* Please note: *The blog will be on a short summer break.Next post will be Wednesday!I bow to the ebony temple (rings) of Alice Cicolini. The British designer, who was inspired by "the sacred arc...
Heres a hypothesis that needs no testing: these "Wearable Specimen" rings are awesome. Check out UK artist Hayley Zierold for more, including some great kaleidoscope rings.Bonus link:If your ...
It looks like a cuff......and its even big enough to be a cuff. But its better. Its a ring!All rings above, in iron, copper and enamel, by UK-based Belinda Chang, who was inspired by "tong lau...
A ding here, a scratch there bad for your car, but its all good when it comes to these "Oroko" rings by London-based Israeli designer Noam Bar Yochai. Consisting of polymer and goldlea...
These pretty rings by Denmarks Charlotte Larsen are reminiscent of vintage buttons cast in silver and oxidized silver.Above, some of her more colourful rings.Bonus link:For more jewellery incorporati...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pop quiz. SPO Créations: &nb sp;a) stands for "sculptures, parures, objets" b ) is the work of French jeweller Patricia Lemaire c) features lov...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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