Two Bars On An Open Ring
Two straight bars run past each other on this open ring, one channel set with baguettes and the other inlaid with mother of pearl. Neither bar points at the other. They overlap along the length of the finger, which is what makes the gap between them read as intentional. Two flat materials sitting side by side is a simple idea done carefully.
| Product Type | Ring |
| Base Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Primary Stone | Mother of pearl with cubic zirconia |
| Ideal Occasion | Office wear and evenings out |
| Warranty | 6 months manufacturing warranty |
Key Features
- One bar is channel set with baguette stones laid end to end along its full length.
- The second bar holds a single piece of mother of pearl, filling the channel in one continuous inlay.
- The two bars run past each other rather than meeting, overlapping along the line of the finger.
- Both are raised slightly above the shank, so the overlap is clearly visible from directly above.
- Behind the bars the ring is left open, which lets it flex to suit a range of fingers.
Styling Suggestions
Straight lines and two flat materials read as modern, which suits tailored clothing and office wear. Wear it on the index or middle finger where the overlap stays in view. It moves into an evening unchanged, which few open rings manage.
FAQs
Why do the bars overlap rather than meet?
Meeting end to end would close the ring and remove the point of an open design. Overlapping keeps the gap while giving the two bars a relationship, so the eye reads them as one arrangement rather than two separate ends.
Which of the two bars sits higher?
The mother of pearl bar sits slightly higher, which is deliberate. Stones catch light aggressively, so placing the softer shell in front stops it from being visually overwhelmed where the two shapes cross. Reversed, the shell would be visually overwhelmed by the stones beside it. Small hierarchy decisions like this one decide whether a two material design works.
Is the shell protected in a channel?
It is, which is the safest way to set a soft material. The silver walls on both sides stand slightly proud of the surface, so contact reaches the metal before it reaches the shell itself. Raised walls do the protecting that a soft material always needs.
Does it stay in position on the finger?
It can rotate a little through the day, which is why both bars are designed to look correct from any angle. If it moves more than you would like, a jeweller can close the gap very slightly. Have it adjusted once rather than bending it yourself.
