Inspired by architectural and sculptural forms, Calla Lily’s bold designs feature angular shapes, polygons, and straight lines that create a striking contrast with the wearer’s natural curves.
The Power of Geometry
As Fine Jewellers, our primary goal is to discover what will bring you the most joy, even if you’re not entirely sure of it yourself. A significant part of this process involves recognising subtle details that guide us in understanding your personality. We then translate these insights into our design choices. This means we dedicate considerable time to studying how various artistic elements resonate with different individuals.
What is the right choice to provoke the desired response? Each election in our designs is there to reinforce a specific message. Alongside colour, “shape” is the main aspect of creative decision-making in our sphere. Geometric shapes with steady straight lines and right angles provoke a sense of reliability and security that causes people to feel safe and contained. If you find yourself generally gravitating in their direction, it might suggest you have a strong appreciation for unwavering and dependable relationships.
It also speaks to your aptitudes: you are analytical, perseverant, and well organised. While abstract shapes can have infinite meanings, as a general rule, if you favour fluid, non-geometric forms as opposed to straight lines, this is a strong indication of a creative mind. You may be highly conceptual and respond with emotions first. Visual cues are more relevant to your processing of an idea than words or hard facts. Intuition plays a big role in how you live your life!
Understanding the role of individual differences in “form” preferences is a powerful ally when it comes to continuing to put forward meaningful creations. This study has propelled us to play around with shape combinations!
Meet Calla Lily’s Signature “Cosmo Rings”
Beyond the intriguing hidden meanings of form and curvature preferences, when it comes strictly to design, we find that a square ring band is just a notch more interesting! This is simply due to the element of surprise—typically, we’re wired to expect a round shape, right? A little “break of the norm” provides just the right amount of “avant-gardeness” to everyday looks!
Bonus points: square rings are incredibly easy to wear!
Depicted above, you’ll find the mesmerising play of colours of an Australian opal elevated in a unique design that has become a symbol of our style. The cabochon-cut gem is perched atop a linear, cubic-inspired ring, made in yellow and white gold, that offers a beautiful counterpart to its high-rounded dome. That way, we’ve achieved a piece that simultaneously transmits reliability and warmth.
Over 40 round brilliant diamonds run over the band’s line to further enhance the main gemstone’s brilliance! If there was ever a more luminescent combination, we are certainly unaware of it. This ring exudes sophistication, innovation, and just a touch of mystery—a delight to wear!
A silent dialogue between form and finesse
Our design team pours their passion and creativity into crafting unique and modern pieces. Our elegant rings emerge as quiet tributes to contrast. Each delightfully coloured gem gets a chance to shine even brighter, for it is within the harmonious interplay of angles and curves that brilliance truly stands out. Our handmade rings prove that geometry and curvature together summon the very soul of sophistication.
Personalise it!
We always carry an ever-changing offer of this particular style in our online shop. You can visit it to browse our current models. But what if you want it fashioned with a specific gem? No problem, you can make it your own!
At Calla Lily’s atelier in Singapore, you’ll find a myriad of fantastic coloured gems to take your pick from, if you choose to pay us a visit! We pride ourselves on being connoisseurs of colour and experts in elucidating the subtlest shades that each stone bears.
With a deep understanding of each gemstone’s story, our team is dedicated to guiding you towards the one that not only catches your eye but also captures the essence of your personality and requirements.
Step into our world at Tiong Bahru, and let us embark on a quest to find the gemstone that is destined to become a part of your legacy. During your visit, we will be happy to show you our in-house collection of gemstones in the most impossibly beautiful shades from all over the world. You’ll be presented with a variety of possibilities to choose from, in all shapes and sizes. You’re also welcome to take a peek at some of our jewellery designs! If you have a specific or, even, slightly unusual request, we can also go stone-hunting for you! Our carefully curated network of trusted and reliable suppliers is at your disposal to help us find exactly what you are looking for.
But how much will it cost?
If you’ve previously done some research and already have an inkling of the gem you’d like, then you likely have a notion about pricing. The worth of a stone varies wildly depending on the type, source, carat, and many other properties. You understand the number of varying components at play is huge, but not to leave you without any hunches, we’ll venture that somewhere between SGD5,000 and SGD8,000 is a solid middle.
Please keep in mind that, as fine jewellers, we make exclusive use of 18k gold, platinum, or titanium as metals and only natural gemstones. However, we will always do our best to accommodate a wide range of budgets by adapting and adjusting on our end.
Fun Ideas
We might be biased, but we wholeheartedly believe our Cosmo Rings make the perfect gifts! They’re super easy to wear while being interesting enough to feel extra special! If you happen to be into astrology, you may have found a simple solution!
According to Chinese traditional beliefs, different components, such as animals, stations, and the four natural elements that are commonly linked to constellations, are also directly associated with zodiac signs. And in turn, these are also related to astrological colours, which are the visible spectrum of light.
Given that you are a believer in the first place, this knowledge holds incredible potential. One’s zodiac colour correspondent is able to intensify their inner essence, giving them the confidence to further express themselves more naturally! Each one of the twelve signs carries an exclusive set of characteristics, so it is only fitting that there will be a unique colour to match every one of them.
Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, gets red as its designated shade! With its element being fire and planet Mars, this association seems perfectly adequate, right?
Naturally, the first gem that comes to mind is the mighty ruby! But spinels and garnets are also excellent choices! Closely connected to the earth, it figures that Taurus would get dark green as their colour. The lucky Taurus is the ideal candidate for a deeply saturated emerald! Or maybe a sapphire?
Geminis are typically bright people with a developed intellect and a radiant quality about them. As the solar colour, yellow is a perfect match to their spirited being, bringing out their natural curiosity and witness. A sun-drenched yellow topaz is a marvellous gemstone option! As well as delightful sapphires and fancy diamonds.
Ruled by the moon, Cancer’s colour is silver. A shade that is commonly associated with wealth, it is also interpreted as somewhat mysterious—a luring combination for sure. A moonstone could not be more appropriate! Of generous nature and warmness of heart, Leos are represented by the colour orange and its magnetic energy!
At first choice, we would immediately suggest a magnificent mandarin garnet! But a fire opal is just as intensely warm and completely unique, so it is also very well suited to Leos!
Keeping Virgos grounded and deepening their focus on what truly matters in life, brown is the pick for this zodiac sign. A brown diamond and some shades of topaz and garnets are all great options. But, a bit more unexpectedly, specific tones of Tanzanites might also propose an amazing alternative! Incontestably likeable—that’s the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Libras.
Pink perfectly encapsulates their loving nature. Lucky ones, for there are too many choices of deliciously pink-hued gems to choose from! From spinels, tourmalines, and morganites to sapphires and garnets. Intensely inquisitive, there’s certainly a compelling quality about Scorpios.
Black is their designated colour, speaking of mystery and the unknown. The impactful onyx is absolutely genius for this star sign! And on the plus side, it goes with absolutely everything! Sagittarius’s minds strive to broaden their horizons and tend to have a very open heart.
They get purple, a colour related to awareness and abundance. Amethyst, sapphire, topaz, and tanzanite. Only the most magnificent, spellbinding gemstones for them! Capricorns are matched with grey. Assisting them on a path of practicality, this shade serves as guidance to achieving an earnest approach to life. Shiny grey spinels and garnets are absolutely amazing alternatives.
Unsurprisingly, Aquarius, the zodiac sign connected to all things “water,” would have blue as its representative. The unparalleled paraíba tourmaline is the one for them! Their magnificent, brilliant blues are just as enchanting as they are rare. There is also beautiful aquamarine, zircon, and topaz to select from! Pisces are matched to a soothing pale green, said to spark inspiration, encouragement, and rejuvenation! Jade, peridot, chrysoberyl, and garnet are incredible picks, each offering a specific possibility in terms of saturation.
Happily, there’s a world of enchanting, colourful gemstones waiting to be discovered, so you will never be out of options! Our Singapore studio’s doors are always open to visitation if you ever need guidance in that department or if you’re simply looking to marvel at the incredible universe of fine jewellery.
