Rings n things

                            Rings n things

Many people comment on  the rings I wear and often ask me about them. 

These are the 3 rings that I get most comments on.

Sometimes friends ask but often a random stranger on the bus, underground/tube or in a coffee shop will approach me & ask me. 

I always like when this happens because......

1- It's nice to know strangers feel I am approachable!

2- It's good to know that the rings capture other peoples eyes like it did mine

3- I enjoy talking (in general!) but in particular about most things creative & crafty

4- New friendships are often formed from these simple interactions

5- The designers of the rings appreciate the feedback & that the item is being enjoyed.

I make beads, bracelets, necklaces so my hands get noticed quite a lot.  I have some 'hand issues' lol..so I like that the attention is on the rings!

Anyway, here is a little run down on them.......

                                                        Ring One - Kenya

  

Kenya

This is wood carved with copper & tin. 

It was made by a young chap in Kenya.

Wearing this ring actually feels good. You know that feeling when something just feels right? Well thats the feeling!  I like to think that I feel calmer when I am wearing it. It has a 'rootsy' feel about it, it works well with my hippy vibes.  It fits perfectly & is unique.  I have a deep connection with it! 

 The good news is that some of his items are available in Mama B's African Shop in West 12 Centre, Shepherds Bush London, W12.  It is a non-profit organisation & the money goes to the artist. It is a creative space. The shop is full of many goodies from all over Africa & worth checking out. It is always fun too as the ladies in the shop are very entertaining.

Ring Two - Morocco

Morocco

 Silver ring with wood, copper, brass & shell.

This is from Morocco. 

I wish I knew who made it as I would like to thank them.  

Not only do I love the design, the weight & the feel of it, but it is also of sentimental value to me. The day I got this is full of special memories of a good day, a good person, a special person.  I will carry those memories through life. In fact this ring often gets referred to as the 'Circle of Life' ring. Nice.

Ring Three - Vern

Vern aka Malvern

Silver ring, nice and heavy. It feels 'solid'.

I got this ring in Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14, Uk, from a fab shop called Scarlette Arc.

 I spent many years in Malvern & did the majority of my schooling there & had lots of fun growing up. I still visit & I always pop into the shop. They know I come looking for beads and rings n things. 

They managed to track down the designer of the ring for me. 

He makes them in his workshop in Upton Upon Severn. They are usually 'one offs'.  

I sadly lost another ring that I got from him before, it is somewhere in the Ionian sea!  however I plan to meet with him one day & see what we can design together. I like to think that the ring I lost was found by someone who now has a mutual appreciation for it & a story to tell about how they found it.

So there you go, my three most talked about rings for you.  Rings n things, I cold talk for hours!