Doctor Jekyll ring

Doctor Jekyll, steampunk watch gear ring in sterling silver

This ring draws its inspiration from the steampunk universe and from the famous novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by Robert Louis Stevenson at the end of the 19th century, during the heart of the Victorian era. This literary and historical context gave rise to a world where the elegance of gentlemen coexists with complex mechanisms, industrial steam, and the mysteries of science.

In this ring, the steampunk aesthetic takes shape through an engraved pattern of watch gears, evoking both the precision of machinery and the inner workings of the human soul. It reflects the tension between reason and impulse, consciousness and instinct — a duality embodied by Dr Jekyll himself. This refined and cultured character struggles against his dark alter ego, Mr Hyde, the incarnation of repressed and uncontrollable desires.

The mechanical motif suggests that the human mind functions like a clock: seemingly orderly and structured, yet always on the edge of disorder. The interlocking gears symbolize time, reflection, and the inescapable chain of choices, consequences, and shifting identities.

This ring will resonate with lovers of gothic literature, anthropology, psychology, and science fiction. It is the perfect piece of jewelry for those who see themselves in the refined aesthetics of retro-futurism and the fascination with machines and the human mind.

 

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Width: 10 mm.

Finish: polished (high relief) and oxidized (low relief).

Production time: 5 business days before shipping.

 

Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.

The ring thickness on the model is 1.3 mm.

Important: Depending on the size of your ring, the pattern may feature an interruption at the solder joint, marked by a plain vertical band. This adjustment helps preserve the overall harmony of the design. As each ring is made to order, this detail is determined individually (see examples in the slideshow).

Each handcrafted piece of jewelry is entirely designed and made by hand, without the use of computer-aided design (CAD), digital laser cutting or engraving, or 3D printing.

As we are based in Mexico, please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery to receive your order for free with standard postal service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please read the full shipping terms here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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