Geologic Stones Collection
Silver and Obsidian Signet Ring
This sterling silver signet ring features alternating matte and polished finishes, creating a play of textures that reveals the metal's richness and depth.
The ring's 1.6 cm wide head makes a strong and balanced statement on the finger.
It is set with a 1.40-carat natural obsidian, a stone from the Earth's core.
A vitreous volcanic rock rich in silica, obsidian is formed from the rapid solidification of acidic lava, giving it its smooth, deep, almost shimmering black surface.
The contrast between the textured silver and the obsidian's dark luster underscores the contemporary, mineral character of this piece.
Geologic Collection - Sterling Silver and Opsidian Rings
Material: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone: Opsidian (1.40 carats)
Weight: 20.5 grams
For perfect comfort, select your ring size when ordering, and I will adjust the ring in my workshop before shipping it to you.
"Volcanic Origin" Signet Ring – Raw Silver & Obsidian
The meeting of metal and the earth's glass.
This 1.6 cm wide signet ring is a tribute to geological power. It combines sculpted silver with obsidian, a glassy volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of magma. Wearing this ring is like wearing a fragment of Earth's history, captured in a modern and raw aesthetic.
The work with the material: To echo the formation of the rock, the sterling silver band has been worked to offer a striking relief. The interplay of finishes accentuates every detail:
Matte Silver: Gives a raw, understated, and dark appearance.
Bright Silver: Highlights the metal's texture, capturing light like a vein of precious metal in rock.
Obsidian: A deep, dark mirror: At the center, a 1.40-carat obsidian displays its intense, vitreous black. Formed from silica-rich lava, this stone possesses a unique structure due to its natural vitrification. Its smooth, glossy surface contrasts sharply with the textured silver, creating perfect visual balance.
Geology, a science whose primary object of study is the Earth, encompasses numerous disciplines. Anthony Barrouyer's ring collection, associated with this theme, also presents a style of jewelry, sharing a common spirit but with distinct characteristics. The rings, pendants, and bracelets are made of solid silver (925/1000 fineness) sometimes combined with gold (750/1000 fineness), with or without precious or semi-precious stones. For some designs, the aesthetic created by the use of angles, hollows, and openings in the metal evokes the appearance of rocky landscapes, cliffs, and rugged crevices, marked by the erosion of time.
Sometimes, the striations in the ring's metal recall the superposition of geological sedimentary layers found in rocks. Other pieces of jewelry in 925/1000 silver and 750/1000 gold evoke volcanism, and more specifically, the appearance of volcanic rocks after an eruption, such as scoria. The metals appear to have fused, melted, or even exploded under the effect of extreme heat.
Pendants from the Krazy Stones collection evoke plate tectonics, with the layering of different pieces of 925/1000 silver creating a geometric yet asymmetrical style.
Finally, other pieces, each unique, reference speleology, specifically stalactites and stalagmites, which form and evolve in caves. Their shapes are irregular, elongated, and sometimes they seem to converge to form columns.
As you can see, the Geologic Collection is a visual journey, a raw and distinctive style where the aesthetics of the jewelry highlight the physical history of our complex and mysterious planet.
Important information:
- The photos are for illustrative purposes only. They may show slight variations in the color or shape of the jewelry in the Krazy-Stones collection.
Technical specifications
| Pierres | Hard stones Semi-precious stones |
|---|---|
| Matter | Silver |