Faith Jewels in the Heart of Sydney: The Strand Ring

With roots in architecture, I’ve always been drawn to spaces that speak quietly — places where beauty reveals itself in layers, through light, proportion, and thoughtful detail.

During one of my visits to Paris, I had the privilege of exploring the city's renowned Passages. These hidden architectural treasures, with their refined symmetry and understated elegance, profoundly influenced the design of this ring. The creation, much like the spaces that inspired it, embodies a timeless sense of harmony and balance. It felt only natural to unveil it in The Strand Arcade—a space that, like the ring itself, marks a culmination of vision, effort, and aspiration.

Faith's visit to Galerie Vivienne in Paris.

Faith's visit to Galerie Véro-Dodat in Paris.

When we opened our Sydney flagship in the historic Strand Arcade, I sought to craft a piece that honored not only the occasion but the very essence of the space. The result is The Strand Ring, a creation that resonates deeply with both the architecture of its environment and the personal journey it represents.

Faith Jewels The Strand Ring.

The Arcade has a rhythm to it — intricate iron lacework, patterned floors, coloured light streaming through stained glass. It’s elegant and enduring. I wanted this ring to feel the same way.

Faith Jewels Sydney flagship boutique in The Strand, Sydney.

Where Architecture Meets Jewellery

At the centre of the ring is a square-cut, green sapphire — unheated, natural, and softly luminous. I chose it for its quiet strength and architectural shape. Framing it is 18k yellow gold, grounding the stone in warmth and presence.

Faith's hand-sketched drawing of The Strand Ring.

The band is set with eight square sapphires in unexpected shades — pink, blue, orange, green — inspired by the jewel-toned glass that filters light across the Arcade’s tiled floors. Threaded through the structure are delicate pavé diamonds, which catch the light like the ornate iron balustrades that line the walkways above.

The Strand Arcade in Sydney.

Every detail is intentional. Just like a well-designed building, the ring invites you to pause, observe, and feel something.

A Personal Tribute to Place and Presence

For me, The Strand Ring is more than a piece of jewellery — it’s a marker of a moment. Of expanding into Sydney. Of creating a home within a space I’ve long admired. But more than that, it’s a reminder of how deeply place can influence design — how jewellery, like architecture, can hold memory, emotion, and meaning.

This ring celebrates colour, craftsmanship, and the poetry of small details. I hope it speaks to anyone who wants to carry a piece of beauty and story with them.

Explore The Strand Ring, available with matching The Strand Earrings.