{"id":13955,"date":"2019-01-24T14:31:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T14:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=13955"},"modified":"2023-11-30T14:26:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T14:26:43","slug":"kraken-octopus-ocean-inspired-engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/kraken-octopus-ocean-inspired-engagement-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean-Themed Engagement Rings &#038; The Kraken Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nautically-inspired-the-kraken-diamond-engagement-ring\">Nautically Inspired &#8211; The Kraken Diamond Engagement Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone searching for a maritime-inspired engagement ring, there is no greater inspiration than the Ocean itself. Over the years, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/dept\/diamond-engagement-rings\">modelled and crafted a&nbsp;diverse collection of diamond engagement rings<\/a>. From wave-patterned ring styles to designs inspired by marine life. It was, therefore, fitting that we were approached to create an &#8216;Octopus styled diamond engagement ring&#8217; that we dubbed the Kraken ring. This name was taken from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmuseum.org\/kraken.htm\">mythical giant sea creature<\/a> featured in ancient tales told by mariners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kraken Octopus Engagement Ring - Ocean Themed Diamond Ring\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yVuPvFu1aX4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first sketches took inspiration from the legendary texts of Jules Verne with inspiration from mythical beasts of the sea, crafted in luxurious precious metals with the sparkle of diamonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ocean-themed-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean themed ring set. \" class=\"wp-image-21833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ocean-themed-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ocean-themed-ring-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ocean-themed-ring-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-octopus-diamond-engagement-ring\">Ocean-themed ring design\u2014bespoke Kraken diamond ring set. <\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designing-the-kraken-ring\">Designing the Kraken Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kraken engagement ring design was created digitally using CAD design. Following a brief from our client, we provided a detailed quote to create the ring. In addition to the engagement ring itself, we created a matching-shaped wedding ring set with diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-cad-diamond-engagement-ring-design.jpg\" alt=\"CAD engagement ring design of the Kraken ring style. \" class=\"wp-image-13962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-cad-diamond-engagement-ring-design.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-cad-diamond-engagement-ring-design-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-cad-diamond-engagement-ring-design-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CAD designs <\/em>shown<em> to our client ahead of making the ring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remodelling-existing-jewellery\">Remodelling existing jewellery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kraken ring was another great example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/remaking-ring-much-cost\/\">jewellery re-modelling<\/a>, where we repurposed diamonds from an existing ring. Recycling is a very big part of the work we do. Working with ethically sourced materials, most of our commissions include recycled or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/ethical-jewellery\">ethically sourced precious metals<\/a> and gemstones. In addition to the larger central diamond, the Octopus-themed engagement ring included a matching-shaped wedding ring set with smaller diamonds enclosed within each sucker of the tentacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-octopus-diamond-engagement-ring\">View the Kraken Octopus diamond engagement ring on our website<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-octopus-diamond-engagement-ring\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-engagement-ring.jpg\" alt=\"The Octopus engagement ring set with a central diamond\" class=\"wp-image-13964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-engagement-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-engagement-ring-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-engagement-ring-768x642.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-the-shaped-wedding-ring\">Creating the shaped wedding ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important service offered by our team ensures a perfectly matching wedding ring for any engagement ring. Almost any setting or ring design can be worked around. Uniquely styled, the Octopus-shaped wedding ring featured re-purposed diamonds and faithfully fits within the Kraken engagement ring design forming a perfect bridal set. You can view more examples of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/shaped-wedding-rings\">custom shaped wedding rings on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/diamond-octopus-wedding-ring\">View the Octopus diamond wedding ring<\/a><\/em> on the Serendipity Diamonds website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/diamond-octopus-wedding-ring\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-wedding-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Octopus shaped diamond wedding ring\" class=\"wp-image-13965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-wedding-ring.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-wedding-ring-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Octopus-diamond-wedding-ring-768x642.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-have-an-idea-for-a-custom-made-diamond-engagement-ring\">Do you have an idea for a custom-made diamond engagement ring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an idea for a custom-made engagement ring, it does not necessarily need to be ocean-themed. Our experienced, friendly team will guide you from your first contact all of the way through to the completed ring. All information is provided on a no-obligation basis, and we work with clients Worldwide. For clients in the UK, we are on-hand in our Ryde showroom, where visitors can arrange a one-to-one appointment to discuss their requirements and get expert help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ocean Inspired Amethyst &amp; Diamond Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Amethyst-octopus-ring-purple-silk-850.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean inspired Amethyst and diamond ring on purple silk background. \" class=\"wp-image-22163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Amethyst-octopus-ring-purple-silk-850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Amethyst-octopus-ring-purple-silk-850-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Amethyst-octopus-ring-purple-silk-850-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We created an Ocean-inspired Amethyst and diamond rings design based on our high-demand Kraken ring design. On this occasion, we crafted a similar design set with an octagonal Amethyst between round brilliant-cut diamonds. As part of our bespoke design process, we created the design using CAD software, working around specific gemstones for our client.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nautically Inspired &#8211; The Kraken Diamond Engagement Ring For anyone searching for a maritime-inspired engagement ring, there is no greater inspiration than the Ocean itself. Over the years, we have modelled and crafted a&nbsp;diverse collection of diamond engagement rings. From wave-patterned ring styles to designs inspired by marine life. 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