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Where Dreams Take Root: The Secret Garden Collection
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A Bridal Jewelry Collaboration between The North Way Studio and Claire Pettibone
Some stories begin like ancient spells waiting for the perfect moment to unfold. Such was the tale of this extraordinary engagement ring collection. Long captivated by Claire Pettibone's masterful way with intricate details and ethereal colorways in her wedding gowns, Maria reached out to the designer. Their shared appreciation for timeless beauty and vintage-touched romance blossomed into a remarkable vision where the realms of couture bridal design and fine jewelry artistry converged: The Secret Garden Collection.
In this collection, structure and whimsy intertwine as meticulously considered details transform into wondrous reality. Claire's expert ability to translate dreams into fabric perfectly resonates with The North Way Studio’s philosophy of crafting metals and stones into talismans of love. Like Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel that inspired them both, The Secret Garden Collection emerged as an ode to hidden beauty, intricate details, and nature's endless enchantment.
“Working alongside Claire to bring these dreams to life has been an absolute honor.”
Where Story Takes Form
As Claire tailored her bridal gowns, the designs of these engagement rings began to take root. Swatches of embroidery and lace inspired golden settings, while visions of rambling branches guided the selection of precious stones. Sapphires in shades of robin's egg blue, verdant green, and blushing pink were chosen to capture the varied hues of an English garden coming into bloom.
"Just as Mary Lennox discovered her hidden garden," Maria reflects, "each ring in this collection unveils its own secrets." The ephemeral beauty of Claire's gowns took permanent form in precious metal and gems as milgrain edges became tiny stitches in gold, textured settings mirrored the rich velveteen of fabric, and every finish was carefully considered to capture the play of light on silk and satin.
In the thoughtful manner Mary tended the flowers, The Secret Garden engagement rings were lovingly crafted to celebrate both the romantic soul of Claire's designs and the mystical heart of The North Way Studio.
The Garden Blooms in Gold
Aurelie & Chamomile: In Morning Light
Siblings in a secret bower, these rings share a similar soul but tell different stories of daylight. Aurelie's natural opalescent pale blue sapphire shifts like early morning mist, while Chamomile's rose cut diamond holds the warmth of early sun. Both are embraced by settings of hidden hand-carved leaves that whisper secrets only the wearer will know.
Robin: A Song in Sapphire
As if caught mid-flight, a pear-cut robin's egg blue sapphire nests within its fine milgrain frame. Diamond wings flutter on either side as if ready to carry the message of the garden’s awakening.
Chrysalis: Nature Transformed
Similar to a garden secret caught in mid-metamorphosis, a teal sapphire emerges from its golden cocoon. Diamond and sapphire wings suspend it in air. This is the magical moment between what was and what will be.
Meadowsweet: A Trilogy of Light
This three-stone setting is a homage to the novel’s theme of discovery and growth. A round green sapphire stands between two oval-cut diamonds like the first glimpse of spring between parting ivy vines, or like Mary finding her place within the garden's walls.
Fern: The Garden's Secret
Deep in the garden's shadowed corners, where mysteries thrive, a dark green oval sapphire whispers tales of woodland magic. Two natural oval brilliant cut diamonds flank the center stone, capturing the glint of something untamed.
Hyacinth & Odessa: Sisters In Bloom
These halo rings bloom are sisters within the garden, each with a distinct grace. Hyacinth presents an oval sapphire that mirrors its floral muse—elegant and elongated as it reaches toward the sun surrounded by diamond petals. Odessa's pale gray diamond opens like a perfect garden rose, its circular form creating a classical flower in full bloom. Asymmetrical hand-carved leaves dance along both bands.
Larkspur: Spring's Whimsy
Like the wild flowers that awaken in Mary's secret garden, verdant green sapphire takes center stage in this uniquely framed design. Mismatched rose-hued sapphires add their gentle color above and below to evoke young buds. The hand-carved leaves along the band remind us that even the most beautiful gardens have a touch of wilderness.
Briar Rose: Love Awakens
An antique diamond nestles at the center, warm as the Yorkshire sun. A tribute to the roses that marked the garden's revival, and a celebration of how life returned to the secret garden one precious bloom at a time.
Peony: The Garden's Crown Jewel
The culmination of our collection unfolds like its namesake flower. A lush pink spinel forms the heart of this magnificent bloom surrounded by a halo of diamonds like morning frost. Green sapphire leaves flank either side to complete this botanical masterpiece—a commemoration to the garden restored to its full glory.
Kindred Spirits: When Ring Meets Gown
Like threads of the same tapestry, certain pieces from our collection are destined to dance with Claire's gowns. The Peony ring, with its blushing spinel heart and diamond halo, mirrors the colors of the Peony gown where roses and silvery leaves replicate the garden’s awakening.
A model wears our Aurelie ring and the Primrose gown.
The ethereal Aurelie gown’s regal golden lace finds a kindred spirit in our Aurelie ring to capture that warm afternoon glow walking through the garden. Meanwhile, the Larkspur's verdant green sapphire and rose-hued accents echoes the vivid beauty of the Tudor Rose gown.
The stunning Peony ring with the Tudor Rose gown.
For the bride drawn to the Soleil Mini's golden sparkle, our Chamomile ring offers a similar radiance through its warm rose cut diamond catching light like morning sun through the vines.
While we delight in these natural pairings, they are merely whispers of possibility. Your perfect combination of gown and ring may spark from an entirely unique connection. Let your imagination wander through these offerings as each piece holds its own magic, waiting to become part of your special story.
Your Own Secret Garden
In Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel, the secret garden transforms all who enter it. Similarly, our Secret Garden rings are cultivated pieces of this magic.
Each ring design can be adapted to speak your truth to ensure that no two rings share the exact same magic. We invite you to explore your heart’s desire: perhaps the Meadowsweet calls to you but with a deeper green sapphire, or the Hyacinth whispers of possibilities in a different hue. Together, we can weave your vision into these romantic settings to create a ring that's uniquely yours.
Step into our secret garden where heirloom rings bloom with delicate vines and unfading flowers. To explore more of Claire's beautiful wedding gowns from this collection, visit her online or flagship store in LA and NYC.
Gowns: @clairepettibone
Rings: @thenorthwaystudio
Photography: @sophiekayephotography
HMUA: @bymadelineeleanor
Model: @micheleneauguste