Nymphenburg (Patrik Muff) / Kobo-Angel

Throughout its 260-year history, Germany's Nymphenburg has built a reputation for their porcelain — but it's their silver rings I'm focussing on today. Designed by Patrik Muff (who's already made an appearance on my blog), these Maori tiki rings are intricately-crafted and highly imposing!

Bonus link: when it comes to Polynesian carvings, there's none more famous than the giant moai on Rapa Nui (aka Easter Island). Japan's Kobo-Angel shrinks them down to ring size.

Even more jewellery:

• Tawa Hunter (New Zealand) - Maori cameos


• Covet (New York) - gold & leather


• Rachael Sudlow (Kansas) - silver peapods