1990S - 19K WHITE GOLD, 18K YELLOW GOLD, 18K RED GOLD

Modern interpretation of an ancient style. This series contains fun, bold, meaningful, statement pieces favoured by strong personalities. Each piece tells a story – and has its history. In terms of technique, these are extremely difficult pieces to make, but the results are nothing short of spectacular. Featuring 19K white gold, with either 18K red gold or 18K yellow gold, the base of the ring is made first; the detail is then applied – a difficult task (especially on a tapered ring) requiring much planning, as the pattern completely encircles the ring. In some designs, the contrasting colour is cut out of a single piece of gold and then laminated to the band, so there are no gaps or visible solder flow. This is a highly skilled manual procedure. With a nod to the original Celtic jewellery which was predominately silver with gold accents, idar makes the base of the ring in 19K white gold and skillfully applies an 18k yellow or red gold detail. Jewellery has been around for centuries and the proper techniques have not changed much, idar has much more in common with old-world craftsmen than today's mass-produced computer-designed infiltrated market with low quality materials. Design, craftsmanship and feel strike a visceral now that can only come from the human experience.