This pipe opal displays ridges and striations in it's deepest layers that create gorgeous color play of gold and pink. My photos don't capture the flashes in spots of ultraviolet but you'll see them when admiring the ring on your finger. The opal is wrapped in a bezel of 18k gold and sits on a flower of 22k gold and sterling bimetal. Below the gold flower is oxidized argentium silver with scads of tiny fused balls to add texture and dimension. Pink and yellow sapphires combine with welo opals to fringe the lower left corner of the opal. The 4mm band measures an 8 1/4. The flower portion of the ring measures 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 inches.
Please inquire if you need the ring enlarged a half size or so.
Item details
GTIN: 73493
Price
$995.00
Quantity available
1
Shipping
Free
Refund & return policy
No refund or returns allowed on this purchase.
Exceptions may apply. Please message wendy for more information.
I've a degree in biology and have always been fascinated by the anatomy and morphology of plants and animals. At the same time, I've felt a strong pull to design and create. Transforming gemstones, wire, and sheets of metal into flowers, vines, and botanical abstractions is a natural culmination of these two paths.
My work explores leaf and petal motifs and the rhythmic rise-and-fall wave patterns found in nature. While freeform and organic, my creations are tempered by an underlying nod to structure and balance. The juxtaposition of raw and organic with delicate and romantic accents is another common theme.
In the studio, I often combine wire wrapping with traditional metalsmithing techniques in unique and original ways. I frequently pair wire-wrapped fringe accents with bezel-set stones.