Robin Valentine | Danse Macabre

Artist:  Robin Valentine, MAMaterials: sterling silver, moonstone Size: 9.5 (Can't be resized) One of a kind Artist Statement:  The first thing you may notice about the Danse Macabre is the skull peering out through the moonstone set atop the coffin, like the stained-glass window of a mausoleum. There's no one inside, though, because underneath the coffin there's a wreath of "dancing" bones that spin all the way around. This ring was made in the spirit of the phrase "memento mori" reminding us all to dance while we still can, because we'll all end up in the same place one day. Technical Process Info: This ring was entirely hand fabricated using basic jewelry making techniques such as piercing, sawing, filing, folding, soldering, etc. as well as somewhat advanced techniques like the hinge and ball catch of the coffin.  Artist Bio: Robin is a mostly self-taught multi-disciplinary artist who favors metal and stone above all else. They enjoy the process of creating "something from a whole