The Pink Elephant and the Tipsy Writer Ring (a Book Riot cross-post).

Good morning, darlings!

I thought it was time about for another Book Riot cross-post. This piece originally ran on Book Riot on March 23, 2015.

What comes to your mind when you think of Jack London? For me, it’s fierce mountainsides and rangy wild animals.

But how about one-of-a-kind couture jewelry sparkling with colored diamonds and pink sapphires?

Because this glorious creation – called “The Pink Elephant and the Tipsy Writer ring” – was inspired by Jack London.

Okay, there are a few degrees of separation between the illustrious Mr. London and the glorious pink sapphire pachyderm you see before you. I promise we’ll get there.

The Pink Elephant and the Tipsy Writer ring is one of the latest masterpieces in the Maneater line from fabulous NYC-based jewelry designer Wendy Brandes. The Maneater line, like much of Wendy’s work, is inspired by strong women.

In the designer’s own words:

“The [Maneater] rings are inspired by my lifelong interest in powerful women. My signature Wendy Brandes jewelry line started with pieces that were named after real-life bad-ass women, including the warrior queen Xenobia and the 12th-century Empress Matilda. A lot of these strong women have been called “dragon lady” or “man eater” in pejorative ways. A tough man is just a guy doing his job, but there always has to be some kind of mean-sounding name for a tough woman, right? I got to thinking that some of these wimmins might have relished being called these names. I’m sure 7th-century Empress Wu would have been like, “Ha ha ha! Dragon lady! YOU’RE RIGHT!” before she executed the guy who spoke those words. Accordingly, each Maneater ring has a triumphant animal on top and a man tucked away inside the band.”

Wendy explained in a later interview that she wanted to include an elephant in her Maneater series because the majestic, matriarchal creatures so perfectly embody her theme of female power.

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