Laura Potter / Kami Designs (A Mi Kim)

Trees aren't the only things whose rings reveal their age. "How Old I Am" is an ongoing project by UK artist Laura Potter. In her own words: "I made approximately 100 rings using 0.5mm 18ct gold wire. Each year on my birthday I solder one ring closed around another, thereby producing a chain of connected circles that may be worn together as a ring. The body of the ring builds over time, with each separate wire circle representing a complete year of my life.
This ring will only be finished when I am."

Take an extended lunch, because she has a large portfolio of conceptual jewellery, etc., to explore.

Bonus link:
For a similar concept, check out this "annual ring" with tree-like rings by Kami Designs, aka Sydney- based Korean jeweller A Mi Kim (visit her site for a better view).

Even more jewellery:

• Sara Ferrari (Italy) - timeline bracelets


• Robin Quigley (Rhode Island) - art jewellery


• Chloe Shay (Australia) - silver & colour


• Dinny Hall (UK) - simple & modern


• Roarke (New York) - beads & leather