The Art of Hand Engraving with Kindred, Taylor Swift’s Ring Maker

NEW YORK | 9 DECEMBER 2025

Kindred’s path into jewelry began quietly, with a temporary job that unexpectedly revealed a lifelong craft. Her process starts with the stone itself, letting its shape, age, and quirks guide every engraved line. Antique cuts and asymmetrical facets inspire motifs drawn from Art Deco geometry and Grecian fluidity, forming rings built through instinct, patience, and meticulous micro-movements. The result is work that carries both history and personality in every surface.

Her devotion to handcrafted jewelry has resonated with collectors and creatives alike, including Taylor Swift, who has worn her designs. This December, a few of Kindred’s rings will be offered in Sotheby’s High Jewelry auction during Luxury Week, presented by EDITION Hotels. The pieces speak to a growing renaissance in jewelry making, one shaped by artists who are preserving old-world craftsmanship through a distinctly modern lens.

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