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Discover 44 award-winning designs tagged Ring on Design News Mag.

The Dome Ring

The Dome

The design takes its inspirations from the unique blend of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architectures. The Dome ring, as unique in its design that it is a modern interpretation of famous Domes of Hagia Sophia. The design is an outcome of the Phd research that Fatma Altinbas had held in Grand Bazaar for 2 years, about the history of jewellery manufacturing in the area. The Dome ring is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and adorned with a total of 0.22 carats of G color, VS1 clarity diamonds, both on the inside and outside.

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Lily of the Valley  Ring

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley is a ring made of 18K gold, chrysoberyl and pink sapphire. The design is inspired by the symbiotic relationship between lily of the valley and wild strawberry. Layered gold branches form a controlled asymmetrical structure with an open construction. The open form replaces traditional enclosed gemstone settings and gives the ring a sense of lightness. Green and pink gemstones create a color contrast that acts as part of the structure. The open structure also allows the ring to fit a range of finger sizes.

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Heart in Bloom Ring

Heart in Bloom

Heart in Bloom is a ring made of 18K gold and set with a 1.1 carat heart shaped peach toned sapphire. The open and asymmetrical structure accommodates a range of finger sizes and stays stable through balanced weight distribution. The sapphire is not treated as a fixed focal point, but emerges within branching forms that partially enclose the stone. Sculptural branches extend outward and form layered relationships that create a sense of lightness. As the viewing angle shifts, the spatial relationships between the branches and the stone change.

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Marine Gastropods Ring

Marine Gastropods

Marine Gastropods is a ring inspired by the spiral forms of marine snails. The form was studied from a dissected shell, which was recorded with a three-dimensional scanner. The ring is made of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. A central tourmaline is cut to increase reflection, following a study of refraction and optical properties. Diamonds are set into the surface, and the assembled piece is rhodium plated. The design joins natural form with jewelry craft and treats the parts as one whole.

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Yin and Yang Ring

Yin and Yang

This ring reinterprets the classic bypass playing with asymmetry, curves, heights, and inclinations to challenge traditional symmetry while preserving balance and elegance. Inspired by the Yin and Yang concept, it embodies contrast and harmony. It features 18K white gold, Australian white pearl, gray Akoya pearl, colorless and gray diamonds. The black and white rhodium finish enhances this duality. Meticulously engineered for comfort, the design prevents rotation while creating a piece that interacts with the wearer, creating a constant play of light and shadow, evolving with every gesture.

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Safety Pin Ring

Safety Pin

Safety Pin is a ring shaped as a fully functional safety pin. The ring sits over three of the wearer's fingers and can also be used as a brooch, pendant or pin. Safety Pin is made of 18ct yellow gold and set with multicoloured gemstones of 2.09 carats, with a total weight of 14.40 grams. A 3D model was prepared, then a wax prototype was printed and cast in gold. The cast was finished by hand and polished. The gemstones were fixed in place, and the parts were then joined. The design aims to remain lightweight, wearable and playful.

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Digi Wallet Ring

Digi Wallet

The Digi Wallet ring explores the future of digital identity through contemporary jewelry design. As personal information increasingly becomes digital the ring offers a wearable alternative to traditional wallets. A discreet compartment for a removable chip is integrated within a circuit inspired lattice structure. By combining technology with refined jewelry craftsmanship the design provides a secure and elegant way to carry essential digital information in everyday life.

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Butterflies Lingering Over Flowers Ring

Butterflies Lingering Over Flowers

Butterflies Lingering Over Flowers is a ring inspired by a line of classical Chinese poetry describing a butterfly gliding through layers of flowers. The center stone is an unheated raw pigeon blood ruby from Myanmar, whose natural inclusions and rare hue are preserved. Openwork craftsmanship suggests layered petals, while micro set diamonds add brilliance along the band. The asymmetric band imitates the arcs of butterfly wings and fits comfortably on either hand. The 18K gold body supports the complex openwork and resists corrosion.

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Cactus Ring

Cactus

Cactus is a cocktail ring for women, part of the Japanese Garden collection. The ring is made of 18K gold and set with a 12.03 carat Ural cabochon emerald that shows a cat's eye effect. Smaller emeralds and diamonds complete the setting. All surfaces are finished, including the needles, which are joined to one another and form an even plane that holds the central emerald. The assembly is complex and demands careful handwork. The Japanese Garden collection presents the inhabitants of a traditional Japanese garden and is inspired by paintings by Japanese artists.

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Her Decree Ring

Her Decree

Her Decree is a ring that can also be used as a pen. The design is inspired by the quill pen, a historic symbol of knowledge and authority, reinterpreted as a contemporary expression of power. The tip incorporates an inkless alloy pen point, allowing the ring to serve as a discreet and precise signing instrument. The feather form is shaped through precision 3D modeling and produced by high-detail lost-wax casting, giving the structure both sculptural fluidity and strength. The ring represents the power of a woman to write her own destiny.

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Where Dreams Lie Ring

Where Dreams Lie

Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, whether it is a fantasy or a stage of sleep which leads to Yukking design as a combination of two rings into one. The ring is set entirely in 18k yellow gold with a constellation of more than 20 carats of over 900 Colour Sapphires in 100 different shades. It is also adorned with Alexandrite, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, and White and Champagne Diamonds. As a result of more than 500 hours of engineering and craft, the ring is finished with set stones in all dimensions with 4 different types of settings.

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Lary Ring

Lary

Lary is a ring inspired by the thumb ring of Emperor Qianlong. The ring uses a rotating structure that turns smoothly for about 15 seconds, expressing the idea of luck in motion. A special gold hardness enhancing process and watchmaking technology support the movement and the durability. The midsection is fully set with hui patterned square cut gemstones. A nine layer construction recalls the golden stairways of the Forbidden City. Two black and white diamonds are placed in the curved inner wall, which is finished by mirror sanding. Lary can be worn as a ring or as a pendant.

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