{"title":"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Mandrels Team","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"256\" width=\"512\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/Battle_Team_graphic_clean_long.jpg?v=1778105606\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJURORS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresenting team \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-mandrels-team-copy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShanks \u003c\/a\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresenting team \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-copy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMandrels\u003c\/a\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the entire ring collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the daily matches \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more about the competition \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catherine-zdancewic-the-bright-red-gumball-machine","title":"Catherine Zdancewic | The Bright Red Gumball Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Catherine Zdancewic, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, copper, glass, paint, polymer clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable in US 6-12, (each ring is handmade so minor differences are to be expected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou walked into the downtown pizza shop, your arm reaching up to hold your mom's hand, and as you passed through the doors, you spotted it!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bright Red Gumball Machine. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts contents, so sweet and beautiful, drew you closer.  \u003cbr\u003eWith no quarter, you tried to turn the handle- it only moved so far.  \u003cbr\u003eNo gumballs today.  *Sigh*  \u003cbr\u003eYour gaze stayed fixed on the confetti of colorful treats as you were led back out the door.  \u003cbr\u003eI'll be back, you thought and smiled.  I'll be back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eCatherine has a knack for incorporating play in her jewelry by adding the unexpected, like a pop of color or moving parts, to make you smile and reminisce about the joys in life. She earned a BFA from Maine College of Art and currently resides in Lititz, Pennsylvania where she is inspired to create pieces that bring joy into the world in a way that echoes the happiness she feels from sunshiny days, bright flowers, and hearing the uncontrollable giggling of children!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/GKeIgiO1tZs?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"US 6","offer_id":52745392193825,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 7","offer_id":52745392226593,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8","offer_id":52745392259361,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9","offer_id":52745392292129,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10","offer_id":52745392324897,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11","offer_id":52745392357665,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 12","offer_id":52745392390433,"sku":"B26-31","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2631-P1.jpg?v=1776474212"},{"product_id":"christopher-gerber","title":"Christopher Gerber | Buried just below the grass on a hillside in England, I found treasure (BJBTGOAHIE, IFT)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Christopher Gerber, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eWrought Iron, Delftware Shard, Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.5 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome time ago, while working in England, I was immersed in a world that fed on and was informed by the origins of the industrial revolution.  Much time was spent at historical industrial sites, where remnants of the processes and signs of the makers could still be found.  A wrought iron spike and a shard of delftware were among the items I gathered, each speaking of a different time.  Once discarded and forgotten, they now come together to live a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst exposed as a child to the landscapes of Wisconsin, Christopher Gerber now explores the Pacific Northwest, dissecting and interpreting wilderness areas through traditional metalsmithing techniques. Mountain peaks, desert vistas, and sprawling coastlines are scaled down into attainable pieces, allowing manageable interpretation. As a maker and an avid outdoor adventurer, Gerber explores formal techniques from both worlds to help him achieve a better understanding of the space he moves thru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/GGeK2mAUM80?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52489852191009,"sku":"B26-33","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2633-P1.jpg?v=1776474346"},{"product_id":"hsinyu-candy-chu-inner-compass-locket-ring","title":"Hsinyu Candy Chu | Inner Compass Locket Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Hsinyu Candy Chu, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e14kt yellow gold, sterling silver, transparent sapphire disc, turquoise cabochon, princess-cut \u0026amp; marquise diamond melees and bluish green basse-taille enamel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable in sizes US 6.5 -7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis sterling silver ring features a locket whose upper chamber holds a 14 karat yellow gold compass rose, enclosing a pivoting transparent sapphire. Princess-cut diamond melees mark the cardinal points. Beneath, basse-taille bluish-green enamel evokes the vast ocean—an uncertainty navigated by faith. When closed, a natural marquise-shaped diamond forms a radiant Third Eye, symbolizing inner vision and awakened awareness. Fleur-de-lis carvings along the shank recall historic compass markers, guiding with clarity and a sense of divine orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e My inspiration comes from wandering through gardens, exploring museums, and admiring architecture. Every journey shapes my perspective and fuels my creativity, as I continuously explore and create. From an early age, I was influenced by my father, a Feng Shui consultant, and became fascinated by the balance of Yin and Yang. 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View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"6.5","offer_id":52745377841441,"sku":"B26-30","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":52745377874209,"sku":"B26-30","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5","offer_id":52784943890721,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2630-P1.jpg?v=1777061229"},{"product_id":"jessica-tsai-forget-me-not","title":"Jessica Tsai | Forget Me Not","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Jessica Tsai, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBorosilicate glass, wood (stand)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.75 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eInspired by traditional natural history bell jar displays, this ring reimagines the glass dome as something intimate and wearable. Flameworked in borosilicate glass, the hollow form encases hand-sculpted glass forget-me-nots in perpetual bloom, never to fade. Referencing Beauty and the Beats’s enchanted rose, the piece speaks to memorial, devotion, and time held in suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eJessica Tsai is a Taiwanese-American glassblower based in Philadelphia. She received her BFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and completed the Scientific Glass Technology program at Salem Community College. Rendering life forms in borosilicate glass on the torch, she pays respect to the intricacies of the natural world with high detail and craftsmanship. Her work explores impermanence and fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/-vAFQww_L-o?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52489980772641,"sku":"B26-7","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B267-P1.jpg?v=1776890486"},{"product_id":"john-sullivan-bloom","title":"John Sullivan | Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  John Sullivan, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e304 Stainless Steel, Citrine, Enamel Paint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaking a pause from my body of work addressing the topics of mental health and trauma, I set out to make a ring with no grander purpose than to create something light and fun. Combining my desire to make something mechanical with the arrival of spring, the simple idea of making a blooming flower came into being. Free from the constraints I typically place upon myself, I began freely experimenting with form and function alongside new techniques and materials. The result is a ring born from an engagingly fun challenge and the simple desire to make something beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Sullivan is an artist, metalsmith, and educator whose work focuses on psychology, neuropsychology, and interpersonal relationships. He received his BFA from CSU Fort Collins and his MFA from SUNY New Paltz. He has taught at SUNY New Paltz and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. In his private studio practice, he explores the themes and issues surrounding trauma, creating work that serves to translate traumatic experiences and aid in the therapeutic healing process. John’s work has been featured in publications, exhibitions, collections, and galleries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52490012623137,"sku":"B26-73","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2673-P1.jpg?v=1776890616"},{"product_id":"krista-lehari-sleeping-value-garage-find","title":"Krista Lehari | Sleeping Value\/Garage Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Krista Lehari, Estonia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Smoky Quartz, Cubic Zirconia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75 (can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis piece explores the essence of value, crafted from my \"spare drawer\"—gemstones and details accumulated over years, losing context while hidden away. This drawer is a metaphor for unrealized potential in our ideas and societal resources. By bringing these \"sleeping values\" into the light, I show that true value lies not in a price tag, but in the creative ability to see and repurpose what we already possess.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI am a professional jewelry designer (MA, Estonian Academy of Arts) based in Tallinn. For me, jewelry is a physical concentrate of identity. We need fewer, but more meaningful objects where timeless ideas and precious materials surmount passing trends. Beauty is everywhere, serving as constant inspiration. A good piece delights the author and adds beauty to the wearer, carrying a secret message for those involved. I also create award items and decorative objects, primarily in silver.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52528282730785,"sku":"B26-48","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2648-P1.jpg?v=1776891029"},{"product_id":"lauren-swift-psychedelic-spider-face","title":"Lauren Swift | Psychedelic Spider Face","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Lauren Swift, USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, 10k gold, Black Pearls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable in sizes US 3-13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eI have always had a love for spiders and find them beautiful and fascinating. Ever since I was little, I would catch spiders and make terrariums for them out of my barbie homes. One day I came up with the idea to make a spider face ring since I’ve never seen one anywhere before. So I created this little guy. He is usually a production piece but this one is customized with 10k gold and black pearl eyes giving him a psychedelic look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginally from California, now currently based in Wisconsin, Lauren Sannazzaro Swift is the owner of a small art and jewelry business called Sanazar Rose, where she creates every single piece of jewelry by hand. Inspired by life, love and death her work explores the beauty, the magic and the darkness of being alive. Through symbolic design, she captures life’s complexities and creates deep emotional connections through her art and jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/w9gzYXYFe5M?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"US 3","offer_id":52745324396833,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 4","offer_id":52745324429601,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 5","offer_id":52745324462369,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 6","offer_id":52745324495137,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 7","offer_id":52745324527905,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8","offer_id":52745324560673,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9","offer_id":52745324593441,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10","offer_id":52745324626209,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11","offer_id":52745324658977,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 12","offer_id":52745324691745,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 13","offer_id":52745324724513,"sku":"B26-28","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2628-P1.jpg?v=1776473473"},{"product_id":"krista-lehari-laniakea","title":"Laurie Davis | Laniakea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Laurie Davis, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Rutilated Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn an age when science mattered more than myth, there were sky-watchers who saw what others had missed. Galaxies were not scattered like spilled salt across black velvet. They were drifting. Gathering. Standing beneath island skies, in a place where the heavens were not objects, but ancestors, they chose the name Laniakea. Immeasurable heavens. The celestial lines in this ring honor Laniakea; a living current of galaxies moving together to remind us that nothing in the universe moves alone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eLaurie Davis is an Austin, TX area metalsmith creating one-of-a-kind art jewelry defined by celestial phenomenon, ancient cosmology, and the structured interplay of metal, texture, and stone. She fell in love with astronomy at an early age, staring up in amazement at constellations from her backyard swing. Her work integrates science, myth, and metal to create awe-inspiring jewelry pieces which evoke that same feeling of joy, endless possibility and childlike wonder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52531294568737,"sku":"B26-16","price":1390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2616-P1.jpg?v=1776472127"},{"product_id":"nina-weidner-tethered-talon","title":"Nina Weidner | Tethered Talon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Nina Weidner, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, Pronghorn antler, Clear quartz crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eMy talon-like ring showcases the perfect medley of nature's many creations; highly detailed castings of real leaves that serve as a double bezel, encircling a pronghorn antler and a semi-clear quartz with a haunting white inclusion at the point. A cast twig organically wraps around the finger, tethering the talisman to the wearer. These elements exude earthy beauty; symbolizing growth, renewal, and the untamed wild spirit within. This amulet gives a sense of strength, resilience, and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI am a self-taught artist and designer, driven to continuously create since I was young. I possess skills in realism illustrations, painting, leather work, woodwork, sewing, and jewelry making. Nature serves as a great inspiration for my artwork, as I incorporate earthy colors, textures, and tones in my creations. My aim is to inspire others to perceive nature with the same awe and fascination that I do.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/IjevTq1W_MQ?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533332672801,"sku":"B26-3","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B263-P1.jpg?v=1776470573"},{"product_id":"ryan-gardner-gem-dome-ring","title":"Ryan Gardner | Gem Dome Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Ryan Gardner, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e22K, 18K, sterling silver, rutilated quartz, topaz, tourmaline, diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.5 (can be resized\/can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eA collection of topaz, tourmaline and diamonds sit clustered in 22K gold and 18K gold settings underneath a carved out dome of rutilated quartz. The quartz is set in a 22K gold bezel on a hand fabricated sterling silver ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpon graduation in 2009 I apprenticed for Michael Boyd at his studio in Colorado. That experience turned into a nine-year adventure where it ended with Michael and I as partners in the Colorado Center for Metal Arts. It was with Michael that I learned to work with and manipulate stone, adding a new element to my love of jewelry design.\u003cbr\u003eHaving started my business, Ryan Gardner Designs, in Colorado in 2010, I have moved back to Ohio and now operate my studio in my hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/O6Wgc4YrQF8?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533380317473,"sku":"B26-41","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2641-P2.jpg?v=1776892037"},{"product_id":"taylor-twigg-passion","title":"Taylor Twigg | Passion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Taylor Twigg, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaper, sterling silver, sealants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe past decade was the most tumultuous time of my life. Dealing with past trauma left me struggling to function, culminating in a breakdown. Through it all, art sustained me. All I felt poured out into metal, each piece a bulwark within that chapter of my life. Now, I am on more stable ground with the possibility of a future in front of me that I was once too afraid to consider. The pieces I sculpt now are a reclaiming of my life. ‘Passion’ is my war cry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaylor Twigg graduated from Richmond, the American International University in London with a degree in Art, Design, and Media. She began her career as a sculptor before moving into sculptural jewelry. Her favored mediums are silver, stones, and paper. She shifts between these mediums. Each piece she sculpts is inspired by a story; it is the backbone that informs the design. She believes that jewelry should be a reflection of the soul. Be bold, be vibrant, and above all…let your voice be heard.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533398077729,"sku":"B26-21","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2621-P1.jpg?v=1776472954"},{"product_id":"ting-lu-wing-it","title":"Ting Lu | Wing it!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Ting Lu, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Fine Silver, Orthoceras Fossil, Garnet, Black \u0026amp; White Cubic Zirconia, Steel Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 (Can't be resized \/ Can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eA small creature rests quietly on the hand until its wings stir. Part insect, part automaton, this kinetic jewelry combines articulated wing mechanisms with a transformable structure. The ring band folds to convert the piece into a pendant. Wing it! Pull the tail to animate the creature! The design explores wearing versatility, dynamic movement, and the playful boundary between jewelry and miniature machine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI joined the jewelry world as a maker, having spent my entire professional career as an engineer. I have been a self-taught artist using many 2D\/3D media, but my creative vision finally came into focus when I fabricated my first silver ring in 2014. Metalworking, through the eyes of art, and involvement of math, physics, and chemistry brought the challenges that I was looking for. I specialize in playful, kinetic, and multi-purpose adornments. Check out my website www.tingludesign.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/-6WWVXIixHc?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533427470625,"sku":"B26-23","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2623-P1.jpg?v=1776892379"},{"product_id":"tisha-abrahamsen-captured-dream","title":"Tisha Abrahamsen | Captured Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Tisha Abrahamsen, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBorosilicate Glass and Copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eDreams rarely appear in perfect clarity. They exist between imagination and reality, visible and at times slightly obscured. This piece reflects the instinct to capture and hold those fragile visions in suspension. The contrast between metal and glass echoes the human desire to protect the dreams that shape our lives. To capture them, suspend them, and protect them even if their meaning remains just beyond reach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI have worked with glass in cycles of rediscovery for many years. I studied glass blowing and jewelry fabrication at California College of the Arts (1977–1981). After moving to Seattle, I worked as a production designer and glass blower at The Glass Eye Studio. Since 2006, I have been the owner and designer of André Glass, creating colorful jewelry from handblown glass. I live and work in Seattle, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/SQXraAkF6Dw?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533494776097,"sku":"B26-67","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2667.jpg?v=1776892520"},{"product_id":"winona-snell-im-being-watched","title":"Winona Snell | I'm Being Watched","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Winona Snell, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool, doll eye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.5 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Haiku by Winona Snell \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany seeds have grown.\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers see everything.\u003cbr\u003eIt's kind of creepy.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinona Snell is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Wenatchee ,WA. She earned her AAS degree from Wenatchee Valley College in 2001, and her BFA degree from Central Washington University in 2005 with a focus in metalsmithing\/jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/MaeXLY5bZr8?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533534458145,"sku":"B26-14","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2614-P1.jpg?v=1776471846"},{"product_id":"yarrow-mead-circadian-rhythm-ring","title":"Yarrow Mead | Circadian Rhythm Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yarrow Mead, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, moonstone, sunstone, emerald, garnet, tsavorite garnet, orange sapphire, blue sapphire, topaz, peridot, amethyst, and citrine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.25 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome moments are summer days, some are winter nights, but all are necessary to make up a year and a life. This ring can be set to a specific season (represented by 108 rotating pave set colored stones in the band) and to day or night (represented by a reversible sunstone and a moonstone). Maybe you want to set it in accordance with the world around you as a reminder to stay grounded in the rhythms of the earth. Maybe you want to set it to a season you'd like to embody- your own invincible summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eYarrow Mead is a goldsmith currently working out of Northern California. She has previously worked in the Northern Great Lakes region and the Southwest region of the United States. Her art has been shaped by a longing to capture the beauty and wildness of these landscapes on the edge.  Asymmetry and strong textures serve to create art that is organic, striking, and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533553070369,"sku":"B26-17","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2617-P1.jpg?v=1776892725"},{"product_id":"yushan-cassie-sun-togetherness","title":"Yushan Cassie Sun | Togetherness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yushan Cassie Sun, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e18K gold, lab-grown diamonds, sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 (Can't be resized\/Can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor so long, I felt the world had been divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is me making a wish, as a fine jeweler, begging we all feel seen and understood as one world again. The setting is held by 16 little persons: four hold the stone up; four hold the stone down; eight connecting the 16 together as a whole. Each of them looks up; with an almost hidden smiley face. The ring band is filled with doodle engravings. Oh, and the stone setting can spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYushan Cassie Sun is a fine jewelry artist working with mainly 18k gold and lab-grown or ethically sourced stones. With a studio located in Beijing, China, create one-of-a-kind jewelry to celebrate the wearer’s special occasions. Her goal is to have subtle, practical yet ornate style, that match the wearer’s spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533556936993,"sku":"B26-10","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2610-P1.jpg?v=1776471558"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/collections\/Battle_Team_graphic_sq_clean_a38a7805-2925-4eed-8d9e-ec236a63d86c.jpg?v=1777495030","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-copy.oembed","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}