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"Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious." -Ruth Reich
Golden Truffle Ring, Solid 18K Yellow Gold, Truffle is 10mm high, 10mm in diameter, band is 5mm wide and 2mm thick. 2010
White Truffle Ring, Sterling Silver, Truffle is 10mm high, 10mm in diameter, band is 5mm wide and 2mm thick, 2010
The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting”
― Andy Warhol
A crinkled sparkling lump evokes memories of Ferrero Rocher-filled boxes during holidays or simply a sweet little pick-me-up after a long ordinary day. Chocolate. I'm talking about chocolate. Chocolate wrapped in gold. The anticipation of revelation.
Or maybe this golden truffle is a mythical cousin of the white truffle. What do you think that would taste like. Stardust, champagne, dirt. Perhaps a hint of Parmigiano.
The glittery treat contrasts with a smooth thick flat band. The perfect artistic statement. A beautiful piece you'll want to look at even when you're not wearing it.
So ugly, good thing it's delicious.
White truffle: the most decadent fungus that you could sprinkle and infuse your food with. I made a silver version to grate over your pasta (don't). Something charming about a sparkling lump.
The glittery fungus contrasts with a smooth thick matte band. Sculptural and substantial, this ring is nice to look at even when you're not wearing it.