Greetings!
Welcome to the engagement ring issue of Inspired by Design. You're in for a treat as there are a wonderful variety of visions, price points and materials presented here. Don't hesitate to contact each of the designers for more information about their work. And, enjoy the show!
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Barbara Heinrich Studio: Wrap it Up!
This overlapping three-part Coiled ring has a terrific sense of depth and dimension. Part of a new collection introduced this fall by Barbara Heinrich, the ring features a brilliant sapphire. This ring could also be finished with a diamond. Barbara draws her inspiration from contrasting geometric lines and organic shapes.
18K Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Coiled Ring
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Chris Ploof Studio: Bold and Beautiful
The Chris Ploof Studio is known for Mokume-Gane, Meteorite, Damascus Steel and other alternative materials. This Contemporary Cathedral engagement ring was designed by Ann Cahoon for Chris Ploof. Inspired by both the materials and the aesthetic sensibilities of the rest of the Chris Ploof collection, Ann Cahoon created a ring with strong linear and architectural elements.
18k yellow gold cathedral setting with shank of thin lines of gray with yellow mokume. Contact: Chris Ploof
Chris Ploof Studio
http://www.chrisploof.com
chris@chrisploof.com
401-725-7464 |
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Cornelis Hollander: Fits like a Glove
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This is the latest bridal design by Cornelis Hollander. Hollander grew up in the Netherlands and now lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona where he has a design studio and gallery. His designs begin with the gemstone and feature strong sculptural and architectural elements.
18K white gold bridal set
2ct Princess Cut diamond and .84ct melee diamonds.
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James Binnion Metal Arts: Perfect together
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James Binnion has been perfecting his methods for producing Mokume-Gane for over 20 yrs. Sheets
of platinum, gold alloys and sterling silver are expertly fused
together, then forged and carved to create each unique pattern. Each ring is a custom design. Endless combinations of colors and alloys are available.
This ring is a custom made cathedral style ring, 6mm wide in mokume in non-etched 14K palladium white gold and sterling silver in tight wood grain pattern with platinum half bezel setting that contains two 0.03ct accent diamonds in the setting . The ring has a liner of star pattern mokume in non-etched 14K palladium white gold and sterling silver. Client provided 3.95 carat center stoneContact: Terry Binnion
James Binnion Metal Arts, Inc.
http://www.mokume-gane.com
tbin@mokume-gane.com
877-408-7287
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Jessica Fields: Whispers from India
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Inspired by Indian textile patterns, Jessica Fields' new bridal series has clever, interchangeable mounts and bands.
Pictured here, her Sardinia band with Brioche setting is appointed with a blue-green sapphire of about 1 carat. Her Beady Blossom eternity band is set with diamonds. All of her rings are made with fair trade stones.
18k white gold, diamond & 1ct center blue-green sapphire
18k white gold & diamond (~ .65cts G/H, VS)Contact: Jessica Fields
Jessica Fields Jewelry
http://www.jessicafields.com
jessica@jessicafields.com
212-380-1092
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Mark Schneider Design: Wave Forms
Mark Schneider's bridal collection features architectural and sculptural forms that can be angular or organic. An example of the organic form is his Escape engagement ring, inspired by graceful ocean waves. Each Mark Schneider Engagement Ring features the Secret Heart inside the band.
18K White gold with three round channel set diamonds, (~0.115 tcw.)
Shown with a 1ct. center stone.
Available in Platinum and 14K Gold. Contact: Mark Schneider
Mark Schneider Designs
http://www.markschneiderdesign.com
info@markschneider.com
562-437-0448 |
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Megan Thorne: Antique Soul of a Modern Woman
Megan Thorne is known for her exquisite detailing of fabric-like designs made in gold. "I was inspired by the concept of something with antique soul and whimsical detailing, but refined enough to work for a modern woman". The design of this ring is more low profile than a traditional ring, making it more wearable and comfortable for daily activities. You can wear surgical gloves without removing this ring! The mosaic circle design was inspired by stained glass forms.
Imperial Mini Wreath Ring
18K yellow gold with center rose cut diamond surrounded by marquise and brilliant diamonds (1/3 tcw)
Contact: Megan Thorne
Megan Thorne
http://www.meganthorne.com
megan@meganthorne.com
817-731-4374
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Rebecca Overmann: Fluid Hand-Carved Rings
Rebecca Overmann's collection of engagement rings are all hand-carved to fit each individual stone. With this ring, Rebecca used her water texture. The flowing metal leads up to the stone lending the ring movement. "All of my collections start with a ring, they are my absolute favorite."
Rosecut Rectangular Cognac Diamond (~1.4 cts.)
8 diamonds studded around the base (~.08 tcw)
Hand-carved 18K Recycled Yellow Gold
Contact: Rebecca Overmann
Rebecca Overmann
http://www.rebeccaovermann.com
rebecca@rebeccaovermann.com
415-505-7043
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Executive Board
Jeanne Johngren, President
Vicente Agor, Vice President
Mark Schneider, Treasurer
John Petet, Secretary
Pam Ford, Board Member At-Large
Marylouise Lugosch, Executive Director
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