Kindred Lubeck, the jewelry designer responsible for Taylor Swift’s elongated cushion cut engagement ring, has teamed up with rare gem dealer Anup Jogani and Sotheby’s to create a capsule collection of one-of-a-kind pieces in her signature vintage style.
Fusing tradition with modern flair
The collection features three rings: a luminous 4.05 carat cushion cut diamond ring; a sapphire ring with round diamond accents nestled within the engrave motifs, and another featuring an 8.66 carat round-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut whiskey desert diamond. Each one is valued between $20,000 and $300,000 and will be auctioned at Sotheby’s Gem Drop, which starts on November 10 in New York City.
Goldsmith and hand engraver Lubeck is the designer behind UK-based jewelry brand Artifex. She started designing jewelry in 2019 and has become one of the world’s most prolific designers thanks to her intricate engraving and vintage-inspired style. Her bespoke pieces are which are instantly recognizable and best known for merging traditional craftsmanship with modern flair.
“I’ve always been drawn to the details, the things that make a piece feel truly special,” she says. “Hand engraving allows me to leave a piece of myself in every ring, transforming each gemstone into something unique that carries a story.”
“Kindred’s exquisite workmanship brings these jewels to life,” says Sotheby’s, “elevating fine gemstones into designs that are unique, effortlessly timeless, and beautifully distinctive.” The rings are the perfect example of Lubeck’s flair for creating symbolic jewelry that celebrates love, commitment, and individuality.
The appeal of loose natural diamonds
Sotheby’s Gem Drop is the hot ticket for collectors around the world looking to own an unmarked gemstone or loose stone, which are seen as endlessly customizable and can be easily reset when fashions change. The stunning jewels in the auction range from brilliant white diamonds and rare gemstones to vibrant fancy-colored diamonds.
Sotheby’s is synonymous with quality craftsmanship, and this collaboration is another example of its commitment to meaningful artistry. “By pairing Sotheby’s legacy in curating extraordinary, historically significant stones with Lubeck’s talent for transforming them into wearable works of art this capsule brings together the very best of both worlds,” Sotheby’s adds.
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