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Portrait Projecting Ring
Working with local jeweller Tamrakar, this ring was created for the wedding of Luke Jerram and Shelina Nanji.
In a darkened room, light from a candle or LED passes through the ring to project a series of portraits. A selection of miniature slides were made of different family portraits and inserted into the edge of the ring for projection. As Jerram's family grows, photos of his children can be added to the ring. The ring was inspired by 19th Century Standhopes.
Message from Luke Jerram, who gets asked each week to make more rings for other peoples weddings! "Congratulations on your engagement! I'm afraid this ring was a one off, made for my wife. I'm afraid you'll have to make your own unique ring for your own unique partner!"
"The ring was my first prototype and was made by hacking apart disposal cameras to find the right lens I needed. Sadly, after we got married, in the middle of the night our house was broken into. As well as stealing my car, jacket, DVD player, even my glasses, the thief came into my bedroom and stole my wife's jewellery box (whilst we were sleeping there!) So the ring has gone! We found the empty jewellery box chucked in a bin down the road."
"The good news is, this gives me an excuse to make another ring! And in the mean time, my wife's very happy wearing the 'Talking Ring' I made for our engagement. This ring has my proposal etched on it and can be played back with a miniature record player I made. With Love.... LJ"