Graeme Montgomery, Photographer, New York

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This vibrant studio still life features three luxury gemstone rings arranged diagonally along the curves of glossy red and white striped candy canes. At the top rests a large, faceted green emerald ring in a diamond-set mounting, followed in the center by a deep blue sapphire ring, and at the base by a vibrant red ruby ring. The composition is set against a deeply reflective, glossy red background that creates soft specular highlights and rich tonal depth. The lighting is direct and sharp, accentuating the metallic facets and gemstone brilliance. Photographed by Graeme Montgomery.