Krista Lehari | Sleeping Value/Garage Find

Artist:  Krista Lehari, Estonia 
Materials: Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Smoky Quartz, Cubic Zirconia
Size: 6.75 (can't be resized)

One of a kind

Artist Statement: This 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.
 

Artist Bio: I 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.

Team Mandrels- Representing Team - Alex Boyd

This ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. View the entire collection HERE, view the matches HERE, and learn more HERE.