Tension Ring No. 2
Ruby & 14ct GoldAn oval cabochon pink ruby is held between two intersecting bands of 14ct yellow gold. The bands curve around one another, creating the tension that secures the stone while leaving much of its smooth surface exposed. The ruby becomes the point of interaction between the two elements — holding the structure apart as the structure holds the stone in place. The flowing curves of the gold contrast with the soft, rounded form of the cabochon, creating a study in balance, force and movement.
The tension series is an exploration of negative space. The stone holds the structure, the setting becomes dependent upon opposing forces.
Hand-fabricated in 14ct gold with an oval cabochon ruby.
- Materials
- 14ct gold, ruby
- Technique
- Hand-fabricated
- Size
- Made to measure
- Availability
- By commission