From Heirlooms to A Perfect Ring
Where History Meets Elegance: The Multi-Gem Ring
One of the women from one of my networking groups WENG NYC recently came to me with a fun challenge. Karyn Tomczak, a talented professional organizer and founder of Precision Organizing Plus, had multiple rings that she inherited from several family members. She knew she would never be able to wear all of the rings, and asked if there was a way to create one single piece that showcased each of the gemstones.
Not only was she looking to repurpose the fine jewelry that wasn’t being worn, she also wanted to feel closer to her family.
The stones from the original rings.
This was a fun project, because each of the gems were a different shape and color. There were three variations of ovals and three variations of rounds. The gemstones included amethysts, garnets, emeralds, blue topaz, and sapphires.
First, I removed the gemstones from their individual settings. After a thorough cleaning, I laid the stones out (as shown above) and began visualizing a design. I knew the ring should have an organic shape because the variety.
Additionally, the setting of the stones required a bezel-set design so they would be secure enough for regular wear.
With this in mind, I contacted my client with some design ideas.
I showed her a previous design I created. This custom white gold and diamond ring featured exclusively round diamonds, which allowed for us to add a band above and below the abstract design.
However, I pointed out to my client that because her gemstones were various shapes and not all circular stones as in this ring, we would not be able to do a uniform band.
Then, I showed my client several gemstone placement variations (shown below) along with a visual approximation of how wide the ring would be on her finger. We ultimately settled on the variation show in the video playing at the top of this blog.
Transforming a concept or idea into a fully realized ring is thrilling. This type of project challenges me to use apply of my gemological skills and knowledge that I’ve honed over the past three and a half decades, from design to specification, to production.
Ultimately, my client was incredibly excited with her new ring and will be enjoying it for many years to come.
TIP: If you have multiple pieces of unworn jewelry and have no idea how to repurpose them, speak with a jeweler to create a one of a kind piece (or pieces!) that utilizes all of your precious gems at once.
Contact me with any questions.
~ Jane
(212) 923-3328 | jane@jbjewels.com
JB Jewels | Fine Jewelry Redefined
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