The kina shell is one of the most beautiful, iconic shells that you can find on NZ beaches. Covered in spikes when alive, the patterns on the shell are quite mesmerising and I have used the textures from kina in a number of my pieces of jewellery. This ring is different because instead of using the positive texture of the kina, I have used the negative (or the impression that the shell would make if pressed into silver). There are several steps to the process, requiring a mould of the original shell and then a mould of the mould. I have then gilded 23.5 ct gold to the finished ring using the keum boo gilding process.
Cast sterling silver ring with 23.5ct gold and high polish.
One of a kind. If this is not your size or you would like something similar commissioned please contact me.
Head of ring measures W1.5cm x D2.2cm x H0.3cm
Size: US: 7 1/4
