I know I've ranted before how things have deteriorated ever since Martin Margiela, designer and founder, left Maison Martin Margiela, the fashion house. But that doesn't mean that the very capable design team cannot produce top-of-the-line items, like these impeccable silver rings.
This first one is an aged silver signet that has an intentionally imperfect surface, as if it has been bumped and bruised by harder objects.
The slightly distended shape of the signet appeals to me since my fingers are narrow and my joints protrude in the same way.
It peaks out from its box like a pearl. In my opinion, it's not any less precious.
This second ring, chunky and with a smooth rectangular surface, comes in the conventional signet shape, makes the appeal of the set evident. I love the absence of stones or any decoration.
I imagine anyone wearing the rings to literally wield a potent flash of silver.
Without any light shining on it, I imagine this ring to be unnoticeable with a gray outfit. But once the wearer moves, the flat surface would flicker like a cat's eye.
This third ring, a darker version of the one above, reminds me of black mirrors.
A mystery, a secret band of membership.
One would imagine a secret button inside the ring that would slowly and effectively activate something dark and sinister.