THE QUEEN OF HEARTS RING

14k white gold ring with over 30 1.8-1.9mm red enhanced diamonds set in the band and bezel.
With a .65 carat center diamond that has a metallic shade and one very small flaw.
Over all price about $1000.

Hello my blog friends. Here is a special treat dear to me. I recently got legal joined to my man of the last 5 years. To commemorate this event I commissioned a ring by Katrina LaPenne. She created this ring based on a combination of ideas I wanted to have embodied.


It was inspired by 3 pieces from 3 different designers. First Malcolm Betts who's work remind me of King Arther. It so strong, bold and elegant. Second the side pave work of this particular Me & Ro ring. Last the bead set work of this St Kilda eternity band.

I wanted it looked as tho it belonged in the Italian renaissances, the movie Excalibur or on the finger of a middle easten Queen. GOAL ACCOMPLISHED!!!

I wanted a ring that's truly one of a kind while following my ideas that a unique ring doesn't have to be expensive. I had it custom made by a wonderful goldsmith and I bought all the stones off ebay. It just took patience and research.

Thank you so much Katrina I love it so much.

http://katrinalapenne.com/

Malcolm Betts

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Earlier this week a viewer comment that I should take a look at Malcom Betts. I'm totally in love with his work now. I'm so glad that he was brought to my attention. According to Malcom Betts site he became "a goldsmith at the age of 16, Malcolm Betts has pursued his craft ever since. Over eight years of study and training, he refined a distinctive style that has run through his professional work to this day."

This might be a fun analogy to some and you can blame the influences of having the movie Excalibur on in the background but, these rings feel very royal medieval to me. I state this as a positive and I think King Aurther would totally wear these. I know I would. They have a very unique style and look and his gem selection is fantastic. He uses old cuts and antique stones, as well as ethically sourced.

All of his work has a slightly hammer look and roughness that adds to the beauty of the pieces. These techniques work in a way that accentuates his beautiful choice in gems. I'm in love with the combined metal bands.

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