you will get updates from me along the way, so you are never left guessing. 316L STAINLESS STEEL & GOLD-PLATED PRECISION CRAFTED: To offer this design at a more accessible price point without sacrificing the heavy, durable feel, the stainless steel and gold-plated versions are produced alongside a trusted manufacturing partner. STAINLESS STEEL/GOLD PLATED VERSIONS ARE PREORDERS !!! PLEASE ALLOW 5 TO 45 DAYS PRODUCTION TIME INSIDE THE BOX All 925. orders arrive in my signature premium packaging: Authentic Frantic Pouch, Exclusive Metal Box, Frantic Sleeve, High-quality Polishing Cloth, and Care Instructions. EMAIL / DM FOR CUSTOM REQUESTS For questions or custom adjustments to the silver pieces, just contact me via Email or Instagram DM.