Nagi Nakajima / Tinctory

These lovely rings are like tiny silk scarves for your fingers! Well, except for the part where they're made of aluminum. Pleated rings in a rainbow of hues by Japan's Nagi Nakajima.

Bonus link: for more colourful, shibori-style pleats — but in fabric instead of aluminum — check out Tinctory of Birmingham, England.

Even more jewellery:

• Tine De Ruysser (Belgium) - folded metal


• Camille Young (Tucson, AZ) - fabulous flowers


• Marloe Bakx (Netherlands) - graphic necklaces


• Carol Taylor (New York) - semiprecious beads


• Markus Engert (Germany) - bold & contemporary