Although I'm very much a traditional jewelry kind of gal, I'm strangely drawn to the M3 and M4 rings. I think it's because they are sleek but still pay homage to typical tool hardware.
Designed by The National Design Collective, the M3 and M4 rings feature a pretty simple concept. Made out of sterling silver (not steel, as it appears), they are "cut to reveal screw threads," according to Yanko Design. They are sold for $180 each.
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The M3 and M4 Rings Feature Typical Tool Hardware
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