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The Carrotbox Jewelry Blog - rings, rings, rings!
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Ilze Ķībure / Yurga Lago

Ice and polystyrene — one has a lifespan of minutes, the other of centuries. Rings of varying permanence by Latvias Ilze Ķībure.Bonus link:For another Latvian jeweller, see Yurga Lago,...

2 days ago

Peder Musse / Dorte Lausten

These rings by Danish artist Peder Musse are rather "retro science"-y in a way I cant quite put my finger on. I half expect someone in a lab coat to start teaching me about microwave towers w...

3 days ago

Stephanie Bates / Brent Emily

They may be spray-painted in psychedlic colours but were not dealing with hallucinatory states here. Rather, these are the "Changing States" rings from Englands Stephanie Bates.Bonus link:Spe...

4 days ago

Eszter Imre / Casalinga

For some reason, I never tire of teacup jewellery, and Hungarian ceramicist Eszter Imre may be my favourite so far. She has a lovely collection with particularly eye-catching necklaces; be sure to ch...

5 days ago

Pony White / Annie Li

The "Bridge Duster" was born from "the idea of nature reclaiming back the land and entwining with man-made structures." Besides, nothing softens a punch like flowers! Ring by the UKs ...

6 days ago

Wendy Leah Dawson / Kayo Naruse

UK artist Wendy Leah Dawson invites us to examine her "observational jewellery," a series that investigates "scientific instruments, camera mechanisms and the aesthetic of tools and devic...

18 may 12

Jenny Laidlaw / Susan Elnora

UK artist Jenny Laidlaw captures "the isolation of the winter landscape"... through photography. Only after that does she begin the process of metalwork, working to translate the raw images i...

17 may 12

Allison Ullmer / Judicaël Cornu

Two things I always wear when I leave the house on foot: a pair of rings and a pair of earbuds. Oregons Allison Ullmer just shaved a minute off my "getting dressed" time with these earbud rin...

16 may 12

Tammy Young Eun Kim / Lovefool Designs

I think that brooch is onto something.Yes. Both donut pieces by Californias Tammy Young Eun Kim.Bonus link:Montreals Lovefool Designs was inspired by her mothers and gradmothers shortbread cookies wh...

15 may 12

Wearable Futures / TheFutureFuture

Apparently, the futures going to be quite rocky (but pretty). Pictured above are "rock" rings from UK jeweller Julie Legaults "Wearable Futures" (first two rows) and 3D-printed "r...

14 may 12

Greg Sims / Duepunti

A "solitaire" solitaire, a sieve ring incapable of holding anything under 1ct diamonds, an engagement ring engagement ring, ring box rings... Halifax jeweller Greg Sims is a trove of clever t...

11 may 12

Joanna Hemsley / Valérie Wyn

Im a fan. Retractable folding rings in gold-plated silver and hand-dyed silk by UK jeweller Joanna Hemsley.Bonus link:Another jeweller mixing metal and fabric is Belgiums Valérie Wyn, who accents her...

10 may 12

Farah Bandookwala / Kinkel Jewellery

Im thinking of going platinum blonde — what do you think? Not your thing? Theres blue and red hair options, too! Rings in silver and fake hair by New Zealands Farah Bandookwala.Bonus link:Is blonde t...

09 may 12

Roisin Connolly / Roisin Sheridan / Charlotte Lowe

A tale of two Roisins: silver photo-etched with urban scenes from Scotlands Roisin Connolly (top three rows) and Irelands Roisin Sheridan.Bonus link:If you love photoetching as much as I do, keep the...

08 may 12

Grace Page / Rebecca

"Inspired by research into the different theories claiming that all humans can be divided into set characters or personality types, this piece illustrates my belief that we are all capable of pla...

07 may 12

Kristal Romano / Deanna Ooley

While yesterdays cards are nice, you cant beat the versatility of an all-purpose credit card — even when its cut up.When shes not cutting up credit cards, shes cutting up coins.Who is she? Shes ...

04 may 12

Jason Stein / Wearwolfs

I know some people whod gladly take one of these over a diamond ring. Starbucks card rings by North Carolinas Jason Stein......whose usual medium is metal, not coffee credits.Bonus link:If you prefer...

03 may 12

Lital Mendel / Walter Chen

Folds hold the old untold. Or, as Israels Lital Mendel explains her "Folds" series, "Jewelry contains memories. Experiences and events are embodied in a small and intimate object which ho...

02 may 12

Yael Gaizler / Lea Marie Becker

These are bound to be a perfect fit: "A Moment of Clarity" rings by Aviv Kinel. The Israeli designer also worked with Yael Gaizler on "Carton," a series of cardboard jewellery; you ca...

01 may 12

Emma McFarline / Rowen Wagner

Ever tried jewellery shopping at Home Depot? If youre anything like Emma McFarline, it might be worth a try. The Edinburgh artist uses such materials as cardboard, steel and paint to create these pie...

01 may 12

SPO Créations / ILDVED

Pop quiz. SPO Créations:  &nb sp;a) stands for "sculptures, parures, objets"   b ) is the work of French jeweller Patricia Lemaire   c) features lov...

26 apr 12

Joanna Hill / Celina Rupp

Inspired by man-made landscapes, Edinburgh artist Joanna Hill uses laser-etched acrylic sheet to "describe old architecture reflected in modern structures." Lots of lovely pieces in her portf...

25 apr 12

Francesca Smith / Richbon

If you need a vase for your gerbera daisy, this probably costs a lot less than a Volkswagen Beetle.Hair ring and "Hand Vase," above, both by Londons Francesca Smith.Bonus link:If youre more i...

24 apr 12

POTUS31 (Herbert Hoover) / Healy Designs

Theres only one way this awesome steampunk rocket kit could be improved.And there we go. New Yorks Herbert Hoover, aka POTUS31, creates miniature sculptures, silver snackfoods, rocket rings and more....

23 apr 12

Dha-Mee Hahn / Blanche & Lola

A lock of hair, a switch, a retractable pen — twiddlers, rejoice! Californias Dha-Mee Hahn takes care of all your fidgety needs.She also has something to refresh you after all that fidgeting: pl...

20 apr 12

Zoe McMurdo / Infmetry

In her "How to Touch a Sky Roof" series, Australias Zoe McMurdo explores "the idea of looking up." In her words: "Each work is a honeycomb cage-like structure, with delicate paper...

19 apr 12

Lis2 (Anetę Lis-Marcinkiewicz and Adrianę Lisowską) / Bonnie Bling & Obscure Couture

Twos the magic number for Polands Lis2, where a pair of Lises (Anetę Lis-Marcinkiewicz and Adrianę Lisowską) has made double-top rings featuring real amber paired with fake amber. C...

18 apr 12

Búfalo Rosa / Formabina

Quirky. Jumbly. Knotty. Either Snow White actually knew ten dwarfs or Im describing these colourful rings by Spains Búfalo Rosa (Mónica Mandarina).Bonus link:For more knots, visit Switzerla...

17 apr 12

E-vasiva / Rie Hosokai

I have a fear of popping balloons. If I were trapped inside one, even with needle in hand, Id be imprisoned until the thing deflated on its own because I simply cannot bring myself to pop the damn th...

16 apr 12

Liana Sălăgean / Christine Bukkehave / Me Me (Michelle Scicluna) / Elisabeth Sann / Poly Nikolopoul...

I just checked my watch and its time again for Random Pluckings from My Bookmarks, starting with a burst of red from Romanias Liana Sălăgean.Painted wood "stratus" ring by Denmark...

13 apr 12

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