"Mr. Rogers, I think you will find that creative souls can make jewelry from almost anything," the thin man replies, chuckling quietly.

Turning his attention back to the ring, he strokes a finger over it, probing gently with his magic to see if he can coax it down to a more suitable size for its owner.

"Have you had a chance to consider that commission of mine?" he asks, as he works, leaving the amulet's magic unexplained.