Fighting Fish

Center Stone|Sapphire 5.07 ct

Accent Stone|Diamond 0.86 ct

Precious Metal|18K White Gold

High Jewelry
Rings
|  Created
2019
Featured in CHINA JADEITE, Late February 2020

Story Behind the Work

Fight Fish

Also known as the Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens is renowned for its vivid colors and dramatic variations. Its flowing fins resemble the graceful skirts of a flamenco dancer, making it one of the most distinctive ornamental fish.

Inspired by the elegant movement of the betta as it swims, designer Arista Lee captures the fleeting moment when the fish turns and its flowing fins fan outward in a dramatic flourish. Transformed into a statement ring designed for the index finger, the movement becomes a dynamic expression of freedom, energy, and exuberance.

The ring also carries a quiet blessing: wherever life may take you, may you always be like a fish in water—free, at ease, and perfectly in your element.

Sapphire

Sapphire is one of the world’s best-known and most beloved blue gemstones. Its deep, mysterious color has long held a captivating allure, drawing the eye with an almost hypnotic intensity.

Associated with royalty and prestige for centuries, sapphire has adorned royal garments and jewelry throughout history and remains a timeless symbol of nobility. The sapphire engagement ring once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, was later given by Prince William to Catherine, Princess of Wales, making it one of the world’s most recognizable sapphire jewels.

Among sapphire colors, the legendary “Cornflower Blue” of Kashmir is now exceedingly rare, with most historic Kashmir deposits considered exhausted. Today, vivid and saturated “Royal Blue” is among the most highly prized colors in fine sapphire.

As Shown Above
Designed by:
Arista Lee

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