Repoussé graphite wedding ring from the Nepal collection

• 100% silver-plated alpaca
• Ring width approx. 1.5 cm
• Approximate weight approx. 6 g

New paths begin where maps end - Nepal collection

In the mountains, the higher you go, the fewer the beaten paths - at some point you have to start blazing your own trail. This invitation to seek new answers, instead of following well-known paths, accompanied the designer when, after ten years, she returned to Kathmandu to create the Nepal travel jewelry collection with Nepalese artisans. Sometimes a return to the beginning is the beginning of something completely new - this can be seen in every repoussé ornament, struck millimeter by millimeter by local masters. We transform individual elements on the jewelry table into unique pieces of jewelry, which can serve as a talisman reminding us that above the clouds, there are no beaten paths, only those we dare to chart.

Wedding ring with repoussé decorations from the Nepal collection

This open ring is made of alpaca. In our jewelry studio, we additionally silver-plated it and oxidized it, giving it a distinctive graphite hue that highlights the depth of the decorations. One edge of the ring is adorned with a subtle, punched pattern of tiny indentations in the metal, while the other is left plain and smooth, creating a serene frame for the central part of the ring. It was there that plant ornaments resembling leaves and spreading lotus flowers were minted, which in Nepal has symbolized a shift in perspective, a new perspective, and an opening to new directions for centuries.

The hand that never repeats itself twice – how are repoussé ornaments created?

During her trip to Nepal, Anna Orska saw in the local metalwork workshops the tools that artisans from the Kathmandu Valley have been using for centuries: steel punches, hammers, and chisels of various shapes. The method of creating repoussé ornaments also remains remarkably close to ancient methods. The masters shape the metal from the bottom, extracting a convex relief, and then refine it from the front: deepening the lines, emphasizing the contours, and refining the smallest details. Each ornament is created by hand, strike by strike. Only then do the repoussé pieces leave Nepal for the ORSKA workshop, where they receive their final jewelry form. That's why no two pieces of this jewelry are identical. The course of the vines and the shapes of the leaves and plumes change with the movement of the hand, the force of the strike, and the angle of the tool. These subtle differences are not imperfections, but the traces of the craftsman, proof of authenticity that makes each design one of a kind.

Rings from the Nepal collection - a distinctive accent in men's styling

Wide, repoussé rings from the Nepal collection can become a starting point for creating multi-element compositions. They look best on the index or middle finger, paired with a delicate ring or geometric signet ring. To maintain balance, it's best to wear a bold ring on one hand, and several more delicate models, such as those from the Verum collection, on the other. Those who prefer bolder combinations can combine gold and graphite finishes - the contrast of the metals will emphasize the contemporary character of the styling. Rings also pair well with repoussé bracelets and labradorite bracelets. A wide model can be paired with a chunky cuff worn on the opposite wrist or with a more delicate stone bracelet, which will soften its sculptural form. In masculine styles, a graphite band creates a cohesive ensemble with a steel watch, an oxidized necklace, or a simple chain with Himalayan crystal. A gold-plated ring, on the other hand, is best paired with a subtle necklace or bracelet in the same shade. The key is to vary the proportions: if the ring and bracelet are ornately embellished, the remaining jewelry can be more understated.