Anti-Tarnish Sculpted Wing Statement Ring

A wide, asymmetric sweep of metal curls across the finger like a wing folding, or a leaf caught at the moment it begins to furl. Its whole surface is combed with fine lines that radiate from the narrow end and fan out towards the broad one, so the form has direction as well as shape.

The Largest Piece in the Range

This is unapologetically a statement ring. It covers a broad stretch of the finger, rises away from it in a shallow curve and has no symmetry to fall back on. Rings like this live or die on their silhouette, and this one is good: the edges are irregular and softly waved rather than cut to a geometric outline, which is what makes it look sculpted rather than stamped.

Design Details

The radiating lines are the key to the piece. They are fine, closely spaced and follow the curve of the form, so light runs along them and traces the shape rather than flashing off it flat. Towards the broad end, where the surface turns away from the eye, the lines catch a shadow and the gold deepens — which is why the ring reads as three-dimensional in photographs and even more so in person. Despite its size the construction is thin, keeping weight to around four grams.

How to Style It

Wear it alone, and keep the hand otherwise bare. Anything else on the same hand is noise. It is made for evenings, parties and receptions, and it works especially well with a plain outfit in a solid colour, where the ring supplies the whole of the interest. With a heavily worked saree it still holds up, because the scale is large enough not to be lost. Skip the bracelet.

Why the Anti-Tarnish Finish Matters

A combed surface is hundreds of parallel grooves, and the shape curves away from every cloth you might try to clean it with. On ordinary plated jewellery a piece like this clouds quickly and, once the grooves fill, the fine lines merge and the whole sculptural effect flattens into a dull plate. The stainless steel core and anti-tarnish gold plating used here are the reason the line work stays legible.

Comfort and Fit

Every edge is rolled and smoothed, so a ring of this size still wears comfortably. It is made with an adjustable fit for most finger sizes; because the face is broad, seat it squarely on the finger rather than forcing it past the knuckle.

Caring for It

Use a dry soft brush and follow the direction of the lines. Put the ring on after perfume and hair products. Store it in its pouch where the surface will not be scratched, and remove it before swimming, bathing and any heavy work.

Product Details

Type: Large sculptural statement finger ring. Metal: Stainless steel. Finish: Anti-tarnish gold plating with combed line texture. Stone: None. Approximate weight: 4 grams. Fit: Adjustable. Available in a classic gold tone.