Benjamin Claus of Rise Designs Jewelry, winner of the 2023 For the Love of Jewelers Fall Design Challenge, creates one-of-a-kind, hand-fabricated sterling silver and karat-gold masterpieces in his studio in Asheville, North Carolina. Ben’s trademark “intentional talismans” are his unique brand of wearable art. Each piece combines hand-engraving techniques with faceted natural gemstones and intricate settings. His winning design, Divine Feminine Rising, showcases a beautifully crafted karat-gold setting with white diamonds, tsavorite garnets, aquamarine and a stunning Rose de France amethyst carving by master Michael Peuster.