Philadelphia - February 19, 2008

A Minimal Direction

Martell Design Rings

You like the idea of a two-finger ring. Then you imagine accidentally giving yourself a black eye and losing all manual dexterity.

Well, the dream of hangin’ tough with some knuckles isn’t far off with Martell Design’s collection of minimalist two-finger and bar rings.

Designer Angela Martell hand-fabricates each streamlined piece in her Northern Liberties studio. She solders gold vermeil and silver to create her rings and fixes pearl, epoxy resin inlay, or the stone of your choice to each. Our favorite is the two-finger freshwater pearl in sterling.

The best part is that she doesn’t half-ass it: She makes everything from scratch and will create a custom piece for you.

And we give that the two-fingered salute.

Available at Third Street Habit, 153 North Third Street (215-925-5455). For custom orders, e-mail martelldesign@gmail.com.