Knot Subtle Ring by Kate Sale

Knot Subtle was made using the lost wax technique with stones cast in place. Wax wire was sculptured to create a ‘knot’ then the band for the ring attached. Each stone was then carved into the wax and a small amount of wax melted over the stones to set them in place
I have been creating ‘knots’ from powder coated wire for a long time now and wanted to experiment with increasing the scale of the knot and ‘bedazzle’ it with gemstones. The knot symbolises my own growth as a maker and jeweller, starting with a plain design and growing, expanding my skill set and courage.

Kate Sale is a contemporary jeweller based in Perth, WA. Driven by her love of colour and organic shapes, Kate uses Sterling Silver and powder-coated metals to bring brightness and difference to her pieces. 
Kate enjoys pushing the boundaries of 'traditional' jewellery making practices by exploring their limits to create unique and one off pieces. All of Kate's casting methods, both Sand Casting and Lost Wax casting are done in her home Studio, allowing her the freedom to direct the creative path of the pieces that a casting house would not permit such as stone in place casting. This gives Kate the time and resources to create truly unique pieces. Adding colour to jewellery has been a passion of Kate's since she first picked up her jewellery tools over 20 years ago. Hand Powder-coating base metals brings vibrant and unique colours to her pieces. She also uses a variety of gemstones in her work, both natural and synthetic to create eye catching, statement jewellery.