Shakudo Vine Ring with Diamonds | Handmade Designer Rings

Shakudo Vine Ring with Diamonds

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As though taking sustenance from the earth, this exquisite diamond ring comes to life with Midori Ferris Wayne’s signature shakudo, an alloy of gold and copper inspired by an ancient Japanese metalsmithing tradition. The Shakudo Vine Ring with Diamonds, handcrafted in Sonoma County, California, goes beyond mere allusion to arrive at a richly-interpreted verisimilitude. The band is approximately 2mm wide, with five perfect 1.5mm diamonds gleaming from the dark, earthy tones of the shakudo vine.

Mood: Romantic, Rustic, Glamorous

Motif: Organic

$815

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About

The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adamas meaning invincible and unconquerable. Since the first diamonds were discovered in India during the 9th century BC, the precious stone’s strength has been legendary. Diamond is indeed the hardest natural mineral in the world. Greek and Roman soldiers would wear diamonds into battle, believing they would be infused with the gem’s qualities of invincibility. Diamonds are April’s birthstone, and are given on 30th or 60th anniversaries.

Though we now know that diamonds are made up of pure carbon – the same stuff that makes the graphite in your pencil and the charcoal you might use to light a fire – diamonds have inspired many different origin stories throughout history.

The Greeks believed diamonds were teardrops from the gods. Hindus thought diamonds originated in lightning bolts. The Romans came a little closer to the truth with their belief that diamonds were shards of starlight fallen to earth. Some diamonds may have formed on asteroids in the interstellar environment, making their way to earth upon impact some millions of years ago.

Artist

Designer Midori Ferris Wayne became fascinated with the decorative arts and jewelry history while working at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and came to see the art of jewelry as a means of sharing values from one generation to the next. This became the guiding principle for her craft.

In keeping with a profound commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious design, Midori does not support the mining of new metals in her jewelry practice. Without exception, all the materials she uses are completely reclaimed, from argentium sterling silver and 18k gold to vintage gemstones and pearls resurrected from antique jewelry. In addition, Midori has embraced a centuries-old Japanese tradition of alloying gold and copper to create the distinctive chocolate-colored shakudo which features in many of her pieces.

Details

handmade with Midori Ferris-Wayne's signature shakudo alloy
approx. 2mm band
5 1.5mm diamonds
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