Worn in time
GINGER AND GRIFFIN
AN INTERVIEW EXPLORING OBJECT, UNION AND TIME
Worn in Time is a celebration of the stories our pieces gather as they’re lived in and loved. With every intimate ritual or daily routine, Prounis jewels are transformed with the wearer’s personal signature, imbuing each piece with something invaluable: true character.
We spoke with our cherished collectors, Ginger and Griffin, about their treasured ephemera, artworks, and beloved Prounis pieces.
Can you tell us the story behind your first Prounis piece?
Ginger: I was already a fan of Prounis when we discussed getting engaged in December 2024. I had saved the Green Tourmaline Calda Ring on my moodboard, and I was continually drawn to it when I imagined my “dream ring”. We met with the Prounis team at the beginning of 2024, and upon seeing the Calda ring in person, I knew I wanted to implement the silhouette if we could find its perfect diamond match. The timing of the meeting was kismet, as the team was about to travel to the Tucson Gem Show. It took only one iPhone photo of a stunning antique oval diamond Jean had found to know it was the centerpiece for my Calda ring.
Do you have any rituals when putting on your jewelry?
Ginger: Putting my Prounis ring on is the last step that makes me feel ready to go out the door. The weight of the 22K gold is a special reminder of the importance of the piece.
Griffin: I start nearly every day at jiu-jitsu practice, which means taking off my jewelry when I am not at home. A few years ago, I lost a gold chain that I purchased for myself in this shuffle. Though I mourn the loss, it facilitated a change in my mindset. I slow down, and now there is a moment of mindfulness when the jewelry comes off and goes back on. This pause is a ritual and almost feels like a brief meditation.
"I hope to be with my pieces forever so that I can admire them as they change."
Fig 1. Ginger's Custom Diamond Calda Vow Ring. Photography by Emma Jenkinson
What is another object or item you collect?
Ginger: I cherish my collection of vintage Nintendo games and consoles. I still love playing so much, and the nostalgic, early-2000s art styles and aesthetics really inspire me.
Griffin: I am collecting a bodysuit of tattoos from a shop in Brooklyn called the Smith Street Rod and Gun Club. I've always loved the idea of adorning myself; it is my armor. I also love the loyalty and commitment to one shop. It seems a bit obsessive, but I've learned so much doing it this way, and it really feels like a collection. Over the years, those guys have taken such great care of me. Jewelry feels so similar to me, and I cherish our growing connection with everyone at Prounis.
How do you store your jewelry?
Ginger: I store my engagement ring in her beautiful Prounis ring box, of course! Some lesser-used jewelry I store in a flower-shaped bento box I thrifted when I first moved to NYC. My more frequently worn jewelry I store in two wooden boxes on my windowsill that originally held ceramic sake cups we purchased in Kyoto.
Griffin: I store my jewelry in the elegant green pouch from Prounis. I am neurotic about it; if the jewelry comes off, it is going in the pouch. There is even an AirTag in there.
"I wanted my engagement ring to be reminiscent of the Ancient Greek and Roman pieces at The Met."
Fig 2. Duo Loop-in Loop Chain with Fibula Clasp, Diamond Ode Pendant. Photography by Emma Jenkinson
Are there any traditions that shape your connection to jewelry?
Ginger: When I visit museums, I am on the lookout for a good jewelry exhibit. Or I am taking close-up, detailed photos of jewelry on the subjects of fine artwork. I wanted my engagement ring to be reminiscent of the Ancient Greek and Roman pieces at the Met. In addition, in my past career as a fine jewelry publicist, I was exposed to many beautiful pieces and designers that expanded and refined my taste in jewelry.
What is the best souvenir you’ve ever collected? Where did you find it, and why is it precious to you?
Ginger and Griffin: A blue, glittery Dolphin magnet we got from a cheesy beach store in Emerald Isle, NC! It was the first souvenir magnet we purchased on a trip taken together early in our relationship. Our fridge is covered in souvenir magazines that we’ve collected from all around the world!
Fig 3. Ginger's Custom Diamond Calda Vow Ring. Illustration by Lily Arzt
If your jewelry could talk, what would it say about you?
Ginger: In another life, I was either an ancient Noble Lady or Lizzie McGuire.
Griffin: None or a ton.
What do you consider when building your jewelry collection?
Ginger: My everyday jewelry collection is small, I don’t really interchange my pieces, and usually wear the same earrings and bracelet on usual occasions. It’s pretty cliche, but to get into my jewelry collection, it has to be timeless but also unique. My wardrobe is pretty bold, so I’m all about less is more in terms of jewelry, but what I am wearing is impactful.
Griffin: I hope to be with the items forever so that I can admire them as they change.
"Putting my Prounis ring on is the last step that makes me feel ready to go out the door."
Fig 4. Fig 1. Ginger's Custom Diamond Calda Vow Ring. Photography by Emma Jenkinson