"Sapphires, Diamonds, Beige Gold and Sterling Silver
The Ephyra Ring evokes an elegant interplay of structure and fluidity, capturing the essence of a lost civilisation in a piece that straddles both the imagined and the remembered. A chequered, oval-cut sapphire sparkles at its heart with icy blue hues. The stone sits aloft, held securely by a geometric structure in patinated sterling silver that reveals intricate piercing set with brilliant-cut royal blue sapphires. This pierced motif enhances the visual complexity by creating a textural dialogue between the sapphire's opulence and the silver's shadowed depth. Brilliant-cut diamonds trace the undulating profile of the ring's band, their delicate sparkle adding lightness and lift to the sculptural form. The ring's underside is hollowed out to echo the pierced pattern on the exterior, offering a visual and tactile experience. The Ephyra Ring is a true reflection of Hugo's design principles, where contrasts are celebrated: the juxtaposition of high polish with shadowed depth, ornament with void, and symmetry with distortion. This ring invites both literal and conceptual reflection, its structure embodying a cosmic scale while maintaining an intimate, personal appeal. Like the lost city of its namesake, Ephyra, this piece feels timeless, a beautiful relic of an ancient civilisation rediscovered." Hugo Cahill

PAD LONDON
SECOND PETALE GALLERY
Stand C7
14-19 October 2025

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