{"title":"Battle of the Rings 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the daily matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the competition \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBATTLE of the RINGS, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eotherwise known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRING SMACKDOWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a head-to-head, tournament style, single-elimination competition, juried exhibition, and virtual event with a top prize of $500. This year 32 selected rings will compete daily, May 11-29, 2026. The last rings standing will be crowned, The Ring Smackdown Champion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin in and vote for your favorites on Instagram\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danacadesignstudio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e@danacadesignstudio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas these exceptional rings compete head to head, for the title of BATTLE of the RINGS CHAMPION! May 4-29, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll rings come with a great story, read the details and view videos. Rings are available for purchase. YOU could own a champion!!\u003cspan\u003e  All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-mandrels-team-copy\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShanks \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" 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","products":[{"product_id":"alejandro-palencia-1-618","title":"Alejandro Palencia | 1.618","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Alejandro Palencia, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver and opals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e11 (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 My inspiration for 1.618 came from contemplation, observing how plants adapt and find light using their wisdom of natural expansion. 1.618, or the divine proportion, is a mathematical number that defines the perfect visual harmony in nature, art and design. 1.618 was designed for meditation and reflection, a tool to help you return to the present. In this physical world, there is always space for surprise, wonder, and the unique magic of opals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlejandro Palencia, Colombian artisan and contemporary jeweler, creates structured and symmetrical pieces using precious metals and hand-pulled wire. Alejandro’s early experiences as a street artisan have inspired his contemporary collections and his continued use of wire wrapping and filigree. The precision and movement can be attributed to Alejandro’s inspiration in pre-Colombian art and his admiration to the repetitive patterns in fractals, nature's sacred geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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\/EQumNBoPFiA?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":52489729081633,"sku":"B26-66","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2666-P2.jpg?v=1776892917"},{"product_id":"alyssa-farber-sweet-commotion","title":"Alyssa Farber | Sweet Commotion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Alyssa Farber, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver with river rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.5 (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\u003eBees gather and swirl around a small honey pot, drawn by sweetness. The pot was hand-fused, then sawn open to pass a mechanical armature through its center before being fused closed again. Beneath the band, a honey-colored river rock set in a bezel offers a small hidden touch of honey for the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI’m a Seattle-based jewelry maker drawn to whimsy and the unexpected details found in everyday living. After taking a metalsmithing class at North Seattle College in 2014, I was hooked. Working primarily in silver, I create playful, story-driven pieces that increasingly lean toward wearable sculpture—small worlds of curiosity, movement, and surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/u-u2dcqopBQ?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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":52489769255201,"sku":"B26-38","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2638-P1.jpg?v=1776474568"},{"product_id":"andrea-mlnarik","title":"Andrea Mlnarik | Plastic Fantastic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Andrea Mlnarik, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrass, Silver, PET plastic, Silk thread, Zapon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 (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\u003eI set out to unite unconventional materials. Plastic and silk thread are not typical for fine jewelry, yet together they create a striking statement piece. A repurposed PET bottle element, stitched onto a brass ring, transforms the ordinary into something unexpectedly refined and precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI have been drawn to craft and art throughout my entire school years. After completing my technical diploma in design, I began my training as a goldsmith and later earned my master craftsman qualification. In 2022, I founded my own studio. Alongside being a mother, I spend much of my time creating in my small workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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\/5KsTsIiO8jk\"\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":52489796714785,"sku":"B26-5","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B265-P1.jpg?v=1776471143"},{"product_id":"april-bower","title":"April Bower | Striped, Folded \u0026 Jumped","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  April Bower, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eArgentium .940, fine silver, copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.5\u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e10 (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\u003eI specialize in metalsmithing with Argentium silver. This folded ring pushed my fusing skills to create seamless connections without solder, except for the bi-metal overlay. Argentium and etched bi-metal form a striking contrast of bright silver and dark copper patterns. Moving jump rings add subtle motion, inviting interaction. The work honors Carol Webb’s etched bi-metal process, which I continue to practice and teach to carry her legacy forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eBower transforms Argentium silver into wearable pieces defined by texture and contrast. Guided by a “less is more” philosophy, her work highlights the natural elegance of the metal. Argentium’s whiteness, fusibility, and low tarnish support understated yet striking designs suitable for daily wear. With a background in fine jewelry bench work, she emphasizes craftsmanship and longevity. Bower holds a BFA, apprenticed as a goldsmith, and teaches workshops both live and online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/i9VBzzqZl3c?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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":52489818177825,"sku":"B26-19","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2619-P1.jpg?v=1776472258"},{"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":"danielle-giese-revolution","title":"Danielle Giese | Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Danielle Giese, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, 14k gold, Oregon Sunstone, White Topaz\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\u003eRevolution is a kinetic ring centered on a brilliant checkered-cut white topaz, encircled by a track that carries a vivid Oregon sunstone in continuous motion. The moving stone shifts with the wearer, tracing an ever-changing orbit that plays with light and balance. Fabricated by hand using traditional metalsmithing techniques, this piece explores the relationship between control and movement, capturing a sense of enduring, unconquered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eDanielle Giese discovered silversmithing in the late 1990s and is largely self-taught, learning through books, videos, and experimentation. She enjoys working outside traditional rules, often finding creative solutions and making her own tools. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, handcrafted using sterling silver, mixed metals, natural stones, and other materials. Danielle creates with fire, tools, and a love of making - crafting small, thoughtful pieces meant to be worn and enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/5pAk9FksGew?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52489870639393,"sku":"B26-76","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B26a76-P1.jpg?v=1776886619"},{"product_id":"deanna-puls","title":"DeAnna Puls | Rational Thought is Self Referential","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Deanna Puls, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Moissanite\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\u003eThe name of this spinner ring is “Rational Thought is Self Referential.” When we think thoughts, we then think additional thoughts towards determining if the first thought is true. In analyzing our own thinking, we generate a loop that often feels very profound and important, but what if it’s not? This ring creates a visual reminder of going in circles, of ending up right back where you started, and invites the wearer to reflect on how profound or important thoughts really are?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeAnna lives in Seattle with her husband and three cats and has experience with many different art mediums. After her first class at Danaca Design in 2020, she quickly fell in love with the large variety of textures and finishes she could achieve in metal. Her interests lie in stone setting and hand-fabricating as many components as possible and making one of a kind pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/45shUduy1t0?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52489894134049,"sku":"B26-22","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B26a22-P1.jpg?v=1776473227"},{"product_id":"emily-spykman-respite-from-the-sun","title":"Emily Spykman | Respite From The Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Emily Spykman, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Brazilian Citrine, Jade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 (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\u003eThe hot Southwest sunshine is baking the desert, and the only shade available is a Prickly Pear patch. A snake hears your approach on the path, poking it's head out underneath the sharp spines to investigate... Is it friend or foe? Which are you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmily Spykman is a jeweler, educator, gallerist and multi-passionate artist living in Santa Fe, NM. The inspiration for most of their work comes from minute observation of forms and textures in the natural world. 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View the entire 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 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 \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":52489898426657,"sku":"B26-70","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2670-P1.jpg?v=1776476783"},{"product_id":"emma-fortune-toaster","title":"Emma Fortune | Toaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Emma Fortune, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, patina\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\u003eA lot of jewellery is designed to be timeless, elegant, and very serious.\u003cbr\u003eThis ring is a tiny toaster. The ring is hand fabricated with sterling silver. Complete with a lever so the toast can move up and down like the real thing. I like the idea that something precious and something completely ordinary can live in the same object. Because honestly, if a piece of jewelry can make you smile every time you look at it, it’s doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmma Fortune is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Vancouver, B.C. With a lifelong passion for making, she is dedicated to building a career grounded in creative expression. Emma’s work is driven by a belief in the importance of craftsmanship. Through thoughtful design and careful attention to quality, she brings a sense of joy and whimsy to her practice. Emma is currently finishing her second year of studies at Vancouver Community College in the Jewellery Art and Design program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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":52489909829921,"sku":"B26-20","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2620-P1.jpg?v=1776472569"},{"product_id":"grainne-murray-spocus","title":"Grainne Murray | Spocus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Grainne Murray, Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver and Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e11 (can't be resized, can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eI am very interested in the imagery, graphs and visual representations around Nuerodiversity - extracting positives from what’s normally deemed negative. 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View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52489936044321,"sku":"B26-49","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B26a49-P1.jpg?v=1776890128"},{"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. My work reflects this ongoing search for harmony—capturing fleeting beauty, transforming it, and shaping it into wearable art that embodies both contrast and equilibrium.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/PXn1-4hRuhk?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":"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":"izak-anderson-into-the-crucible","title":"Izak Anderson | Into the Crucible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Izak Anderson, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling, dental crucible \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 (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\u003eI found this adorable dental crucible at an estate sale years ago. Inspired by taking Andy Cooperman's imaginative captures class, I hand fabricated a sterling silver basket to proudly display it on top of your hand. It was a pleasure to turn an ordinary dental tool into a whimsical and wearable conversation starter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eIzak Anderson is a jeweler and diamond setter based in Seattle, Washington. Izak first discovered his passion for jewelry-making while in high school. After earning his degree in psychology and studio arts from Central Washington University in 2017, where he studied under Professor Keith Lewis, he went on to work as a bench smith for Jamie Joseph. Recently Izak returned to Seattle to work full-time as a stone setter after graduating from the Alexandre School of Optical Diamond Setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/BcLnh4oBlto?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52489964749089,"sku":"B26-37","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B26a37-P1.jpg?v=1776474440"},{"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":"kate-caswell-let-them-eat-sprinkles","title":"Kate Caswell | Let Them Eat Sprinkles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Kate Caswell, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eBronze, Sterling Silver, Copper, Black Onyx,  Sprinkles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 (Cannot 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 orangutang may have the leaves of mango, fig and durian trees adorning his ring because he thinks that’s a good way to eat. But there’s some fat cat who has a better use for those wild lands. After all, there’s a buck to be made! Clear that land and plant some palms.  Let them eat palm oil!  (But we’ll make it into sprinkles first - a little bit of sugar and food coloring makes the medicine go down and all that… ). \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eKate Caswell, a jewelry artist specializing in wax carving and lost wax casting, works out her studio based in Jamestown, NY.  Her work is known for a playful, tongue-in-cheek style that push the boundaries of practicality while maintaining a level of wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/rv9pa-csrPI?feature=share\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\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":52528256811297,"sku":"B26-36","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2636-P2.jpg?v=1776890769"},{"product_id":"kris-carlos-sasamba","title":"Kris Carlos | Sasamba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Kris Carlos, Philippines \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, brass, copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 (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\"Sasamba\" is the Filipino word for Praying Mantis.  This was part of a micro series of insect related pieces that was inspired by a beetle flying in my room. I wanted to create something very whimsical, a take on cabinet of curiosities, fairies, and a play on puppetry. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eKris Carlos (b. 1985, Manila) started her smithing journey in 2018 when she took a basic silversmithing class at The Studio 925 in Manila where she was later asked to be an apprentice for the studio, and eventually became an instructor. Kris is known for combining her sculptures with jewelry and like to experiment with painting and coloring metal. In 2023, to further her smithing skills, she took a short course in chasing and repousse in Aoyama School of Jewellery in Tokyo, Japan. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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\/HsL3TRlybuU?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":52528263168289,"sku":"B26-15","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2615-P1.jpg?v=1776890903"},{"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":"lena-echelle-tephrocactus-joya","title":"Lena Echelle | Tephrocactus joya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Lena Echelle, Argentina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eGoatskin, silk, sterling silver, yerba mate dye, acrylic paint, soap, acrylic resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 (Can't be resized \/ Can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eTephrocactus, or paper spine cactus, is a native genus of cactus in the deserts of Northwestern Argentina. In Argentina, “joya” does not only mean jewel but also great, beautiful, awesome, precious in general -- without any necessary reference to monetary value. This fantasy genus and species of ring suggests that wild plants and places might be considered the greatest “joya” of all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginally a jeweler\/metalsmith from the US, I moved to the mountains of La Rioja, Argentina, from Dallas, Texas, in 2009. The Northwestern region of Argentina is extensively mined for precious metals, but I was surprised to discover it was impossible to acquire them without travelling across the country to Buenos Aires. Eventually, I fell in love with the beauty of the hardy native plants and wide-open landscapes and began to work primarily with locally sourced, upcycled materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/UtYKxwmB6Kg?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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":52531359351073,"sku":"B26-77","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2677-P1.jpg?v=1776891452"},{"product_id":"loren-celedonia-hourglass-ring-time-is-precious","title":"Loren Celedonia | Hourglass Ring, Time is Precious","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Loren Celedonia, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver, Diamond Sand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5 (can be resized\/can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn hourglass measures time, this time is measured in diamond grains. Set behind Quartz Crystal is .50 carat of White Diamond Grains. The 1\"x 1\/2\" Sterling Silver oval can turn to start the time again, the grains will fall to the bottom. Wear it solid Silver or crystal side up. The solid Silver oval can be customized with engraving. The delicate silver double wire Band Measures 2mm in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eLoren Celedonia Jewelry, founded in Brooklyn in 2012, creates pieces sparked by powerful memories — jewelry that tells stories and becomes part of many more. With a BFA in Metals, years in NYC's jewelry industry, and a GIA Graduate Gemologist credential, Loren brings expertise to every piece. Her work blends simplicity and timelessness with a delicate sensibility, translating traditional \u003cspan class=\"lm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;\"\u003emetalwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e into something sophisticated and modern. Using recycled metals and unique stones, each collection carries a spirit of energy, renewal, and strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/PrfxRlRRzJE?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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52533081276705,"sku":"B26-64","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B26a64-P1.jpg?v=1776891671"},{"product_id":"myon-rox-phi","title":"Myon Rox | PHI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Myon Rox, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eRing: sterling silver, magnet, ebony tip (old violin peg); Base: biodeg PLA, concave mirror, coil, electronic circuit, 9 V battery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.75 (Can't be resized\/can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003ePHI is a kinetic sculpture in the form of an eternally spinning top ring, named for the golden ratio (φ ≈ 1.618). Its Fibonacci-inspired floral pattern radiates from an ebony tip. When spun, the ring blurs into a fleeting bloom, a dance of mathematics and perception. It can spin up to three days, powered by an embedded magnet and pulsed coil beneath the concave mirror of the 3D-printed base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eMyon Rox (aka Frank Blum) is a Berlin-based artist merging nature, science, and technology into handcrafted wearable sculptures, interactive installations, and 3D-based designs. At the interface of art and science, his practice is driven by curiosity and a desire to experiment. His works transform scientific ideas, phenomena, and technical inventions into tangible, sensory experiences that invite interaction and sometimes reveal hidden patterns in the natural and technological world. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind more at myonrox.com and frankblum.de\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/3uekIfDBtOE?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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 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 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 \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":52533326184737,"sku":"B26-62","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2662-P1.jpg?v=1776891883"},{"product_id":"nancy-bonnema-ebony-fan","title":"Nancy Bonnema | Ebony Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Nancy Bonnema, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, ebony, diamonds, pre-enameled steel, silver foil\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\u003eThis ring was inspired by the ebony neck of the violin that I carved and the movement of the ring representing a fan with diamonds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eNancy Bonnema is a Seattle based  artist that is inspired by calligraphic movement, line, shape and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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\/CC_n5vD0ZbU?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":52533330542881,"sku":"B26-61","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2661-P1.jpg?v=1776474942"},{"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":"sara-elgohary-the-spot-of-tea-ring-part-1-of-the-impractical-teapot-series","title":"Sara Elgohary | The Spot of Tea Ring, Part 1 of the Impractical Teapot Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sara Elgohary, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eCopper, Sterling Silver, 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\u003eThe Impractical Teapot Series came into being during a road trip discussion with friends, where absurd ideas naturally thrive. Initially, most of these ideas were meant for ceramics, but the reminder of the Battle of the Rings sparked the idea for a metal version. This piece, my first metal teapot, was crafted with tools improvised to adjust to the smaller scale and giddy feeling you get when working through a new process while only sort of knowing what you're doing but doing it anyway. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eI am a mixed media sculptor and jeweler with an interest in creating work that explores our interactions as people with objects around us, specifically with the personal value placed on inherently non-valuable objects. I explore these connections by creating ornate containers and vessels for said objects. I received a BFA in Spatial Art from SJSU, where I studied woodworking, ceramics, and non-ferrous metalsmithing among other media which I use to create ornate housing for mundane objects. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/AkHaYhEtMMo?feature=share\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\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\/AkHaYhEtMMo?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":52533382578465,"sku":"B26-55","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2655-P1.jpg?v=1776474684"},{"product_id":"sara-giordano-shackle","title":"Sara Giordano | Shackle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sara Giordano, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.5 (can't be resized, can be replicated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis ring was made while feeling stuck, both creatively and physically due to the current climate. It's reminiscent of chains and armor that can feel limiting, but with a playful edge as a reminder to still look for the pockets of joy wherever they can be found. The four rings move with the hand and produce a fun clinking noise. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eMy work focuses on movement and clean lines. Every piece has a built in tactile component that is meant to be played with, whether that be spinning, sliding, or rotating. I work in hand fabricated sterling and fine silver, sometimes with semi-precious stones. \u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, I currently work and reside in central Massachusetts creating my own jewelry while also working as both a jeweler’s studio assistant and a metalsmith for a costumer.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/R0OxdpwabF8?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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 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 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 \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":52533389558049,"sku":"B26-78","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2678-P1.jpg?v=1776886842"},{"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":"theresa-applegate-will-the-butterflies-return","title":"Theresa Applegate | Will the Butterflies Return?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Theresa Applegate, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Fine Silver, 14k Yellow Gold, Spinel, Kyanite, Tourmaline, Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 (Can 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\u003eEach season begs the question. This ring honors the delicate balance of conditions required for Monarch butterflies and the host plants they need to thrive. It features milkweed flowers, leaves, a seed pod, and gold granules representing monarch caterpillar eggs. The gemstones reflect the colors of my summer garden. The removable mobile hangs from the cast oak branch while the ring is worn. The piece is a physical embodiment of the balancing act required for a thriving pollinator population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eTheresa Applegate is a metalsmith and educator based in New Albany, Indiana. Her work blends sculpture and function; always connected to natural surroundings. Theresa holds a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, a MAT from the University of Louisville, and continued graduate studies with the Art of Education University. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, raising butterflies, adventurous food, and spending time with her husband and two children.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/H6OeeW8NxhI?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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 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 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 \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":52533411545377,"sku":"B26-12","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2612-P1.jpg?v=1776892196"},{"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. 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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":"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":"tyler-haas-starry-night-puzze","title":"Tyler Haas | Starry Night Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Tyler Haas, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, 14k Gold, Lab Grown Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable in sizes US 3-7 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis ring is inspired by the swirling winds and starry skies of Van Gogh's Starry Night, combined with the beautiful Cascade Mountains I live in. But this ring has a fun party trick. The mountains and sky can be separated into two rings, and must be put back together like a puzzle. Removing the sky reveals a second layer of background mountains. Seven lab grown diamonds sparkle in the sky as stars and swirls of yellow gold could be the night wind, or the Northern Lights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eTyler is an artisan jeweler living in Bend, Oregon. His usual jewelry style could best be described as medieval fantasy\/elven, but he loves discovering new techniques and ideas that feed his passion for creativity. He thrives on pushing the bounds of what can be done in jewelry, creating exceptional and unique pieces of wearable art. He has competed in the Battle of the Rings three times, bringing him one Innovative Mechanisms Award and one First Place.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/cDVlTMz0_2g?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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 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 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 \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":"US 3","offer_id":52745302737185,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 4","offer_id":52745302769953,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 5","offer_id":52745302802721,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 6","offer_id":52745302835489,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 7","offer_id":52745302868257,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8","offer_id":52745302901025,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9","offer_id":52745302933793,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10","offer_id":52745302966561,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11","offer_id":52745302999329,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 12","offer_id":52745303032097,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 13","offer_id":52745303064865,"sku":"B26-60","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2660-P1.jpg?v=1776892617"},{"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":"xianbin-guo-gem-and-corn","title":"Xianbin Guo | Gem and Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Xianbin Guo, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, corn seed\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\u003e“Gem and Corn” reimagines jewelry as a living system. In this series, glass gem corn kernels are set as gemstones, transforming the ring into a form of “plantable jewelry.” If returned to the soil, the source material can grow and yield more future “gems.” Its radiating structure evokes sprouting, multiplication, and renewal, linking adornment to cultivation and proposing value as something regenerative rather than fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eXianbin Guo is an artist and craftsperson working in metal objects and jewelry. Trained in Biological Sciences at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guo brings biological knowledge into contemporary craft. Now an MFA candidate in Metalsmithing at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Guo explores nutrient cycles, interspecies relationships, and organic structures, creating work that invites audiences to experience the beauty, logic, and vitality of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/A-5NMqlZtFw?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\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\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":52533537538337,"sku":"B26-9","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B269-P1.jpg?v=1776471270"},{"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.jpg?v=1777405819","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026.oembed","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}