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Wendy Brandes Year of the Dragon 18K Ring With Spinning Lapis Lazuli Globe
$18,000
£13,657.99
€15,616.69
CA$25,141.12
A$27,953.50
CHF 14,595.78
MX$340,262.21
NOK 186,235.76
SEK 174,494.01
DKK 116,550.20
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About the Item
This one-of-a-kind ring was inspired by Empress Wu, a 7th century ruler of China. She was the only female ruler of China to refer to herself as “Emperor” during her reign — historians changed it to “Empress” later. She was labeled a “Dragon Lady,” as are many powerful women. With this one-of-a-kind ring, Wendy turned the pejorative term into a work of ferocious beauty.
Globe spins in dragon's mouth.
Approx. 25 grams 18K yellow gold, satin finish.
Custom-cut lapis lazuli (globe).
Diamond accents.
Black rhodium detail.
As seen on supermodel Bella Hadid for Paper Magazine.
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- Date of Manufacture:2014
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95715019971
Wendy Brandes Jewelry
About the Designer: Jewelry design is Wendy Brandes’s second career. Wendy started out as a business journalist at the Wall Street Journal and CNN, later switching to pop-culture coverage during her tenure as managing editor of People magazine’s website. Her story-telling skills remain as strong as ever, but they’re now expressed in carat weight and grams of gold instead of word count. Wendy's “Fine Jewelry for Witty People" is distinguished by its stellar workmanship; warm, satin finish; hidden and symbolic details, including mechanical parts; and wry commentary on everything from history to iPhone addiction. Her award-winning 18K yellow gold collection -- featured here -- is inspired by fascinating women, and all designs are limited-edition or one-of-a-kind. Wendy has been featured in the New York Times, W Magazine, and British Vogue, and her jewelry has been spotted on Rihanna, model Bella Hadid and Britney Spears.
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