“The Missing Link” Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
This exquisite ring embodies the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. In a society often preoccupied with material possessions and fleeting trends, “The Missing Link” serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring value of human experience and the importance of our harmonious coexistence of industrial progress and sustainability.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring features a repurposed bicycle chain link at its heart, symbolizing the boundless freedom and movement associated with cycling. The design incorporates a harmonious blend of silver, 22k and 18k gold, hand-engraved leaves, a black moonstone, and black and white diamond accents. These elements collectively evoke a sense of grace, elegance, and the timeless beauty of nature.
“The Missing Link” invites us to contemplate the intricate interplay between technology and tradition, the past and the present. It is a testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and our ability to create objects of both functional and aesthetic significance.
Materials
- Sterling Sliver
- 18k and 22k Gold, custom alloyed
- Tourmaline
- Pink Sapphires
- White Diamonds
- Bicycle Chain Link
Process
- Band formed from sterling silver and lined with fine silver.
- Bicycle Chain Link incorporated at center of ring.
- Bezels fabricated from 22k gold.
- Accents fabricated from 18k gold.
- Over one dozen individual components are soldered together by hand to create finished piece.
- All solder seams inspected under a microscope.
- Piece brought to a high polish, then treated with a Liver of Sulfur oxidation patina.
- After re-polishing, leaf details are cut with a hand graver, using a bright cut technique.
Year and Location
c. 2019, Portland, OR
