Oval Solitaire
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I love the sweet shape of an oval collet and the rigour that goes into making it.
Solving geometry problems to draw up the plan of the collet for each unique oval gem; admiring the transient wing-like shape created as I carefully curl the sheet metal; cutting correctly shaped voids so that the stone, the collet and the knife edged shank fit together.
I’ve been immersing myself in working with this beautiful form.
For me, the shape also evokes a sense of nostalgia- when I was a small child, a friend picked a ring with a purple, oval centre for me as a present from a vendor at a local festival.
Our mothers were a little surprised that he chose a rather plain design out of all the bright colours and cute motifs, to which my friend said that he thought that I’d like this one the most. Our mothers told us it was a great choice.
I think of the warmth of that memory- of empathy, validation and empowerment experienced in childhood, and take delight in it as I make the Oval Solitaire rings.
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Oval Solitaire Rings are available for sale on this website, at Shop.
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Oval Solitaire (Purple Sapphire)
2024
18k yellow gold, purple sapphire
Oval Solitaire (Malaia Garnet)
2024
18k yellow gold, Malaia garnet
Oval Solitaire (Pink Morganite)
2024
18k yellow gold, pink morganite
Oval Solitaire (Green Sapphire)
2024
18k yellow gold, green sapphire
Oval Solitaire (Padparadscha Sapphire)
2024
18k yellow gold, padparadscha sapphire
Oval Solitaire (Gold Topaz)
2024
18k yellow gold, gold topaz