Northwest
coast native Indian carved rings featuring a princess cut diamond.
The 3D rendered design.
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Photos of actual ring and mans' matching
wedding band.
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Designer Comments Follow
to original design proposal. 
These rings were cooperative project between Michael Drechsler Jewelry
Ltd. and the Leona Lattimer Gallery. The Leona Lattimer gallery specializes
in Northwest Coast Indian art such as wood and stone carvings, prints,
weaving, and jewelry.
Drechsler Jewelry created
the design in 3D, supplied the princess cut diamond, manufactured and delivered
the finished rings. The Lattimer gallery coordinated the gold carving with
the Northwest Indian artist Derek Wilson. These heavy gauge, 18 Karat yellow
gold rings were a challenge because they were carved flat and then formed
into shape without damaging the gold carved design.
On one side of the rings is salmon design and
on the others side is a wolf. This project was a successful union between
modern jewelry and traditional native design. |
Northwest Coast Indian Mythology
| Bear |
The Elder Kinsman, he teaches the
legends and the dances. Bear is always respected and treated as a high
ranking guest. |
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Copper
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Means great wealth and prestige
for the owner, given at Potlatches, also used as currency. |
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Eagle
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A symbol of power and prestige,
Eagle represents friendship and peace to all. |
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Frog
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The voice of the people, symbolizes
innocence, stability, and communication. Sometimes considered good luck. |
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Hummingbird
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The joyful messenger, when a hummingbird
hovers near, you will receive a message of healing. |
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Killer Whale
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The communicator and highly regarded
guardian of the sea. The Native word for whale means "Those who travel
together". |
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Moon
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Protector and guardian of people
of the earth, moon spirit watches over us and can change the way we feel. |
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Raven
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The trickster, the Creator. He
rescued the sun and placed it in the sky so the world would have light,
he put the trees on the land and fish in the water. This magical creature
opened the clam shell to release man. |
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Salmon
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The life source, the provider of
food for all animals and humans. The first salmon of the yearly run
is held in high regard, spawning salmon are revered. |
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Sun
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The Sun Chief is the provider of
healing energy and life, put into the sky by Raven, the rays are means
of our travel between earth and sky. |
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Thunderbird
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This mythological creature, most
powerful of all the spirits lives in the mountains, has lightning stick
under his wings and hunt whales. He rolls the thunder, when he blinks his
eyes flash lightning. |
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Wolf
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This positive symbol is very family
oriented, they mate for life and share all responsibilities equally. Wolves
travel together and are the land equivalent of the Whale. |
Reprinted with the permission
of the Leona Lattimer Gallery
1590 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver,
BC, Canada. 604-732-4556
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