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RUUSK X The Unfold

by Stefanie Hung in JOURNAL

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Modern heirlooms. Solid Gold Rings.

We had the pleasure of recently collaborating with one of our favourite local creatives. Photographed and co-styled with The Unfold, this was shot on location during the golden hours of the morning on the cliff edges of Coogee, featuring our latest designs including some gorgeous new ruby pieces. We couldn't be more in love with these...

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Solid gold jewellery made to order in Sydney.

Featuring: Large Organic earrings

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Solid gold weddings bands and engagement rings./><img p=Featuring (left to right): Two by Two II, Ruby Moon Rising ring, Diamond XS Organic Ring and Moon & Stars ring.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Made to order wedding bands and engagement rings in Sydney.Featuring (left to right): Diamond XS Square ring, Moon & Stars ring and Diamond Wide Organic ring

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Modern jewellery for the modern bride. Made to order in Sydney.Featuring (left to right): Diamond Sol Necklace, Mini Luna Diamond Ring, XS Organic Band, Diamond Alma ring, Diamond XS Square ring, Moon & Stars ring and Diamond Wide Organic ring.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Solid gold jewellery made to order in Sydney.Featuring (top to bottom): Diamond Solitaire ring, Moons Thin Organic ring, Diamond XS Organic Ring and Diamond Moon Rising ring.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Solid gold jewellery made to order in Sydney.Featuring: Sapphire and Ruby stacks, shop here.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Made to order jewellery handmade in Sydney.Featuring: Classic Signet Ring, Large Organic earrings, Cosmos Pendant Necklace and Hand Carved Cuff.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Modern heirloom jewellery. Made to order in Sydney.Featuring (left to right): Moon & Stars ring, Diamond Tiny Signet, and New Moon ring.

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Handmade solid gold rings made in SydneyFeaturing (left to right): Classic Signet Ring, Cosmos Pendant Necklace, Moons Thin Organic ring, Diamond Wide Organic ring and Hand Carved Cuff

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Made to order wedding bands and engagements rings in SydneyFeaturing: Wide Organic ring, Stellar Solitaire ring, Diamond Solitaire ring, Moons Thin Organic ring, Diamond XS Organic Ring, Diamond Moon Rising ring and Hand Carved Cuff

RUUSK X THE UNFOLD. Modern heirlooms for modern brides. Made to order in Sydney.Featuring: Organic Bangle, Hand Carved Cuff, Moon & Stars ring and Diamond Tiny Signet,

Photography: The Unfold  / @theunfold
Styled with pieces from: Lilia Cass / @liliacassceremonial
Talent: Lucy Coulthart
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