WHY YOU LIKE THIS?
As a full-time professional photographer, I’ve spent the past 10 years travelling the world documenting labour-intensive industries, from farming and fishing to mining. My path into the mining world was a little unconventional — I found my way into the trade without actually being part of it. For me, it was never just about the work itself, but the journey, the people, and the experience of being there.
I love the remoteness of mine sites, being in the middle of nowhere with the boys, sharing a laugh, and capturing the quieter, more human moments that often go unnoticed. There’s something special about life out there — the camaraderie, the challenges, and the occasional encounter with snakes or crocodiles!
From this I gained a particular love for sapphires. Their incredible range of colours, durability, and natural variations make them endlessly fascinating. Rare bi-colour sapphires, with their beautiful blend of colours in a single stone, are my absolute favourites. I got some of these for sale btw!
I WANT MY RINGS TO LOOK LIKE MINES + UN COVERED GEMS...JUST WITH LOADS OF SAPPHIRE
The technique used for the rings consists of pouring molten silver into a ring mold with sapphire in it. The sapphire is hard enough that it does not dissolve in the process, which makes this 1 of a kind look. BUT - each ring is a risk. Some work, some don't, which makes them even more precious.
I source the sapphire ourselves directly from the towns they are mined in. No funny business or middle men or acting cute in Bangkok Jewelry Trade Tower hustling from counter to counter. Once in Ratnapura Sri Lanka (also known as the city of gems) I spend weeks at the markets and mines to find the best sapphire. Each Sapphire is tested at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority laboratory before buying, for peace of mind, making sure it’s 100% natural. The market is flooded with synthetics and we are not about that. I want the natural sapphire in the ring, the natural process of making the ring and most importantly that natural look of the ring.
