Lagoon Ring by Georgina Brooks

Only Once - Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 2026

Recycled 18ct yellowg gold, 2.57ct hand-cut Aquamarine from the Harts Ranges NT.
Size N. 2mm x 2mm wide band.

The Lagoon Ring was designed to enhance the luminous light blue of the gem. I designed the ring in yellow gold to create a complementary contrast against the bright aqua of the stone. The hand-textured band and bezel are intricately stippled to mirror a hidden cosmos.
The Lagoon ring references deep natural springs found in remote areas of Australia. The gemstone behaves like an optical mirage as its richly fissured internal inclusions draw the eye into a pool that feels deeper than its physical  form. Translating that appearance of the infinite aqua blue depth found in remote outback springs into a wearable totem.

Georgie Brooks is a Melbourne based multi-disciplined jeweller and designer. Through her pieces, she casts a view to the past to inspire her customised designs that are crafted from recycled metals and hand- cut Australian gems. Her blended design principles explore imagined histories that reference a cross-section of ancient cultures; from the mysterious Bronze Age, to the Viking Era. She particularly pays homage to her Cornish ancestry, imagining ancient rugged coastlines and wind-swept beaches. The design of her work suggests pieces that have been worn in another time through an imaginary life journey or an object that might have been excavated amongst a buried hoard of treasures. 
By taking a view to the past to inform her designs, Georgie marks life’s milestones by transforming personal stories into wearable heirlooms. Georgie has forged connections with fossickers all over the country to find gemstones that are truly unique, often sourcing stones that cannot be found again. 
Georgie began her interest in designing jewellery when she was working as an Exhibitions Designer in London. Georgie’s blended design principles stem from her degree in History, a Degree in Interior Design and an Advanced Diploma in Engineering (Jewellery).

Please note*
This piece is part of an exhibition, so when purchased please know that it will ship after the exhibition finishes on 27th September 2026.