The Ring of the Well Rounded

The Ring of the Well Rounded is the fifth ring of the third cycle of the series This Too Shall Break. This ring is dedicated to the pursuit of a full and expansive life, one shaped by curiosity, experience, and sustained inquiry. It speaks to those who seek broadly and deeply, understanding that growth comes through engagement with the world, with others, and with oneself. The ring honors the individual who embraces complexity, accepting that fulfillment is found not through mastery of a single path, but through the accumulation of lived experience and reflection.

The ring is carved from recovered Portoro black marble, a stone known for its rich darkness and natural contrast. Its form is intentionally simple and rounded, allowing the material and proportion to carry the presence of the piece without excess. The restraint of the design mirrors the idea it represents, a vessel capable of holding many experiences without becoming crowded or distracted. As a stone ring, it requires care and attention, reinforcing its role as a mindful companion rather than a static object.

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.