Avocado Ring, 2005, 18k gold, diamonds
50 Rings, exhibition view with artist, 2005
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, elastic
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, elastic
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, elastic
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, onyx, elastic
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, enamel, elastic
Avocado Ring, 2005, 18k gold, diamonds
Avocado Ring, 2005, silver, enamel, elastic
Often working with natural materials, Sam Tho Duong experimented with the pit of an avocado. He sliced the seed and noticed that when they dried, the slices cracked into 4 quarters, which lay the groundwork for Duong's rings. Laying flat, the rings make a curiously beautiful object, in the hand they move with a sensuous liquidity, and when the finger is inserted, they open up, transforming into a wearable ring.
