Tension Ring No. 3

A round brilliant-cut sapphire is held between two intersecting bands of sterling silver, with only a small portion of the stone revealed at their meeting point. The restrained setting creates a subtle tension between concealment and exposure, allowing the sapphire to emerge from the structure rather than sitting upon it. The piece explores how little is needed to hold a stone, and how much can be suggested by what remains unseen. The continuous silver bands retain their simplicity while the sapphire becomes a small, concentrated point of colour and light.

The tension series is an exploration of negative space. The stone holds the structure, the setting becomes dependent upon opposing forces.

Hand-fabricated in sterling silver with a 4mm brilliant cut sapphire.