The Collection

Golestan Bolbol Dress Ring

Collection

Golestan

Metal

18ct gold

Gemstone

Persian turquoise

Motif

Bolbol

Occasion

Occasion

Craftsmanship

Made to order, by commission

Studio

Crafted in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Shown as a design visualisation. Made to order, by commission.

The nightingale (بلبل, bolbol) singing to the rose is one of Persian poetry's most enduring images: longing made beautiful, love made audible. I designed the Golestan Bolbol Dress Ring to carry that image on the hand, translating a motif from Safavid court miniatures into a sculptural occasion piece for the contemporary British wearer. Cast in 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a raised oval cluster at its centre. Five cushion-cut Persian turquoise cabochons (Grade A, Neyshabur, approximately 4mm each) are set within a blooming open-petal framework, each petal individually formed and polished to catch the light. A single pavé-set row of white diamonds (E-F, VS, 0.12ct total) traces the inner edge of the cluster, representing starlight in the garden at night. The band is gently domed, textured with a subtle hammered finish referencing ancient Persian metalwork. This is a ring for evenings that deserve to be remembered. The turquoise brings the sky of Iran to a dinner table in London; the gold holds it there. I make each piece to order so the proportions suit the wearer precisely. Materials: 18ct yellow gold (UK hallmarked)

Persian turquoise cabochons x 5, Grade A, Neyshabur (approx. 4mm each)

White diamonds, E-F, VS, 0.12ct total, pavé set

Hammered band finish, hand-polished cluster Made to order: 8 to 10 weeks. Price from £1,950. Enquire to commission.