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*Caveat on using the term “recycled gold”:

While I am very careful to source my precious metals only from SCS® certified suppliers (SCS® stands for Supply Chain Sustainability; they are the global leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification). Most of my precious metals suppliers are also members of the Responsible Jewellery Council. However, I want to point out that ‘recycling gold' is not what is commonly understood by the term.

True recycling avoids things ending up in landfills. Gold, of course, wouldn’t.

Instead, gold is simply melted, refined and repurposed.

Although SCS® certified refineries must maintain auditable records of their suppliers, there are loopholes globally which make it very easy for gold from unregulated and/or illegal sources to enter their supply chain.

This makes even 'certified recycled' gold untraceable.

Further reading:
Is Recycled Gold Ethical?
Materials, Sustainability, & Fairmined Metals

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All About my OneFooter Collection

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Initial Inspiration

I am always interested in working with line, exploring manipulation of the line itself, and of volume created through line. And I love to move metal.

Mes Série OneFooter is the most pivotal example of these creative passions. 

The initial inspiration for this Series was a brush-and-ink drawing to classical music: on a very long roll of paper, I let the calligraphy brush move to the sound, manipulating the pressure as the music moved me to. Looking at the resulting undulating line of black on white, I then looked for expression of this experience in volume. That is how the OneFooter Series was born.

 

Dorothee Rosen doing calligraphy with Kazuaki Tanahashi Jewellery Inspiration

One foot of gold or sterling silver wire is first forged to change and vary the shape along the length of the precious metal. Then I wind repeatedly and solder the continuous loop. Thus, the metal wraps around the finger many times without beginning or end. The metal finds its own way in this process – it’s a ‘conversation between the metal and the maker’: I coax it, and it responds. I often liken this process to parenting: we can give our children direction, but they will find their own way. 

DorotheeRosen OneAndAHalfFooter Ring in 18k Gold
Chaque bague est unique et différente, pas deux sont pareilles!
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Varieties of OneFooter Rings in Gold and Silver
Types of OneFooter Rings

Onefooter rings come in different lengths, and can be made out of sterling or palladium sterling silver, or 18K yellow or Palladium white gold. They can be set with precious stones such as sapphires and rubies.

palladium white gold ring with sapphire
#288 One-of-a-kind Onefooter ring in Palladium Sterling Silver with Garnet

I love making rings in the Onefooter series and setting them with coloured stones such as sapphires, rubies, aquamarine and more. Because I treasure the stones the earth blesses us with, and out of respect for the stone cutters who use their expertise to bring out the stone’s beauty, I set the stones in 18k yellow or white gold. Browse the collection of Bagues Personnalisées ou customize your own Onefooter ring.

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