Stephen Dweck Tiger's Eye and Quartz Cushion Ring: A Quartz in the Rough
A statement piece so unique makes for the best ring I’ve laid eyes on in a long time. By using a rectangular piece of Tiger’s eye (I’m starting to think ol’ Tiger’s eye is really having a moment this season) as the base for an enormous multi-faceted smoky quartz, Stephen Dweck has brought arresting creativity … Continue reading “Stephen Dweck Tiger's Eye and Quartz Cushion Ring: A Quartz in the Rough”
Suzannah Wainhouse "Band" and "Clutch" Rings: Circles of Life
Suzannah Wainhouse seems to mold her jewels directly out of the earth, or at least cull from it, for ethereal designs that are truly organic in nature. Called a “modern mystic” by The New York Times T magazine, Wainhosue is a sometime-painter who is focused on the inherently primitive and deeply tactile. These two brass … Continue reading “Suzannah Wainhouse "Band" and "Clutch" Rings: Circles of Life”
Pamela Love Porcupine Needle Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring: It'll Just Be a Little Prick
Leave it to darkly mystical jewel designer Pamela Love to give us a ninja weapon and accessory in one slick ring to slip on our fingers. Most hardcore baubles (they’re are suddenly so many out there inspired by swords, studs, punks, and daggers) only look threatening, but in this case, I’m actually serious about the … Continue reading “Pamela Love Porcupine Needle Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring: It'll Just Be a Little Prick”
Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of
Jewels have the potential to transcend time and place, to distort our own less sparkling realities into something more romantic and enable us to fantasize. No jewelry house seems to understand this like Van Cleef & Arpels. Their recent collection, Bals de Legende, is inspired by the greatest parties in history and spans references from … Continue reading “Van Cleef & Arpels Bals de Légende: What Legends Are Made Of”
Sandra Dini Quartz Ring: Industrial Light and Magic
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could say you made this yourself? Like in advanced metal workshop in an old industrial loft. The abstract two tone setting wrapping and warping around the clear quartz that’s full of intricate organic inclusions is a genius work of art. The play of light with the irregular reflection from … Continue reading “Sandra Dini Quartz Ring: Industrial Light and Magic”
Eve Singer "Cobble" Ring: Streets Ahead
The moment I saw this ring I bought it to make sure it was mine, mine, mine! A giant, bold statement ring is just my thing – I actually often don’t feel complete without one – and can you get more giant or bold than cobblestones? (The definition being,”a rounded stone larger than a pebble … Continue reading “Eve Singer "Cobble" Ring: Streets Ahead”