how it was made?
One of the most rewarding processes for me, is creating a unique piece in partnership with the person that is going to treasure and wear it, you. I love to show you how we still make our Jewellery by hand, in a time that 3D printing took over the industry.I still practice the romance of the handcrafted artisan process called Lost wax casting, since the wax sculpture is lost in the process, and gold will take its place.
Inspired by
the Banyan
Tree
(Ficus benghalensis)
I have been inspired by the Holy Banyan Tree, since the first day I traveled through Asia, and love how the root system grows, the stories it holds and it's powerful presentation.
Banyan trees are sacred and represent eternal life. The banyan is native to the Indian Subcontinent and best known for having some of the widest canopy coverage on Earth and for their aerial roots which grow downwards.
In Hindu lore, the banyan tree is considered a heavenly tree because it is said to be the place where the gods and spirits of deceased ancestors love hanging out. Shiva and Durga love hanging around the banyan tree, making it emit large amounts of spiritual energy.
DEMANTOID & RUTILATED QUARTZ
We selected two special gemstones for this bespoke ring: Demantoid and Rutilated Quartz, also known as Angel Hair. Demantoid a rare green garnet, Demantoid is known for its vibrant green tones and incredible brilliance. It’s the most precious variety of garnet—bright, fiery, and full of life. Its name means “diamond-like,” a nod to its exceptional sparkle. Rutilated Quartz – Angel Hair sometimes the most beautiful stones are the ones with something wild inside. Rutilated Quartz is filled with golden threads of rutile—fine, glowing inclusions that shimmer like strands of light. They’re said to be the hairs of goddesses and angels. This one came to us from Brazil.
CARVING THE MODEL IN WAX
We carved your design from wax, using hand tools and scalpels. Details are made by melting the wax with a heat pen. That wax model is set inside a steel flask and covered with plaster, leaving an opening, to reach the wax through the hardened plaster. The flask is then put into a kiln and the wax is “lost” as the heat from the kiln melts it out of the flask, creating a hollow cavity of the desired shape. This creates the mold for the item. The void left behind in the plaster is filled with molten gold and the flask is placed in a casting machine. The liquid is allowed to solidify and then broken out of the casting to create the piece.
WE REMELTED HER PARENTS WEDDING RINGS
One of the nicest things about a bespoke piece is not only knowing who made it but the added connection of being part of the process yourself. We celebrate materials that are already above the ground, therefore we recycle gold.