JOURNAL
RUUSK Couples: Ben & Matt
Being surrounded by their nearest and dearest in the mountainous regions of Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand was the highlight of their special day for Ben and Matt. Their forever bands not only commemorated their union but also represented their love for each other, especially in times when they couldn't be together. Ben's white gold band features a flush set diamond which pairs perfectly with Matt's white gold square band. Describe each other in three words. Ben to Matt: cute, understanding, supportive Matt to Ben: Vivacious, trustworthy, empathetic Where did you get married? The Rati Lanna Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand What did you love most about your wedding? Ben: Everything, especially my groom with the big smile on his face. Matt: I wouldn’t change a thing about it – although all the guests from both sides had to travel to be there and it was amazing and such an honour that so many loved ones were there to support us. What excites you most about life together? Ben: Sharing every moment together.Matt: Growing in sync and facing life’s challenges and celebrations as one. What do you love most about your rings? Ben: I always want to have Matt in my pocket. But it is unlikely. The rings, at least, can do the job. Matt: The memory of wonderful, personalised service from Tania, and supporting ethically created jewellery and an Australian local talent. Featuring: Mini Luna Diamond Ring and 5mm Square Band Photography: 258 Photogaphy
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With These Hands: Hannah from The Unfold
Having founded The Unfold after moving to Australia from New Zealand (we're obviously going to claim her as one of our own!), photographer and stylist Hannah Darkins is a true creative spirit at heart. Through our recent collaboration with her, we chat to Hannah about her career to date, places she visits when she's back home and where she draws her creative inspiration from. Name: Hannah Darkins Location: Based in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney Star sign: Leo Hannah wears: Small Organic Pendant necklace, Small Signet ring, Lola ring and Moon & Stars ring. Profession/ Business / Passion / Creative Outlet:I run my own small business called The Unfold where I work for brands and small businesses creating visual and written content for their digital platforms. At university I studied dance however when I moved to Australia I changed career track and went into event styling and floristry and eventually ended up doing what I do now which mostly involves styling, photography and content creation. To me it’s all ‘creative storytelling’. What I do and what I love are so intertwined, to which I am so grateful. Quote/words to live by:I am constantly asking myself “what can I learn and what can I contribute.”"Our willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time." - Brene Brown“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” - Audre Lorde Favourite places to visit:I love going back home to New Zealand. The local coastlines at the top of the North Island where I grew up are so amazing, in particular my favourite little beach called Whale Bay where you have to park and walk a 20 minute trail to get there. The waters are pristine blue and the bay is surrounded by native Pohutukawa trees. It’s heaven on earth. I also really love spending my spare time sourcing unique pieces from second hand/vintage stores. Describe your typical day:If I don’t have a shoot on that day I’m either sourcing props, planning for shoots, following up enquiries, editing from a previous shoot or working on a website for a client. When not working I’ll be walking my local esplanade or hanging out somewhere by the ocean. I love coffee so you’ll often find me at my favourite local coffee shop too.Is your design approach intuitive or measured? How so?:Definitely both. The measured side of me usually manifests through my intentions - I want my creative output to either evoke a feeling, tell a story or have a purposeful process behind it. After that initial stage - when I am hands on creating something - it becomes more intuitive and I often make decisions in the moment and create with the flow. Where do you draw your creative inspiration from?:Everywhere. Inspiration is honestly everywhere. When I use to dance a lot, inspiration for a choreography came from using all my senses. Sometimes it’s the most simple of things, from the smell of toast to the colour of a curtain or the sound of the coffee grinder working at the cafe. I collect random objects and am constantly taking photos of patterns, texture and colour. A lot of my inspiration for work starts with colour. I am quite picky about colour as I feel it is integral to feeling and is often what impacts a first impression. And of course people. People inspire me a lot- the way someone can make you feel and the warmth in their eyes and the stories they carry - this fuels me. I love human stories... I could go on forever about this so I’ll stop here.Advice you would give to your younger self:Have faith in the path you cannot see. With these hands I…Hold another,I praise,I pick up a shell from the shoreline,I capture a moment,I tell a story,I write down my heart. Website: www.theunfold.netInstagram: @theunfold Photography by: Kaitlyn Bosnjak | @justfilm_ Bridal top: Lilia Cass / @liliacassceremonial Ceramics: @with__form
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RUUSK Couples: Clara & Jake
Having had their first date at Turimetta Beach, this secluded, seaside location also became the place where Jake asked Clara to marry him. With a shared love of the beach, the pair exchanged vows amongst their closest family and friends at Wiltshire Park in Palm beach. Their wedding bands were nothing they had ever actually pictured them to be - Clara's beautiful Diamond Wave band featured 18 Bead-set clear diamonds, which paired perfectly with her engagement ring. And Jake's Oval Signet ring was a modern take on the classic round shape. What are your Star signs? We are both Libra. Where was your first date? Turimetta Beach, same place Jake proposed. Describe Jake in three words. Intelligent, handsome, positive Where did you get married?Ceremony: Palm Beach & Wiltshire Park Reception: Moby Dicks, Whale Beach What did you love most about your wedding?We loved how fun it was, everyone was so happy and ready to party and the photos show just that! What do you love most about your rings, how did you find your experience with RUUSK? We loved how it was nothing we ever pictured when looking for our wedding bands, Clara’s engagement ring looks like it was made perfectly for her wedding band, the wave fit perfectly under her engagement ring. Jake loves how unique his ring is, he has always wanted a signet ring for his wedding band but wanted a different take on it and the large oval signet does just that! Tania was incredible to work with! So kind and so lovely, she also created a tiny signet for Clara’s maid of honour at the last second which was so nice of her to fit that in for us! (Featuring White Gold Diamond Wave Ring and White Gold Men's Large Oval Signet Ring.) What excites you most about life together? We are so excited to experience every high and low together, enjoy the blessings in life and the hardships but together. Shop Clara's Diamond Wave band and Jake's Oval Signet ring. Photographer: @charlotteextonphotographyWedding dress designer: @enzoani + @eternalbridalHair & Make up: @andreablack_makeupFlowers: @florafolk_Celebrant: @mitchhammond
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RUUSK X The Unfold
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... Featuring: Large Organic earrings Featuring (left to right): Two by Two II, Ruby Moon Rising ring, Diamond XS Organic Ring and Moon & Stars ring. Featuring (left to right): Diamond XS Square ring, Moon & Stars ring and Diamond Wide Organic ring 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. Featuring (top to bottom): Diamond Solitaire ring, Moons Thin Organic ring, Diamond XS Organic Ring and Diamond Moon Rising ring. Featuring: Sapphire and Ruby stacks, shop here. Featuring: Classic Signet Ring, Large Organic earrings, Cosmos Pendant Necklace and Hand Carved Cuff. Featuring (left to right): Moon & Stars ring, Diamond Tiny Signet, and New Moon ring. Featuring (left to right): Classic Signet Ring, Cosmos Pendant Necklace, Moons Thin Organic ring, Diamond Wide Organic ring and Hand Carved Cuff Featuring: 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 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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RUUSK Couples: Angela & David
Having exchanged vows at beautiful villa in Canggu, Bali amongst their nearest and dearest, Angela and David's bohemian-esque wedding not only celebrated their union, but also that of both their families. By also incorporating part of Angela's heritage, the couple paid respects to the elders in their families through a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. We had the honour of creating Angela and David's beautiful engagement ring and weddings bands. Using the diamonds from a ring that had been passed down to her from her late grandma, Angela's engagement ring commemorated her family and her new life with David (who also played a major role in the design process!). Their wedding bands were customised and hand engraved with their initials and the date of their special day. Describe each other in three words. Angela describing David: affectionate, sharp and adventurous David describing Angela: thoughtful, kind, and positive. Where did you get married? We got married at The Villa Sanctuary in Canggu, Bali. What did you love most about your wedding? David: I loved having all our friends and family being there to celebrate our special day. It really means a lot when so many people travel from all corners of the world to be part of our wedding. Angela, you also incorporated the Chinese tea ceremony into your special day, why was this important for you to celebrate? We always wanted to do a Chinese tea ceremony to incorporate some culture in a very non-religious and non-traditional wedding. It was also a great way to have our families be a part of the wedding (both of us also chose to walk down the aisle with both our parents as we wanted both to be equally involved). After all, marriage is not just a union between two people but two families. It was our opportunity to thank family members for all that they have done for us thus far and it was beautiful also for the elders who took part in the ceremony, who got to have a quieter moment with us to give us their well wishes to us in person (amidst the hullabaloo of a wedding!) We actually thought the tea ceremony was gonna be quite a boring part for the guests (especially the westerners) but everyone thought it was so moving and beautiful. We’re so glad we did it now! It was definitely a special part of the wedding. What do you love most about your rings? Angela: I love both my engagement rings and wedding band, they go so well together even though they’re different colours. Most of all I love that David designed the ring himself with diamonds from my grandma who recently passed. The rings not only remind me of our love for each other but also my mum, grandma and family. David: I love the fact that they are unique and one of a kind. It means so much more knowing that the ring we wear was made with love and passion and we were involved in helping to create them. What excites you most about life together? Angela: We’re actually having a baby soon so excited about being more than just the two of us and being a family. Excited to see David be a father as I think he’ll be so good at it. David: Building a family and watching our children grow up. I’m not sure if this next stage in life is scary or exciting though! Shop engagement rings here. Shop wedding bands for him here and for her here. To enquire about creating your own special bespoke piece, contact us here.
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Dylan's Signet Ring
When Gypsie approached RUUSK with the intention of creating a very special signet ring for her partner Dylan, we were more than thrilled to learn that she was going to propose to him with this! Wanting a piece they could eventually pass on to their future children and symbolic of the name they would come to share, Gypsie had Dylan's surname engraved on the ring face with their birth stones on either side.
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KIVARI X RUUSK
We’re so excited to share our recent collaboration with Australian bohemian fashion label Kivari. Shot on location in Sicily’s northern coast their latest collection Nomadé is inspired by Cefalu’s unpretentious charm & beautiful sunsets. We couldn’t be more in love with these beautiful photos featuring some of our special pieces.
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Caitlin's Signet & Supernova ring
When creating her pieces with RUUSK, Caitlin reminisced on childhood memories of grandmother's rings and the stories that came with these - she was drawn to the idea of having timeless pieces that commemorated her family, including each of her children.
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RUUSK Couples: Ingrid & Daniel
Ingrid and Daniel shared their special day with their closest family and friends under the backdrop of a Spanish castle. Ingrid's bespoke Engagement and wedding band, designed by RUUSK, tied in beautifully with the modern yet vintage feel on their special day.
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