Traditional signet rings were jewelry reserved for the domain of men. Pearl necklaces have long served as traditional female jewelry, and this signet ring with two interchangeable signets consider this juxtaopsition.

 

Abstracting pearls, I considered the form of the hexagon, emulating the aragonite platelets that deposit in the layers of nacre forming a pearl. Modeling my signets in Rhino, I had them 3D printed from ABS plastic, finding the layer-based deposition of the 3D printer fitting for a pearl-inspired piece. Round cultured pearls complete the signets, which fit securely into a faceted brass construction.