Handmade by Richard Messina in the tradition of the ancient Italian goldsmaiths, this lovely ring is cold forged out of 24k yellow gold. Following the guding prinicpal of "form follows function" Richard creates these ring using only gold, a hammer and an anvil. The metal is never heated and the molecules of the gold are actually compressed making this the only wearable 24kt wedding band we have ever seen.
This ring is 5mm and available as shown in 24k yellow gold.
Style: 5x1mm HAMMER
Price reflects sizing. Please contact The Clay Pot ordering, sizing, and price information.
Price $1,225.00
Artist's Biography ~
Richard Messina was born in Italy in 1955 and has been a metalsmith for over 30 years. He has a reputation for clean, forged work that reflects his philosophy that "Less is More". His pieces are simple and refined yet complex in beauty and inspiration. His jewelry encompasses a serious quality without compromising the fluidity of elegance. The guiding principle of form follows function leads him as he creates a wide array of jewelry. Most recently he has presented a stunning line of intricately hammered wedding bands. Messina continues to create jewelry from his studio in upstate New York.
Due to the custom nature of our wedding bands and engagement rings, they are not available for purchase online. The rings pictured on these pages are intended to provide a comprehensive overview of our instore collection.
Please note that the listed prices are based on current precious metal market values. We do our best to update these prices on a regular basis, but they can be subject to change without notice.
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