Nature-Inspired Rings – How To Pick ‘The One’
When it comes to organic engagement and wedding rings, most people think of leaves and flowers, serpents, claws and earthy tones. Nature has been a major source of inspiration for many brides-to-be as an organic element gives a ring a unique twist, be it feminine and delicate, or bold and abstract. Belle About Town spoke to the experts at Taylor and Hart to explore some of the ways in which you can customise a ring by paying tribute to nature.
Flora
The most common nature-infused element in engagement and wedding ring designs is inspired by botanical forms such as flowers, leaves, vines and branches. Undoubtedly flowers are packed with symbolism and have been present on ring designs since Victorian times. The look and texture of a flower can be mimicked in a plethora of ways – the centre can be made of a coloured gemstone, the petals – crafted with a satin metal finish to perfectly capture the beauty of a flower.
When it comes to incorporating leaves and branches as a whimsical twist, this is most commonly done with the help of accent diamonds or gemstones.
You might also want to consider a vintage design, as vintage engagement rings often feature leaves and organic shapes, especially those from the Art Nouveau period between the 1890s-1910.
Fauna
The animal world has been increasingly present in engagement and wedding rings. Dragons, insects, sea creatures – they’re all heavy with symbolism and any expert designer can embody an animal feature into your ring. It can be simply an abstract interpretation of a body feature, like a wing, a paw, an eye, or a bolder and more literal representation of the same. Anything is possible with custom design.
Body and Cosmos
We’re all made of stars, right? So it’s only natural that stars and luminaries can inspire a symbol of love that’s so close to our heart as the engagement ring.
Voice recordings and heartbeats can be engraved on the inside of a ring as a perfect gesture of commitment. Some go even further by crafting their lover’s DNA molecule into a complex ring design.
We often see stars, planets, the Moon and zodiac signs swiftly incorporated into the design with the help of meticulous metal work and the right choice of gemstones.
Some tips
If you want to enhance the warmth of your ring, you might want to use yellow gold as it radiates warmth, especially when it comes to leaves and branches. Up against a deep blue sapphire or forest green emerald, these elements can represent earth’s natural forces, such as the sun, the ocean or flora!
Rose gold goes well with floral designs, while intricate engravings stand out perfectly in platinum. Metal choices are entirely down to your personal preference but tips like these will help you design a unique engagement ring with a biophilic twist.
