{"id":7249,"date":"2021-04-05T12:06:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T06:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=7249"},"modified":"2021-04-05T12:10:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T06:40:10","slug":"rings-of-desire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/rings-of-desire\/","title":{"rendered":"Rings of Desire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are looking for daily wearable dainty rings or geometric engagement rings, we have you sorted.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

London-based jewellery designer Flora Bhattachary\u2019s pieces evoke an \u2018East meets West\u2019 style. Her new Triple Stone creations are a lovely treat; wearability and minimalism are central to the one-of-a-kind rings. \u201cEach design includes three stones to represent the past, present and future \u2013 a symbol of a couple\u2019s life together,\u201d says Flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Triple hexagon untreated Montana sapphire ring. By Flora Bhattachary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The new designs \u2013 inspired by the simplicity of hand blocked textiles \u2013 are set with graduating blue sapphires and diamonds to represent the natural indigo dyes often used in block prints. \u201cEach of the Bagru designs features the repeated motif of three stones in tapering size and depth of colour.\u201d The designer has used geometric bezel setting on the hexagon and princess-cut rings to make the designs very graphic. \u201cThe pear-shaped stones are claw-set to enhance the light into this delicate cut,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Triple-pear untreated Montana sapphire and diamond ring front. By Flora Bhattachary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Flora works with small gemstone dealers who try to source their stones from named mines. The stones in the Triple Stone rings include untreated sapphires from Montana in the US and champagne diamonds from the Jwaneng mine in Botswana. \u201cI try and ensure that the stones I use can be traced to their origins as far as possible,\u201d explains the jeweller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of the rings from this capsule collection comes with its own uniquely handcrafted antique box; these are in vintage ring boxes upcycled by Woodbury&Co. using retro, sold-out Liberty fabric. Flora wanted a 70s inspired interior for the boxes so that the design aligned with the inspiration for the rings. \u201cWhen I saw the \u2018My Little Star\u2019 Liberty print, I knew it was the right design \u2013 we had to wait a while to start production; I had to source the material from Japan, as it was no longer available in the UK.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you find this seaside studio on the border of Devon and Cornwall? \u201cEmily Gore is the maker behind Woodbury&Co., and she was originally trained as a jeweller, so I knew her. From the moment I saw her boxes I just loved them and the two brands fitted together so well. Emily uses traditional hand production and the fact that she could personalise and revive antique jewellery boxes perfectly married with our ethos of slow fashion and our steps towards becoming more sustainable,\u201d says Flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flora Bhattachary X Woodbury & Co. triple stone Montana sapphire hexagon ring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Each antique box is lined with the Liberty \u2018My Little Star\u2019 fabric which has a pattern of overlapping comets and shooting stars, inspired the night sky. \u201cEmily has hand embroidered contrasting shooting star designs inside each box.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flora\u2019s jewellery is made and set in London at The Goldsmiths Centre \u2013 where her studio is based. \u201cI still make some of my pieces myself \u2013 and I have the support of a team of amazing crafts people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All About Duality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art\u00ebmer is a fine-jewelry brand based in Tel-Aviv that specialises in alternative engagement rings and novel wedding rings. Founders Tanya and Tomar Mikaeilyn are constantly inspired by \u201cunique stone cuts, unexpected compositions and delicate execution.\u201d Despite the pandemic, last year turned out to be a very busy time for the designers. \u201cWhat kept us busy in 2020 are creative young couples around the world, who were on a search for that unique piece of jewellery to symbolise their commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duo has been using mixed stone cuts in their designs for about four years now. The most popular cuts at the moment are baguette, half-moon and triangle diamonds. Although the designers don\u2019t normally custom-cut their diamonds, they often source interesting shapes from suppliers and manufacturers, who they have been working with for years. \u201cOur supplier showed us two \u2018sister stones,\u2019 and we fell in love immediately. So, the two half-moon diamonds dictated the entire design of our two-carat half-moon engagement ring.\u201d The ring is set with salt and pepper square-cut diamonds that light up the space between the half-moon diamonds, and allows us to fall in love with the natural beauty of diamonds with inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two Carat Half Moon Engagement Ring with Unique Salt and Pepper Diamonds. By Art\u00ebmer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe do custom-cut sapphires and other precious gemstones,\u201d says Tanya. Another addition to their 2021 collection is the cluster engagement ring \u2013 the marquise-cut diamonds resembling petals, in an assortment of sizes, are carefully pieced together within a circle of gold. The slender band features a pav\u00e9 of baguette-cut diamonds. The absence of a central stone doesn\u2019t go unnoticed. \u201cHere, we wanted to play with space and limits, while also taking apart the concept of the central stone in an engagement ring,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cluster engagement ring with marquise diamond petals. ByArt\u00ebmer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the elegance and geometry of the Art Deco period, their new step-cut engagement ring features eight square diamonds. \u201cWe are a little obsessed with the idea of two central stones right now. There\u2019s something very nice about the duality,\u201d Tanya adds. Grey diamonds, salt and pepper diamonds, fancy-coloured diamonds all land up in endearing and playful patterns in their creations. We really can\u2019t see anyone saying \u2018No\u2019 to the Art\u00ebmer engagement rings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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