Esther Brinkmann / Peter Hoogeboom

"As a vase contains and values a flower, a ring contains and values a finger." That's the idea behind Swiss artist Esther Brinkmann's "fingervessels." Pictured above is one of her "bell" fingervessels; below are samples from her "sphere" series. Check out her site for much more!

Bonus link: speaking of vessels, Dutch jeweller Peter Hoogeboom's ceramic "friendship" jug pendant comes with two cup rings.

Even more jewellery:

• KleinReid (New York) - vessel pendants


• Ingrid Dijkers (Michigan) - dolls & eggs


• Sylvie Beaulieu (Québec) - silver & glass


• Ariane Rocher (UK) - metal & cabs


• Bess Kristoffersen (Denmark) - modern aluminum