Ornamental Elements

Kelvin J Birk’s rings are full of mystery…how are the stones secured to the metal??? “An accomplished metalsmith, Birk primarily renders “recycled” pieces from 18- and 22-karat gold, sterling silver, peridot, and rubies into ring designs with very innovative and unusual stone settings. Some settings are large, crown-like receptacles filled with a combination of crushed stones that resemble snow cone treats. Other designs are misshapen, and irregular like sculptures with suspended granules of gemstones that literally overlap the setting without crumbling.”