via Smith The Kuno Garnet and Silver Ring

via Smith

About the designer:

The via SMiTH label is the shared love of creating - of both designer and maker.

Our pieces are the result of my love to ‘play’ with shape and form and our silver-smiths’ incredible skills to then interpret and create.

The name via SMiTH is simply because our pieces happen via Michelle SMITH and our silver SMITHS.

My whole life has been art.  Making, learning, teaching, producing and now selling.  There’s not been a time that I haven’t used art – for designing, for teaching, for building, and for work.  For me jewellery is wearable art and so must be well designed… simple but thoughtful, balanced but interesting, classic but new.

The via SMiTH shapes are my play on simple geometry, with the added fun of texture and colour. Layers and lines, silvers and golds, bold shapes and small - it’s a labour of love for me and hopefully a treat for you.

The Kuno – Garnet

There’s something very ancient looking about this ring (and its silver sister). So it has been aptly named the Kuno – Balinese for ancient.

A chunky alpha yellow brass band and oval bezel holds a rich baguette cut red garnet. Two silver posts sit either side of the bezel as well as three tiny silver dots following the oval curve.

When this ring is worn ‘stand alone’ it demands attention – but then it can also be teamed perfectly with the Kuad , Bridge or Kosciusko ring

Ring Dimensions:

Ring band 2.5mm,

Oval bezel width 14.5mm x 6mm

Garnet baguette 6mm x 4mm

Sizing:

The Kuno - Garnet comes in four sizes:

Extra Large – US 10 / AUST T ½ (19.8mm Dia)

Large – US 9 / AUST R ½ (18.9MM Dia)

Medium – US 7.5 / AUST O ½ (17.7mm Dia)

Small – US 6 / AUST L ½ (16.5mm Dia)

Materials & Care

This ring is made of a combination of .925 sterling silver and yellow brass, therefore there will be NO fading or wearing of colour even if worn everyday.

If you leave/don't wear your ring for a while it may become a little dull or darker due to normal oxidisation.

In this case there's 3 options:

1. polish with the cleaning cloth supplied with your order/packaging.

2. a simple soft brush/rub with normal toothpaste will instantly brighten.

3. simply ear it! your ring will regain its sparkle in 1-2 days of normal wearing and washing.