Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Platinum


Platinum 950 - one of the hardest and most enduring metals used in modern jewelry.

Platinum keeps its beauty and finish, is quite inert and hypoallergenic and has a gorgeous grey/white tone.

I carved the bevel edge design for this casting and it really suits the platinum extremely well.

The edges will stay defined and the shine will maintain.

A beautiful and timeless classic.






Friday, January 15, 2010

Art Deco I


This ring was designed with my art deco influences in mind. The organic abstract shape is fluid and comfortable to wear. Coupled with a bright shine this gives the band an ultra smooth feel despite the high profile.

This ring was custom designed for a very special client in England.

Carved entirely by hand and cast in 18k rose gold.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sterling Signet Ring

A wider and narrower signet ring style in sterling silver. These rings look dramatic in the white metals and a white gold signet ring would be a great heirloom gift.
Polished to a bright shine, this ring can also be finished matte satin. These look fantastic as little finger rings, monogrammed or left blank.




Monday, November 9, 2009

Bevel Edge

A new design for the redcatrun studio.

Developed with a lovely couple from Baltimore, this ring pair are cast in 14k white gold.

As with all my designs the rings are hand carved, no machinery involved.

The edges are bevelled and along with the sides, are polished to a bright shine. The top surface is matte which gives a subtle textural contrast.

These are a weighty pair of rings, substantial, solid and a great addition to my catalogue.

Thanks to my Baltimore couple for design development and giving me full permissions to offer these in the studio.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Asymmetric Silver

A big hunk of silver, carved to an asymmetric, tapering, squared top ring. This is a bold statement ring which I am developing into a series.

This ring is polished up to a shine in this version, but would look just as dramatic finished in a matte satin conclusion.

Designed with a client in Alaska, it's a favourite of mine already.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Gold Signet Ring


Signet ring in 10k yellow gold - polished and ready for a monogram.

I am working on some design elements to offer variety in shape and fit - squared, oval, round and rectangular.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Sterling Guitar Pick

This guitar pick is hand cut from a sheet of recycled sterling silver, shaped smooth with the bastard, sanded smooth round the edges then finished matte.

Plays a gorgeous tone. This is a treasure for many of my musical friends.

I have been experimenting with some hand stamping. I purchased some just fantastic forged hand tools from Kirsten Skiles (etsy), and they are great to play around with. I have my mind wrapping around some art deco designs lately, so don't be surprised if some interpretation of the 1920's and '30s start to worm their way into my work.