New London Ring, Leaning Tower of Pisa Ring & French Kiss Rings by Tournaire.

This is my third post on the Dream House Rings (Villa de Reve) and Bijoux Architecture collection by jeweller Philippe Tournaire. I simply can't get enough of these remarkable examples of craftsmanship and jewelry design. Since my last post, he has added the following London Ring and Leaning Tower of Pisa Ring to his impressive collection of rings that feature the architecture of cities all over the world.




A new pure Platinum and Diamond Cité Carée ring:


Like all of the architectural and custom rings by Phillipe Tournaire, they are available in various combinations of yellow, rose, white gold or platinum. Fine cut or cabochon gemstones are available to set in any of the designs.

Also new is the French Kiss collection.

above: The French Kiss ring in platinum, set with a diamond solitaire

The jeweler has for always been fascinated by the buildings and other architecture, he is also inevitably captivated by the Eiffel Tower which is this tall and powerful Iron Lady proud up on her steel heels. Always curious, Philippe Tournaire has turned it inside out to observe her better. Then he sets precious gemstones in between the 4 square shaped corners of an upside down Eiffel Tour.


above: Eiffel tower rightside up and upside down.

French Kiss XXL ring, Amethyst and Diamonds in rose gold:

French Kiss XL ring, Blue Topaz in white gold:

French Kiss XL ring, Amethyst in yellow gold:

French Kiss ring, Garnet in rose gold:


French Kiss rings come in yellow, pink or white gold ring and platinum upon request. From 1190 euros.

Philippe Tournaire also has an architecturally inspired watch collection:



Most of these rings can be special ordered directly from Tournaire.
Contact info:
Email : eboutique@philippetournaire.com
8,rue Tupinerie - 42600 MONTBRISON (Siège) - Tél. 04 77 96 08 84
103, rue Edouard Herriot - 69002 LYON - Tél. 04 78 92 93 94
7, Place Vendôme - 75001 PARIS - Tél. 01 40 20 00 19

Learn all about the Dream House Rings here

Rings That Rock and Roll. Kinetic Jewelry By Michael Berger.

above: Stainless Steel kinetic ring with 14 brilliant cut diamonds

Most kinetic (moving) jewelry is downright ugly. But these modern rings by Michael Berger are definitely an exception. Geometric shapes in brushed and polished golds or stainless steel, some set with fine gems, diamonds or Tahitian Pearls, sit upon the finger like little moving sculptures. I love how the shanks are all unusually shaped as well.



The Johannasberg born and now Germany-based Berger assisted and worked with Friedrich Becker (1922-97), the inventor of kinetic jewellery, for many years before he began designing his own.

Stainless Steel:

Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel with Peridot:

18k gold with 12 brilliant cut diamonds:

18k gold with 12 brilliant cut diamonds:

Stainless Steel or 18k gold with a Tahitian pearl:

Blackened Stainless Steel with 18k white gold and 12 brilliant cut diamonds:

Blackened Stainless Steel with 18k white gold and 14 brilliant cut diamonds:

Stainless Steel with Mandarin Garnet:

Peridot in stainless steel and blackened steel:

Stainless Steel with and without Citrine:

Stainless steel and 18k gold:

Tahitian pearl rings and combinations of stainless steel and 18k gold:


Goldsmith Michael Berger:

some of his rings on display:


Atelier Berger
Michael Berger
Columbusstraße 16
40549 Düsseldorf

New Architectural Rings From Philippe Tournaire - Archipolis, Paris, Moscow, New York & More.

above: Philippe Tournaire's New York Ring in white gold with an aquamarine representing the Chrysler building

One of my favorite posts of all time was the one in which I featured the amazing Villa de Reve Collection (dreamhouse rings) by jeweller Philippe Tournaire. The miniature custom hand crafted replicas of personal residences, mansions and villas in rose, yellow, white gold and platinum, some accented with gemstones are still on my "If-I-Ever-Win-The-Lottery" list.

Now I have more to add to that list because Philippe Tournaire has introduced some new rings to his architectural jewelry collection.



New versions of his Oriental Palaces, Venice Villas, Paris, New York City, Moscow and even a Log Cabin rings are now available. In addition to those, he has recently introduced an Archipolis ring, an imagined and mysterious city, laden with diamonds and/or gemstones and available in various golds and platinum.

The latest New York City Rings are stunning whether cast in platinum, white gold, yellow gold and set with gems or a single diamond.

In platinum with diamond:

In white gold with diamond:

Or cast in a combination of rose and white gold:

Or, as originally shown in my first post, in all yellow gold:


The new Paris ring is amazing. It has a shank which is the Eiffel tower wrapped upside down around your finger and even includes a perfect little replica of the Notre Dame Cathedral's Facade. Shown cast in rose and yellow and all yellow gold.



Tournaire turned Moscow's Saint Basil Cathedral into a grand rose gold ring complete with enameled "onion tops":



His new Chapelle San Lillo (Chapel San Miguel de Lillo in Oviedo) ring in rose and yellow gold and with aquamarine gem:



His new Village rings are like little European city squares and can be set with single or multiple faceted gemstones, cabochons, diamonds or available in all gold or platinum:







Additions to his Oriental Palace rings include a new Pagoda ring with rose and yellow gold:

and a new smaller Dubai Palace ring with a cabochon amethyst and diamonds:

And a rose and yellow gold Luxurious Log Cabin ring:



The new Archipolis ring.
An imaginary city shown in rose gold with pink sapphires and diamonds:

Archipolis ring in white gold with sapphires and diamonds, in platinum with diamonds and in yellow gold with pink sapphires and white diamonds:

Archipolis ring in yellow gold with amber, cognac, black and white diamonds:


Next up? Philippe is presently working on London rings. Don't forget to see his custom Dream House rings here.



To learn more about these amazing architectural rings or to have a replica of your own home or villa made, go here.

all images courtesy of Philipe Tournaire

Contact info:
Email : eboutique@philippetournaire.com
8,rue Tupinerie - 42600 MONTBRISON (Siège) - Tél. 04 77 96 08 84
103, rue Edouard Herriot - 69002 LYON - Tél. 04 78 92 93 94
7, Place Vendôme - 75001 PARIS - Tél. 01 40 20 00 19