Heidi Gibson

HOW DID I GET INTO RING DESIGN?

After my original engagement ring was lost in a house fire (and later recovered… in a drain pipe… on my birthday!), I looked around at my choices for a replacement ring. I was bored to tears by the single solitaire in a halo. Vintage designs had more flavor, but their fragility in age and craftsmanship made them impossible to wear on a daily basis. I was astounded that there was such a huge hole in the industry and set out to fill the gap: vintage-inspired design with the highest quality craftsmanship. I took the opportunity to design my ideal ring: the Gatsby. I received many compliments on the ring over the course of several months and decided to try offering the design for sale online. The response was immediate and outstanding, so I tried my hand at a few more designs. I feel that I bring something different to the market, based on my experience with art and design. I see the stones as shapes to fit together in composition, much like an artist blocking in a base drawing - a more natural approach for me as a painter. My muse lies within the sunburst, art deco style of decades past.