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TEN ONE-OF-A-KIND RINGSTEN MODERN DESIGN MASTERS
Ten of the most distinctive jewellery designers working today have come together to re-envision the engagement ring through a capsule collection handcrafted with natural diamonds ethically and sustainably sourced from Botswana. The result of this project is a reinvented, fresh and relevant take on a traditional symbol of love and how it can be essentially meaningful today.
01
ALMASIKA
Chicago
instagram- Design Style
- Curvilinear pieces that flow with the body.
- Inspiration
- Contours and things from the natural world.
- Symbolism
- A lyrical energy arising from love with infinite energy embodied by the diamond.
02
AURORA LOPEZ MEJIA
New York City
instagram- Design Style
- Hand-engraved talismans with hand-inscribed words.
- Inspiration
- Her popular bezel-set style that riffs on an African tribal ring.
- Symbolism
- LOVE. Of all the words Aurora has inscribed, it’s the most powerful.
03
BEA BONGIASCA
Milan
instagram- Design Style
- Known for her neon palette and delicate enamel squiggles.
- Inspiration
- Her Secret Language of Flowers collection.
- Symbolism
- Intertwined vines—much like two people about to get hitched.
04
HARWELL GODFREY
San Francisco
instagram- Design Style
- Strong geometry and intricate enamel and lapidary work.
- Inspiration
- Her own luxe engagement ring, remounted in a contemporary setting.
- Symbolism
- An engagement ring is a circle representing wholeness and a continuum, just like love.
05
LOLA FENHIRST
Paris
instagram- Design Style
- Quiet yet luxurious.
- Inspiration
- The beauty of repetition.
- Symbolism
- Graduated ascending beads, a good metaphor for a union.
06
MARLA AARON
New York City
instagram- Design Style
- Modern industrial with Victorian and Georgian-era references.
- Inspiration
- The Gimmel ring, a style with roots in the 14th century.
- Symbolism
- The intimate expression of thoughts close to the heart.
07
MICHELLE FANTACI
New York City
instagram- Design Style
- A carefree aesthetic with a sense of warmth.
- Inspiration
- Reimagining tradition with favourite motifs.
- Symbolism
- Continuing a custom while turning it on its head.
08
PAMELA LOVE
New York City
instagram- Design Style
- An offbeat approach to adornment with dark and eclectic romanticism.
- Inspiration
- Details from Etruscan motifs to 18th-century mourning jewellery.
- Symbolism
- The interweaving of lives and the joining of souls.
09
PLATT BOUTIQUE JEWELLERY
Los Angeles
instagram- Design Style
- A modern take on antique craftsmanship.
- Inspiration
- A Victorian crown, simple in form but rich in symbolism.
- Symbolism
- Roots in tradition with the endless potential to evolve.
10
WWAKE
New York City
instagram- Design Style
- Elements that appear to float or imply movement.
- Inspiration
- The evolution of gender roles and the meaning of true partnership.
- Symbolism
- Delicate and ethereal paired with solid and grounded—the way love should make you feel.
Handcrafted designs made with beautiful, ethically and sustainably sourced diamonds from Botswana.
Published Jan 18, 2021 | Cut & Polish Blog
The craft in the creation.
Go behind the scenes with Marla Aaron, Bea Bongiasca, and Lauren Harwell Godfrey. Discover how their rings were made—from the initial concepts to the final creations on the jeweler’s bench.
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Published Jan 18, 2021 | Cut & Polish Blog
Inspiration comes to life.
The designers in the Ten/Ten project were challenged to reimagine the engagement ring. Check out what inspired their individual design journeys and how they each arrived at a unique and beautiful symbol of love.
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Published Dec 16, 2020 | Cut & Polish Blog
Your Ring Makes a Positive Impact
Careful re-investment of diamond revenues over the last 50 years has transformed the standard of living in Botswana from one of the world’s poorest nations to the upper-middle-income country that exists today.
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