Handcrafted Jewelry: Designer Rings
Anna Beck Designs is an amazing jewelry collection that is a favorite among some of today's top celebrities, including Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Kirsten Dunst, and Kate Bosworth. Handcrafted on the island of Bali, the pieces are created using an ancient intricate metalworking technique using 18k gold-plated sterling silver. Though she is based in Los Angeles, owner and designer Becky Hosmer travels to Bali several times a year to work on new jewelry designs and to oversee production.
Gili Gold Plated Cigar Band Ring
Handcrafted sterling silver ring is covered with 18-karat gold droplets for added shine.
• 18k gold-plated sterling silver.
• Width: 5/8".
$178
Anna Beck Set of Four Stacking Rings
Hand-dropped and flattened metal gives texture and character to a set of four stackable rings.
• Approx. width: each ring 1/8"; stacked 1/2".
• Two gold and two silver rings in each set.
• Sterling silver/18k gold.
$198
Anna Beck 'Bali' Nested Ring
Sterling silver ring dotted with brilliant 18-karat gold is handcrafted for a multi-banded look.
• Sterling silver/18k gold plating.
• Approx. band width: 3/4".
$198
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Granulation
Anna Beck Jewelry is well known for labor-intensive handmade jewelry in the ancient technique called granulation, which is the process of fusing tiny metal spheres of silver or gold to a metal surface. It is an ancient technique that produces a beautiful delicate effect. All connections are fused instead of soldered. Fusing involves raising the temperature of the back sheet, the granules, and the wires to be fused, until they melt just enough to permanently adhere to each another. This is a very delicate operation.
