Sophia Mann / Emily Thatcher

IMPACT. Sophia Mann's aptly-named ring, based on artist Jenny Saville's paintings of distorted flesh, was made by manipulating clay through nylon. Gnarltastic! The Swiss jeweller also makes an impact with her refreshing beadwork:

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Some more distortion from UK jeweller Emily Thatcher, whose "companion" rings feature clean and simple bands bent pleasingly askew.

Even more jewellery:

• Wendy Wallin Malinow (Oregon) - bright & quirky


• Neunique (New York) - gunmetal fishbones


• Sally Pawson (UK) - dots on pastel


• Like Beau (California) - crosses & lions


• Pushan Designs (Toronto) - playful silver