For the first time, the JB Blunk Estate is issuing limited edition reproductions of JB Blunk’s iconic unisex rings in silver and recycled 18-karat gold, made in collaboration with fine jewelry designer J. Hannah in Los Angeles, California. While the rings themselves were treasured gifts for the family and friends for whom Blunk made them, they are also reminiscent of Blunk’s monumental sculptures and indeed often served as models for larger works, making them wearable sculptures.

In 1988, Blunk made the basis for Crown for his daughter Mariah, then 11 years old. The symmetrical, tightly refined style is unusual for JB's work, even his jewelry. Though the original was wrought in silver and gold, Blunk worked the shapes as he would hand-assemble his ceramics. Crown has the elegance of pearls in a strand and the humorous brightness of the experimental kiln that Blunk built with friends in the early 1960s, which was covered in hand-rolled clay spheres.

Unisex

These rings are a limited edition run of 50. Each unisex ring is engraved on the interior with its edition number and hallmark.

These precious objects are made to order; please allow 8–10 weeks for delivery.

Sizing:

Crown fits true to size.

Please note, ring sizing is an art, not a science, due to the variations in ring widths and the shapes of human fingers. These rings are extremely difficult to resize. Please be mindful of this when determining your size. We highly recommend that you visit a professional jeweler to determine your true ring size before ordering. Please visit our FAQs if you have other questions.

Available only until December 31, 2024.