Finely crafted by Ortak in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, using traditional techniques and hand finished to the highest standards, this stunning ring is a contemporary take on the classic Art Nouveau style.
The graceful curving 's' shape is a dominant motif in Art Nouveau design, perfectly encapsulating the stem of a flower, the neck of a swan or the crest of a wave. Our Silver Swirl Ring is inspired by original Art Nouveau designs.
A distinctive feature of Art Nouveau design is the use of iridescence to represent the colours of such things as a peacock feather or dragonfly wing. Our ring features a smoky grey stone of labradorite which reflects the colours of the rainbow when it catches the light.
A distinctive feature of Art Nouveau design is the use of iridescence to represent the colours of such things as a peacock feather or dragonfly wing. Our ring features a smoky grey stone of labradorite which reflects the colours of the rainbow when it catches the light.
The natural beauty of turquoise is enhanced by its simple sterling silver setting. Believed to have derived from the French word for Turkish, the stone has been used throughout history to decorate everything from jewellery to interiors.
With their regal colour and natural beauty amethysts were one of the favoured gemstones of the Victorians who incorporated them into all types of jewellery. Our sterling silver ring features amethyst navettes and clusters of marcasite.
Designers in the 19th Century often looked to nature for their inspiration. Butterflies are still very popular today and our marcasite and silver ring captures their movement and ethereal quality.
Gemstones featured prominently in Victorian jewellery, used not only because of their decorative effect but also to represent certain qualities. Sapphires were worn as a symbol of serenity and truth.
Courtship during the Victorian era was very formal and closely monitored, so giving tokens of love became an important means of communicating between lovers. Posies of flowers called tussie mussies would convey different messages, depending on the flowers chosen and hearts decorated all manner of items.
Discoveries of ancient jewellery hoards have revealed that rings were worn throughout Roman and Anglo Saxon Britain. Crafted in gold, silver or bronze, they were worn as a symbol of wealth.
Our Silver and Onyx ring is inspired by Art Deco costume rings produced during the 1920s and '30s. The filigree setting, use of onyx and the size and shape of the stone are all typical.
Smoky quartz was a popular choice for Victorian jewellery. It is said to benefit the wearer by reducing negative energy and emitting a calming influence. Our silver & smoky quartz ring is studded with marcasite another favourite Victorian stone.
Stones in architectural settings were popular throughout the 1920s and `30s. Our ring features a rectangular green glass stone in a Deco-style antiqued sterling silver setting, embellished with marcasite.
Our traditional Celtic-inspired ring is cleverly crafted in two parts, so that the inner section can be twizzled round by worried fingers without rubbing the skin.
The rich honeyed hues of amber have been prized for centuries. Formed over thousands of years from petrified resin, amber occurs naturally in a range of rich golden colours.