This Legend 10mm Ultimate "Flora" Bangle With Blue Topaz belongs to our Melbourne store manager -- Ray, who shares:
"This is one of my favorite Legend products I’ve ever collected. The bangle is crafted from Legend’s specially developed 925 silver and is hand-shaped and hand-engraved by Nao, the founder of Legend. Over time, more depth and character emerge in its details, giving the piece even greater value. This is the magic of hand-built craftsmanship from Japan!"
" The intricate “Flora” pattern was drawn and carefully hand-cut by Nao, then individually applied—one by one—to the surface of the bangle using heat. Because the pattern is not mold-cast, the bangle has a vivid, organic presence that sets it apart from fast-fashion jewelry. "
"Because the edges of the bangle are hand-hammered and sand-cast by Nao hundreds of times, the subtle 'wavy' textures are individually hand-cut using a special knife tool. These textures are intentionally understated when the piece is brand new. Over time, as the 925 silver naturally ages, the surface gains depth and contrast—evoking the feeling of a 'Solid Rock Resting In A Quiet Lake'."
"I’m especially drawn to the ultra-large blue topaz stone. I named it 'My Sprite', lol. Sometimes, when I find myself staring into it, I’m reminded of the deep ocean—quiet, vast, and naturally mesmerising."
"My nickname is 'Meat (肉)', so I asked Nao-san to engrave it on the back of the bangle. There was another reason as well—I wanted to make sure I would never gift or sell this piece. I wanted it to remain deeply personal, mine alone, for life."
"After six years with this piece, I still feel grateful that I bought it when I did. Its price has risen to nearly three times what it was back then—but more importantly, the bangle has begun to carry its own story, one that is shaped largely by ME."