Carolina Andersson - He Loves Me (Not) Ring

Artist: Carolina AnderssonMaterials: sterling silver, 24 K gold foil, gold leaf, brass, fresh water pearlSize: 7.25Dimensions: H 38 mm, W 44mm flower, band width 7 mm at the widest point Artist Statement: Making this ring was a bit like playing “he loves me, he loves me not” in reverse. This piece was born out of a pile of silver scraps sitting on my bench, which I melted down and used to fabricate the different elements of this ring. The fabrication process was challenging and time-intensive; each petal was meticulously secured with soldered studs.My wish is that the happiness I feel when creating these pieces of jewelry will transfer to the people wearing and enjoying my work.Artist Bio: I am originally from Sweden, and I began my metalsmithing journey in Seattle, WA more than two decades ago. I have also studied traditional Italian silversmithing techniques at the Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana in Milan, Italy.My work has been exhibited at the Milan International Arts and Craft Fair at sev