The work of Andrew Nyce Designs has been published in the book series, Showcase 500 Rings. This dynamic gallery book looks at rings as they are being designed by leading studio jewelers around the world: some exploring dazzlingly innovative design styles with highly advanced techniques and costly materials, others using simple, traditional methods and creating works of quiet elegance. What they have in common is that every one of the 500 pieces photographed contains elements of surprise and awe. This book is a must-have, an essential and inspiring release for all jewelers, crafters, art fans, collectors, and contemporary designers of all stripes.

The image selected for inclusion in the book is our Catalina Accented Mokume Gane engagement ring with the chalice setting. The Catalina Accented Mokume emulates the idyllic and breathtaking beauty found on this island off the Southern California coast. It is composed of intertwined layers of 18K Royal Yellow Gold, Palladium 500, and Palladium-enhanced Sterling Silver. The 14K White Gold chalice cradles the center gemstone, raising it up so you can drink in its beauty.

The book releases officially in May, and Amazon has posted an extensive ‘Look Inside’ preview. Pre-orders are available at both Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. Showcase 500 Rings is being published by Lark Crafts and was curated by Bruce Metcalf, a renowned studio jeweler from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bruce Metcalf was a contributing editor to Metalsmith magazine for nearly two decades and taught at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. His honors include a Pew Fellowship in the Arts, a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artists Fellowship, a Fulbright Teaching & Research Fellowship in Korea, and a National Endowment for the Arts Craftsmen’s Fellowship.
Marthe Le Van is a Senior Content Editor for Lark Jewelry & Beading. She has written, edited, juried, or curated more than 40 jewelry books since 2000.