This very special ring was made as part of the North American Sapphire Design Challenge sponsored by Sorbet Sapphire and Capricorn Gems. I am honored to have been selected as one of 18 Canadian and American designers as part of an exhibition at the Out of the Jewel Box Experience at the world's largest gem and mineral show, the Tucson Gem Show, February 6–8, 2025.
Inspirations for my design included mermaids, the ocean, and Celtic energy from my ancestry. I love and appreciate abstraction more than perfect realism in my work, as I pulled elements from mermaid tails, sea creatures, and older Celtic aesthetics to create this piece. One of my greatest fascinations in the last few years as an artist has been discovering lost parts of myself through learning about my ancestry. I once felt I was no one, and seeing rich stories of my ancestors made me realize that there were more creative people in my lineage than I ever realized.
Through learning about my ancestry, I found myself drawn to folklore and mythology in my own search for meaning. In 2022, I learned about the selkies (from Scotland, where many of my ancestors are from) which are not quite mermaids, but are similar creatures that are half seal/half human. I resonated so much with this mythological creature at the time and I later realized why at a transformative point in my life.
I also grew up close to the Gulf of Mexico during my childhood and the beach and I often hated the symbols of sea for its connection to tourism. As I grew older and moved away from Florida, I revisited the fond parts of my childhood which included collecting sea shells along the shoreline with my brother, watching coquinas wriggle into the wet sand as the warm sun rays hit my bare arms. I loved sitting on the rocks at the beach in silence with my brother until the sun disappeared beyond the vastness of the sea.
I always hope my work inspires feelings of wonder and something beyond words that connects us to the pulse that ties us all together...the elements of the earth and the threads of our souls that are connected in ways hard to describe with words. Art to me is the visual energy of the unexplainable.
Please note: this piece is available for sale prior to the exhibition. If this ring sells prior to the exhibition, a different but similar one will be made for the show.
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If you should like a similar or different custom-made ring, please see our custom faq page outlining the types of custom projects we offer.
- This ring is currently a size 6, but we can resize it for you prior to shipping. We can resize this ring in-house complimentary to you down to size 4 and up to size 8 (quarter/half/whole sizes; please see the resizing info below)...possibly a bit further (please use our Contact page to inquire).
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RESIZING INFO (for the finished ready-to-ship ring in the photos): complimentary in-house resizing up or down takes approx. 16 business days to complete as it is not a fast process and takes several hours (sometimes a full day) of careful work. Please select your ring size from the drop-down menu.
- Focal gemstone: 0.81ct teal Australian sapphire in an oval brilliant cut (from Capricorn Gems in collaboration with Sorbet Sapphire)
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Accent gemstones: 2- 4mm trillion lab-grown diamonds VS/FG (total carat weight 0.40ct)
- All Knot & Splice gemstones are carefully sourced
- Gold weight: ~ 10 grams
- Currently a polished finish (can be finished with a matte/brushed finish...please note, as you wear the ring, it will burnish and become more polished with time); polishing and brushed finishes will wear as they are loved and worn.
- 18K yellow gold (we use recycled milled metals)
- hallmarked "18K" and laser engraved "Knot & Splice)
- all the gemstones we use are ethically sourced from reputable gem dealers
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General shipping details:
- There is only one ready-to-ship ring (finished photographed ring). Please see our current processing times on the FAQ page
- SHIPPING within the US: this fine jewelry order will be fully insured in the US via Third Party insurance (not noted on the outside of the package) with a signature required for delivery. There is no need to purchase additional insurance.
- International shipping: please select UPS expedited, USPS Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express for this item. Your package will be shipped with full third-party insurance and a signature required.
Please note: While every effort is made to photograph the items to be an accurate representation, photography and computer monitors have limitations and differences. These images were taken with a Canon DSLR and macro lens (this shows much more detail than the eye can see). Colors and brightness may vary on different devices. I believe these pieces look so much prettier in person when held in the hand and admired by the eye (I've also been told this many times by Knot & Splice customers). I hope you're delighted when you receive your special piece.