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We are so please to share this great feature interview with Susan on the Saatchi Art blog, Canvas, where she delves into her inspiration, artistic process, achieving a work-life balance, and influences on her work and thought. See where the magic happens! 

Dating back to the 1500’s, the rose cut was an especially popular cut for engagement diamonds. Resembling the growth pattern of a rose petals, the rose cut is flat on the bottom and faceted along the top.

This is a beautiful vintage-style cut that is as equally flattering with colored as it is with white stones.

Here are a few ring by Arn that feature this unique style of stone.

Susan's woven dress sculpture, Vitro Tapetum II (Glass Tapestry Dress), is currently featured in an online collection of sculptures curated by Saatchi Art.

Visit the collection!

Sapphires have a long history of reverence as a sacred stone with powerful qualities. A gem whose significance dates back to the 2nd century AD, when kings reportedly used to wear them as amulets against harm. The ancient Greeks associated Sapphires with Apollo; the ancient Persians believed they were chipped from the mythical pedestal that held up the earth; they compose the roots of a wish-granting tree in Hindu mythology; the Ancient Egyptians believed the sapphire stone possessed healing qualities and would often use them to treat eye injuries. Sapphire is the birthstone of September, linked to the astrological sign of Taurus.

When worn, Sapphires are believed to bestow insight, good judgment, freedom of communication, wisdom, good fortune, and protection on the wearer. Prior to the 20th century, Sapphires were coveted as the most popular stone for engagement rings.

We love the deep beauty of this stone, featured in one of Arn's beautiful Mokume Gane rings.