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Small Gold Open Circle Single Pearl Illusion Ring


Small Gold Open Circle Single Pearl Illusion Ring
This small gold open circle single pearl illusion ring is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a 14k gold-filled floating open circle with one 8.4mm freshwater pearl seamlessly transitioning to a gilded arch open ring band. It is part of Aglow, her modular collection of barely-there, naked jewelry built to be stacked, layered, and lived in.
The circle and the arch appear to be separate forms, but the transition between them is what makes this ring interesting. Up close the geometry holds: the open circle reads as a frame around the pearl, and the gilded arch grounds it as a band rather than a pendant element. It is the kind of ring that catches the eye and then stays subtle, which is the whole point of Aglow.
The 8.4mm pearl is one of the larger stones I use in the collection, which is a deliberate choice here. Pearls are soft, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, and a ring takes more contact than any other piece. I care for pearls the same way I always have: put it on last after lotion and perfume, take it off first, store it away from stones that can scratch it. With that much pearl in the circle, the luster is unmistakable and worth protecting.
From the Aglow collection.
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Product Specs -
• Handcrafted 14k gold-filled floating open circle with one 8.4mm Freshwater pearl seamlessly transitioning to a gilded arch open ring band. Sizes 6, 7, and 8. Please note, due to the unusual nature of this design ring sizing is approximate to a traditional ring band.
How To Determine Your Ring Size
Wrap a string or paper around the base of your finger.
Mark the point where the ends meet with a pen.
Measure the string or paper with a ruler (mm).
Pick the closest measurement on the ring size chart below to find your ring size.
>>> Size 6 = 16.5mm
>>> Size 7 = 17.3mm
>>> Size 8 = 18.mm
When you buy my art, you know you're getting something unique that no one else has.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
This small gold open circle single pearl illusion ring is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a 14k gold-filled floating open circle with one 8.4mm freshwater pearl seamlessly transitioning to a gilded arch open ring band. It is part of Aglow, her modular collection of barely-there, naked jewelry built to be stacked, layered, and lived in.
The circle and the arch appear to be separate forms, but the transition between them is what makes this ring interesting. Up close the geometry holds: the open circle reads as a frame around the pearl, and the gilded arch grounds it as a band rather than a pendant element. It is the kind of ring that catches the eye and then stays subtle, which is the whole point of Aglow.
The 8.4mm pearl is one of the larger stones I use in the collection, which is a deliberate choice here. Pearls are soft, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, and a ring takes more contact than any other piece. I care for pearls the same way I always have: put it on last after lotion and perfume, take it off first, store it away from stones that can scratch it. With that much pearl in the circle, the luster is unmistakable and worth protecting.
From the Aglow collection.
• pearl
Product Specs -
• Handcrafted 14k gold-filled floating open circle with one 8.4mm Freshwater pearl seamlessly transitioning to a gilded arch open ring band. Sizes 6, 7, and 8. Please note, due to the unusual nature of this design ring sizing is approximate to a traditional ring band.
How To Determine Your Ring Size
Wrap a string or paper around the base of your finger.
Mark the point where the ends meet with a pen.
Measure the string or paper with a ruler (mm).
Pick the closest measurement on the ring size chart below to find your ring size.
>>> Size 6 = 16.5mm
>>> Size 7 = 17.3mm
>>> Size 8 = 18.mm
When you buy my art, you know you're getting something unique that no one else has.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
| This ring | A typical pearl ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | 14k gold-filled floating open circle, gilded arch open band | Gold-plated or vermeil |
| Pearl | 8.4mm freshwater pearl, hand-selected | Smaller commercial pearl, unspecified size |
| Design | Open-circle illusion frame seamlessly transitions to arch band | Standard solitaire or bezel setting |
| Construction | Handmade by Andrea Li, Denver studio | Mass-produced |
| Collection | Aglow, modular and layerable | Standalone |
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The Statement Gold Three Pearl Floating Illusion Ring is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a 14k gold-filled open band engineered so that three freshwater pearls - two at 8.4mm and one at 10mm - appear to hover above the finger rather than sit on it. The open frame disappears against the skin. The pearls read as if they exist independently of anything holding them there.
Where most pearl rings press the stone into a visible bezel or claw setting, this band is designed to recede completely. The asymmetric pearl arrangement - the larger 10mm pearl anchoring the composition with the two 8.4mm pearls flanking it - is the design choice that makes this ring feel like a statement without adding weight or height. The structure is doing significant work without showing it. From the Aglow collection, where every piece is built around light-catching, minimal, sculptural forms.
Pearls ask for a little care on a ring your hands wear every day. They sit around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, softer than most gemstones, which means they absorb oils, perfume, and chemicals faster than harder stones. Put the ring on last, after lotion and perfume. Take it off first before washing your hands or anything abrasive. A soft cloth wipe keeps the nacre bright.
Explore the full Aglow collection or read more about working with pearls in Andrea's pearl guide.
• Aglow collection
• Andrea's pearl guide
Product Specs -
• Handcrafted 14k gold-filled open band with two 8.4mm Freshwater pearls and one 10mm Freshwater pearl. Sizes 6, 7, and 8. Please note, due to the unusual nature of this design ring sizing is approximate to a traditional ring band.
How To Determine Your Ring Size
Wrap string or paper around the base of your finger.
Mark the point where the ends meet with a pen.
Measure the string or paper with a ruler (mm).
Pick the closest measurement on the ring size chart below to find your ring size.
>>> Size 6 = 16.5mm
>>> Size 7 = 17.3mm
>>> Size 8 = 18.mm