A Ring for a Socially Distanced Summer Solstice

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A Ring for a Socially Distanced Summer Solstice

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This one is certainly unique and he actually went to Stonehenge so he could create this one. Although it's not something I would buy, it is interesting so I thought I'd share it with you. :)

A Ring for a Socially Distanced Summer Solstice
By Michelle Graff
michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com
June 18, 2020


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Theo Fennell’s latest opening ring is a tribute to Stonehenge, the ancient cultural site in Wiltshire, England. It is crafted in 18-karat gold with a blue topaz dome set with 0.38 carats of diamonds.

"London—This Saturday marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere that will be celebrated with festivals and rituals worldwide.

In southwest England, tens of thousands of visitors normally flock to Stonehenge for the solstice, watching as the sun comes up behind the monument’s Heel Stone and its rays shine directly into the center of Stonehenge.

(The mysterious prehistoric site also attracts thousands of visitors on the winter solstice, for a perfect view of the sunset on the shortest day of the year.)

But, as we’re all painfully aware, 2020 is not a normal year.

Like almost everything else this year, COVID-19 has forced the cancelation of the annual in-person celebration at the prehistoric World Heritage Site.

Instead, English Heritage, the charity that manages hundreds of historic locales including Stonehenge, will live-stream both sunset on June 20 and sunrise on June 21 on its social media channels, a first for either event.

So, what does one wear to a socially distanced solstice celebration? How about a ring featuring a mini-Stonehenge in 18-karat gold?

British jewelry designer Theo Fennell, known for his detailed, playful and high-quality designs, and his team took six months to craft a new opening ring that pays homage to the monument.

The Summer Solstice Ring is made in 18-karat gold with hand-engraved representations of the sun, moon and stars.

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A side view of Theo Fennell’s Summer Solstice Ring

A halo of diamonds surrounds a dome of diamond-set blue ... "

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion ... r-solstice
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