Precision Meets Artistry
Hand-forged 18k gold collector rings
Made in Manila
Private viewings and commissions available
Collector pieces typically range from USD $4,500 - $8,000
Where Modern Precision Meets Ancient Goldsmithing
Each ring begins at my bench, forged by hand and guided by precision.
With a background in civil engineering, I bring structural thinking to ancient techniques - every granule placed, every joint measured to the micron.
My work revives the Etruscan art of granulation, creating heirlooms that will endure generations.
Rings by Nathan King isn’t a brand — it is an independent jewellery practice, where handcrafted 18k gold rings are created using traditional techniques, including Etruscan inspired granulation.
Atelier based in Makati, Manila.
The Collection
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![Hand-made 18k gold ring featuring an imperial topaz flanked by pink sapphire accents, designed and made by Nathan King.]()
Imperial Topaz and Pink Sapphire
Forged in 18-carat gold and balanced in duality - this one-of-a-kind ring exudes warmth and precision, power and poise.
An heirloom ring that marks the rebirth of granulation through modern engineering.
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![Hand-made 18k gold ring set with a vivid green gemstone, featuring sculptural granulation and architectural detailing]()
Tsavorite Ring
A vivid green tsavorite of exceptional clarity - flawless, alive with inner light.
Set in 18-carat gold and framed in fine granulation, the stone’s precision-cut brilliance is balanced by quiet, human craftsmanship.
A modern heirloom - rare in nature, rarer still in the hand, crafted by an independent jeweller.
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![Gold ring with two large purple gemstones and detailed beaded accents.]()
Malay Garnet Trilogy
Three sunset-hued garnets framed in fine gold, their bezels wrapped in micro-granulation make this one-of-a-kind 18k gold ring.
October 2025 release - a meditation on structure, fire and patience.
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![Hand-made 18k gold ring with an oval green gemstone, framed by Etruscan-inspired granulation.]()
Radiant Net Mint Tourmaline
A luminous 2.99 carat mint tourmaline set in hand-forged 18-carat gold. The debut of Nathan King’s Radiant Net granulation - an intricate lattice of fused gold spheres radiating from the bezel.
An heirloom born of structure and light - where precision breathes through ancient gold.
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![Side view of a hand-made 18k gold ring revealing granulated surface detail and sculptural setting architecture]()
Tanga Garnet “Oculus XII”
A sculptural one-of-one Collector ring featuring a vivid Tanzanian Tanga Garnet set in an elevated, crown-like shank. A hidden quatrefoil oculus beneath the bezel opens a quiet light path through the stone, while twelve fused granule-cluster rosettes and wrapped-granulation lines shape the ring’s architectural rhythm. Hand-built in solid 18K gold, this piece represents the latest evolution of Nathan King’s sculptural Etruscan-inspired aesthetic.
An heirloom of structure and fire — where hidden geometry meets ancient gold.
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![Hand-made 18k gold ring set with an flagstone opal, photographed against a clack ground to emphasize form and color]()
Opaline Basilica
An architectural opal ring defined by structural elevation and negative space, where hand-fabricated gold struts support and frame the stone with quiet precision. Beneath the setting, a concealed diamond is revealed only through the interior aperture, creating a secondary spatial experience within the form.
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![Hand-made 18k fold ring set with a cushion-cut mandarin garnet gemstone, featuring tensioned prongs emerging from the shank]()
Mandarin Garnet Twist Ring
This 18k gold ring was designed in direct response to the energy of the mandarin garnet. The shank twists under tension, carrying movement into the setting so the stone appears held in balance rather than rigid symmetry. The prongs emerge as extensions of the shank itself, shaped to follow the stone’s angular fire and natural direction. The form is intended to be read from every angle, allowing the interaction between stone, structure, and gold to remain in constant motion.
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Aedicula I
An 18k gold ring built around a deep blue spinel, set in a raised architectural bezel with stepped shoulders and a pierced oculus beneath the stone. Arched openings allow light to pass through the setting, while fine granulation softens the geometry. Designed to be read from every angle, the ring balances mass, light, and structure in a single continuous form.
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Oculus Halo
An 18k gold ring centred on an unheated pink sapphire, framed within a granulated architectural halo. The composition reframes the classical diamond surround through NK’s evolving oculus language, uniting structural mass with ornamental precision.
Conceived as a contemporary bridal heirloom, the design balances permanence and proportion while allowing commissioned variations in centre stone and scale, without compromising its architectural integrity.
About the Maker
I began my career as a civil engineer, shaping structures that endure time and tide.
Two decades later, I found the same pursuit of permanence at the bench - in the microscopic world of 18-carat gold and granulation.
Each ring begins with engineering precision and ends as sculpture - an heirloom forged to last generations.
Rings by Nathan King is more than an atelier — it is a personal art practice exploring balance between strength and delicacy, tradition and reinvention, fire and form.
This work is produced as an independent jewellery practice, with pieces created individually by commission or as limited works for collectors.
Private appointments available in Makati.
At the Bench
Every heirloom begins in flame.
Each granule, each curve of gold, is placed by hand - under magnification, in perfect balance between fire and form.
What begins as a technical exercise becomes a meditation - precision reborn as artistry.
Selected making processes and structural studies are documented on YouTube.
Connect with the Atelier
Each piece begins with a conversation - about meaning, balance, and design.
Whether you’re in Manila or abroad, private commissions are welcome from collectors who value craftsmanship born of time, fire, and precision.
Follow the process, see new builds, and discover what’s next.
Private consultations and viewings are available by appointment, both in person and internationally.
Clients may commission one-of-a-kind rings or enquire about existing works.
Commissioning Process:
Initial consultation
Design development around a chosen stone or concept
Hand fabrication in 18k gold
Commissions & Pricing
Each ring is individually designed and hand-made in solid 18k gold.
Collector commissions typically begin from USD $4,500, with most works ranging between $4,500 – $8,000.
Significant one-of-a-kind pieces and rare stones may exceed this range.
A limited number of commissions are accepted each year.
Serious enquiries and private viewings are welcome.
No obligation - simply a conversation.
Responses typically within 24 hours.
New pieces and work-in-progress appear first on Instagram.