It has been almost four years since I made their engagementrings.
They sent me a message from California asking for new custom pieces.
I still vividly remember his bimetal ring and her flower ring.
This April, we finally met for the first time in Kyoto.
They were visiting Japan on their honeymoon, and we talked about their wedding bands.
She handed me her engagement ring in person.
Now, I am crafting her wedding band to pair harmoniously with the engagement ring.
For this ring, we chose the same material as the engagement ring. I’m now crafting it in 18k rose gold (called pink gold in Japan), with delicate, organic lines.
The natural beauty of Yakushima always shows me the form each object is meant to take.
When I placed two rings together, they were already in harmony.
It’s still a work in progress, but I can picture how beautiful the final piece will be.
The lilies are in beautiful bloom, and the mountains hold thick clouds gently, as if cradling something precious.
Today as well, I keep on building the ring, little by little, bit by bit.
Work In Progress
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