Mélanie Laplante, glass artisan / Ring

This turquoise glass pastille ring is incredibly luminous. On an adjustable, textured sterling silver band, it's very comfortable to wear. Entirely handmade in Quebec, it's made of several layers of glass fused together at high temperature.

For an even more spectacular effect, wear it together with the dazzling turquoise-blue glass earrings from the same collection.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 2.2 cm (0.9 inch). Ring width 0.7 cm (0.3 inch)

A contemporary-style ring in a magnificent emerald green that will brighten up your simplest outfits. Created by Quebec glassmaker Mélanie Laplante, the textured sterling silver band is adjustable for greater comfort.

For a striking look, pair this ring with the emerald green hoop earrings from the same collection.

Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter approx. 2,2 cm (0.90 inch); Ring width (adjustable) 0,7 cm (0.30 inch)

A black glass pastille ring is super stylish, both minimalist and bold. Mounted on an adjustable, textured sterling silver band, it's very comfortable to wear. Entirely handmade by a Quebec artisan, it's composed of several layers of glass fused at high temperature.

Wear it with the small black minimalist earrings from the same collection

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 2.5 cm (1 inch), Ring width (adjustable) 0.7 cm (0.30 inch)

A ring that packs a punch with its large red glass pastille! Entirely handmade by a Quebec craftswoman, the pastille is composed of several layers of high-temperature fused glass, mounted on an adjustable sterling silver band.

Complete your look by wearing it with the lightweight red glass earrings from the same collection.

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

ADVANTAGES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Easy-to-clean sterling silver ring.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Glass disc diameter 25mm (1 inch). Ring width 5mm (0.3 inch). Adjustable ring diameter.

This perfectly luminous, aqua-colored glass pastille ring is a thing of beauty! Entirely handmade by a Quebec craftswoman, it is composed of several layers of glass fused together at high temperature.

For a beautiful effect of color and light, wear this ring with the the luminous aqua glass earrings from the same collection.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentides, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Glass disc diameter 25mm (1 inch); ring width 5mm (0.30 inches). Adjustable ring.

The Aurelia Sombre ring, in oxidized sterling silver, is a creation of Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante for her MÉLA line.

Set with an iridescent glass bead, with blue and purple reflections, the spiral band allows for easy adjustment of the ring size.

To make a beautiful ensemble, wear this ring with iridescent glass earrings from the same collection

BENEFITS:

• Adjustable. Please indicate your ring size, in the comments box of your cart, so that Melanie can make a preliminary adjustment.

DETAILS:

The Aurelia ring in sterling silver is a creation of Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante for her MÉLA line.

The ring is set with a transparent glass bead with brilliant reflections. The spiral band allows for easy adjustment of the ring size.

To make a beautiful ensemble, wear this ring with the minimalist Petit Cristal necklace from the same collection

ADVANTAGES:

• Adjustable. Please indicate your ring size, in the comments box of your cart, so that Melanie can make a preliminary adjustment.

DETAILS:

These beautiful summer rings are entirely handmade in Montreal from multiple layers of glass and multiple high temperature firings to create a soft petal effect.

Each petal is a piece of hand-cut glass. Then it is sandblasted and faceted by hand at cold temperatures to create the final angles. Note that each flower is different in shape and angles but, all similar as you can see in the various photos.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimal comfort

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Small approximately 1 x 3 cm. Large about 2 x 5 cm. Due to the manufacturing process, shapes and dimensions vary. These measures are only indicative.