18Karat is a family-run goldsmith's and jewellery shop that has been located in Toronto's downtown core for over 40 years.

Dino Giannetti, our master goldsmith, has accumulated shelves upon shelves of hand-carved waxes created over the last four decades. To celebrate our history, we decided to … recast some of our favorite pieces from each decade - starting in the 1960's.

Art Nouveau - this beautifully detailed ring is a relief carving of a woman and child wrapped in billowing silk fabric, the woman's body itself becomes the rings band.
This ring was originally created in 18k yellow gold and still possesses a remarkable amount of detail after being recast - especially with the darkened contrast added to the background.

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