The Healed Ring of Healing

The Ring of Healing is the eighth ring of the third cycle of the series This Too Shall Break. This ring is dedicated to healing as a constant and often unrecognized act that unfolds throughout a lifetime. Healing is present in growth, in repair, and in transformation, operating quietly and continuously without demand. It is both personal and relational, sustaining familial, professional, and romantic bonds by allowing them to endure change and strain. This ring honors the individuals who hold space for that work, whose presence helps connections remain intact, evolving and resilient through care and attention.

The front of the ring is carved with a simple addition sign or cross, a widely recognized symbol of the healer. The ring is made from recovered White Onyx, a translucent stone that allows light to pass through its body. This transparency reflects the nature of healing itself, where flaws and vulnerability are visible and honesty is required. White Onyx is a softer stone, delicate by nature, and will change subtly over time with wear. As it evolves, it will bear the marks of the wearer’s journey.

This Too Shall Break is a series of thirteen cycles of thirteen stone rings. The project brings our idea of stone sculpture as large immutable things only to be shared in museums and public spaces down to earth. Each ring is small, delicate, and personal. It is a piece of wearable art which requires mindfulness for the wearer, changing the relationship between collector and art. These rings are not meant to be owned, but to be experienced, to grow with, and to take care of.