Star Ring

This project was one of the most special commissions I've had the honor of working on. A dear friend reached out to me to repurpose the engagement rings she had once offered to her former partner. The relationship ended for its own reasons, and she decided to take matters into her own hands by creating a ring for herself using the metal from the engagement rings.

I found it incredibly courageous—first, to propose marriage, and then, after the relationship didn’t last, to turn that experience into something beautiful. It was such a strong and empowering act, and I was truly grateful to be part of it.

While I always love celebrating marriage and the coming together of two people, that’s not the path everyone will follow. I appreciated the chance to honor someone’s independence and the decision to step outside the social expectations we sometimes feel pressured by.