The brief, from the bride-to-be, was to create an organically inspired, wide wedding band which would contrast with her darker skin colour.

I prepared a series of alternative designs and my client chose my one of my favourites, which I created in silver, although we did discuss using white gold.

She also commissioned a ring for her future husband to receive at the marriage ceremony.

The framework for the ring was cut out of solid recycled silver sheet in a pattern in the form of curving branches.

I designed the ring so that it does not appear to have a join. The challenge was to connect the frame at different points so there is no straight “seam” where the ends met.

Then special filigree, which would not catch, was used to fill the open spaces.