The Oculus was designed around a 3.8ct natural garnet, set within a broad oval form that gives the stone presence without allowing it to dominate the entire piece.
From above, the garnet sits within a polished bezel surrounded by individually arranged granulated rosettes. Around the sides, the structure opens up. Pierced details, curved supports, and rows of granulation continue beneath the center setting and around the band.
There is no single front to this ring. The details continue wherever you look.
From across the room, it's the stone.
The 3.8ct garnet sits at the center of a substantial 18k yellow gold setting, its rich color framed by polished gold.
Look closer and the smaller details begin to emerge.
Clusters of hand-fused granules form tiny rosettes across the upper surface. Fine rows of granulation trace the edges of the band. Beneath the stone, pierced openings and hidden details transform the underside of the ring into part of the design rather than somewhere the design stops.
It's a ring made to reward curiosity.
Every Rings by NK piece is individually handcrafted rather than mass produced.
The granulation is created by fusing individual gold spheres to the surface without visible solder, a technique dating back more than 2,500 years to the Etruscans. It remains one of the most demanding processes in jewelry making and creates detail that cannot simply be reproduced through casting.
On The Oculus, individual granules are arranged both in continuous borders and small floral clusters across the setting.
Each granule, surface, pierced detail, and setting is finished individually by hand.
The result is a piece intended to become an heirloom rather than simply an accessory.
Metal: Handcrafted 18k yellow gold
Center Stone: 3.8ct natural Tanga garnet
Setting: Hand-fabricated bezel setting with pierced under-gallery
Detailing: Hand-fused granulation, including granulated rosettes and edge detailing
Finish: High-polish gold with contrasting hand-finished details
Each ring is made to order and can be tailored to your finger size and preferred gemstone.
Each Oculus is individually handmade. While the overall design remains true to the original, every piece will have subtle characteristics that make it uniquely yours.
Yes. Every ring is made specifically for the wearer and can be produced in virtually any finger size.
Absolutely.
The Oculus can be designed around a range of colored gemstones, including garnets, sapphires, spinels, tourmalines, and selected diamonds.
Because the proportions of the setting are built around the center stone, the design can be adjusted to suit the individual gemstone rather than forcing the stone into a predetermined setting.
The underside is deliberately part of the design.
Rather than hiding the structure beneath the center stone, The Oculus uses pierced openings, granulated borders, and sculptural supports to create detail that can only be discovered when the ring is viewed from another angle.
Yes.
The granules are individually formed, positioned, and fused to the gold surface. The small rosettes surrounding the center stone are constructed from individual granules rather than being cast as a single decorative element.
Because of the extensive hand-fused granulation used throughout the design, The Oculus is produced in 18k yellow gold.
A bespoke interpretation can be created in other precious metals using alternative construction methods while preserving the overall character of the ring.
Garnet is a durable gemstone suitable for jewelry, but like all natural stones it should be protected from hard impacts and abrasive wear.
For a ring of this scale, I would treat it as a statement piece rather than something worn during heavy manual activity.
As each ring is individually handcrafted, please allow approximately 6–8 weeks from design approval, depending on gemstone sourcing and workshop schedule.
Yes.
Every Rings by NK commission includes progress photographs throughout the build, together with a complimentary proof-of-build video documenting the creation of your ring.
The Oculus was designed around a 3.8ct natural garnet, set within a broad oval form that gives the stone presence without allowing it to dominate the entire piece.
From above, the garnet sits within a polished bezel surrounded by individually arranged granulated rosettes. Around the sides, the structure opens up. Pierced details, curved supports, and rows of granulation continue beneath the center setting and around the band.
There is no single front to this ring. The details continue wherever you look.
From across the room, it's the stone.
The 3.8ct garnet sits at the center of a substantial 18k yellow gold setting, its rich color framed by polished gold.
Look closer and the smaller details begin to emerge.
Clusters of hand-fused granules form tiny rosettes across the upper surface. Fine rows of granulation trace the edges of the band. Beneath the stone, pierced openings and hidden details transform the underside of the ring into part of the design rather than somewhere the design stops.
It's a ring made to reward curiosity.
Every Rings by NK piece is individually handcrafted rather than mass produced.
The granulation is created by fusing individual gold spheres to the surface without visible solder, a technique dating back more than 2,500 years to the Etruscans. It remains one of the most demanding processes in jewelry making and creates detail that cannot simply be reproduced through casting.
On The Oculus, individual granules are arranged both in continuous borders and small floral clusters across the setting.
Each granule, surface, pierced detail, and setting is finished individually by hand.
The result is a piece intended to become an heirloom rather than simply an accessory.
Metal: Handcrafted 18k yellow gold
Center Stone: 3.8ct natural Tanga garnet
Setting: Hand-fabricated bezel setting with pierced under-gallery
Detailing: Hand-fused granulation, including granulated rosettes and edge detailing
Finish: High-polish gold with contrasting hand-finished details
Each ring is made to order and can be tailored to your finger size and preferred gemstone.
Each Oculus is individually handmade. While the overall design remains true to the original, every piece will have subtle characteristics that make it uniquely yours.
Yes. Every ring is made specifically for the wearer and can be produced in virtually any finger size.
Absolutely.
The Oculus can be designed around a range of colored gemstones, including garnets, sapphires, spinels, tourmalines, and selected diamonds.
Because the proportions of the setting are built around the center stone, the design can be adjusted to suit the individual gemstone rather than forcing the stone into a predetermined setting.
The underside is deliberately part of the design.
Rather than hiding the structure beneath the center stone, The Oculus uses pierced openings, granulated borders, and sculptural supports to create detail that can only be discovered when the ring is viewed from another angle.
Yes.
The granules are individually formed, positioned, and fused to the gold surface. The small rosettes surrounding the center stone are constructed from individual granules rather than being cast as a single decorative element.
Because of the extensive hand-fused granulation used throughout the design, The Oculus is produced in 18k yellow gold.
A bespoke interpretation can be created in other precious metals using alternative construction methods while preserving the overall character of the ring.
Garnet is a durable gemstone suitable for jewelry, but like all natural stones it should be protected from hard impacts and abrasive wear.
For a ring of this scale, I would treat it as a statement piece rather than something worn during heavy manual activity.
As each ring is individually handcrafted, please allow approximately 6–8 weeks from design approval, depending on gemstone sourcing and workshop schedule.
Yes.
Every Rings by NK commission includes progress photographs throughout the build, together with a complimentary proof-of-build video documenting the creation of your ring.
