Jane Gowans / Ileava (Maya Nishimura)

Is a ring still a ring if it can only be worn around the wrist? I'll have to break out the ol' PHIL101 textbook and see what Kierkegaard had to say about that. In the meantime, enjoy sassy UK artist Jane Gowans and her interpretations of "slap," "hold," "hug" and other actions.

Bonus link:
Speaking of hugs, get a bear hug for your finger with California's Ileava Jewelry (Maya Nishimura). Also available in monkey and rabbit.

Even more jewellery:

• Hugu (Japan) - ants & animals


• Amy Weiks (Virginia) - art jewellery


• Adam Evans (California) - contemporary metal


• Anna Örnberg (Sweden) - cinnamon buns


• Frank Jewellery (Vancouver) - silver & brass