Austin Bates / Rick Cameron

Think back to just a few moments ago, before you saw these rings by Cleveland's Austin Bates. Wasn't life so much more boring back then?

Bonus link: if that cowboy needs a horse, he can turn to this sleek "ghost rider" ring by oceanographer-turned- jeweller Rick Cameron of Woodstock, NY.

Even more jewellery:

• Rebecca Roth (Australia) - simple resin


• Erin McDermott (Virginia) - bright & semiprecious


• Dianne King (Scotland) - contemporary silver