Ruby Necklaces
Selin Kent's ruby necklaces are handcrafted in solid 14K gold in her New York atelier, with natural rubies selected individually for their quality of color. The Defne Necklace pairs a white diamond with a ruby drop — the warmth of the red stone against the brightness of the diamond creating a contrast that is more interesting than either would be alone. The Anka Ascending brings the ruby into a large sculptural form inspired by transformation and mythology, the stone sitting at the heart of a piece with genuine presence. The Khepri Scarab Choker sets the ruby within the ancient Egyptian scarab — a talisman piece where the red of the stone amplifies the protective symbolism of the form. What connects them is what ruby does in any context: it arrives. Red is the most immediate colour in fine jewelry, and these pieces use that quality differently — sometimes quietly, as an accent; sometimes fully, as the entire point.
