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Hope is a symbolic ring made of two parts joined by a hinge, so that the upper part can be opened like a small box. The outer surface is covered with black enamel and represents darkness. The inner surface is set with diamonds arranged in triangles, and a yellow diamond at the centre represents the sun and brighter days. A small square opening above the design allows the yellow diamond to be seen. The ring is made of silver with gold and measures 2.5 by 2.5 by 4 centimetres.
Rockefeller Rock Crystal Diamond is a fine jewelry ring made in 14K yellow gold. The ring features a custom trillion cut natural rock crystal measuring 9 millimeters. A triangular metal piece set with small pave natural diamonds is affixed to the top of the rock crystal, resembling a shield. Precise measurement is needed so the metal piece fits the gemstone surface, where small holes are drilled to join the two parts. The design is inspired by the bold character of New York City. The ring can be worn or kept as a collectible.
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Sonja‘s eyewear design was inspired by blossoming flowers and early spectacle frames. Combining the organic forms of nature and the functional elements of spectacle frames the designer developed a convertible item that can be easily manipulated giving several different looks. The product was also designed with a practical folding possibility, taking as little space as possible in the carriers bag. The lenses are produced of laser-cut plexiglass with Orchid flower prints, and the frames are made manually using 18k gold plated brass.
These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing felt in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Maki-e, Japanese traditional lacquer technique, on the South Sea pearl catches. The 18K yellow gold wavy hoops with hand engraved Italian traditional Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy. The hoops were created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. This design can be worn two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top, or at the back.
4C is a jewellery collection of necklaces and earrings made of recycled sterling silver. The pieces show diamond outlines instead of real stones, offering an ethical and ecological alternative to genuine diamonds. The shapes are created with 3D modelling, wax printing and lost wax casting, and are then assembled and finished by hand. Four cuts are included: brilliant, princess, marquise and pear. Polished, matte patina and gilded finishes add contrast and highlight the three-dimensional form of each piece.
Polygon is a hair claw designed for everyday hair styling. The shape and placement of the prongs differ from those of a standard hair claw, so more hair can be held. The prong shape and placement are protected by patents in the United States and Japan. The collection is made of aluminium, which lowers the weight compared with earlier metal claws. The lighter body stays in place longer and reduces the discomfort caused by heavy claws. The form was developed with computer-aided design, then made with rubber moulds and casting.
The design of the Raices line emerges from the need to reuse thousands of oval cuts of new leather from a safety boot factory, discarded daily for having no utility. To reuse them, the designer focused on the search for techniques that would allow to find their greatest beauty and functionality, finding inspiration in the wings of birds, the scaled, staggered and overlapping. In order to expand the color palette, it was also decided to reuse leathers from other companies.
Ripples is a jewelry set that includes a necklace and a pair of earrings. The set is made of 18K gold, jadeite and diamonds. The jadeite is cut to reveal natural inclusions that resemble aquatic plants seen through water. A total of 189 princess cut diamonds are slotted along one edge, so the layers mimic waves expanding outward. The necklace is built around a hollow gold tube that bends slightly and keeps the weight low. Five layers follow the curves of the body for comfortable wear. The design is inspired by a spring pond touched by wind.
Gold Wind of Life is a pendant produced with 3D printing technology. The base material is rhodium-plated brass, and the pendant is paired with a delicate 9ct white gold curb chain. The pendant measures 3 centimetres in diameter and the chain measures 45 centimetres. The design draws on Greek culture, on a minimalistic style and on a line from a poem by Odysseus Elytis. Additive manufacturing allows an intricate surface texture while keeping the piece light and durable. Gold Wind of Life can be worn as a statement piece or as a subtle accessory.
The design of these matching couple rings is the outcome inspired by the Moebius strip. This design is not an exact description of the Moebius strip that people imagine; it is a formative band expressed in a modern form. The unique feature of these rings is that it looks like a simple band when worn, but when you take off the band and match the two bands, it has the interesting, unique feature of drawing a Moebius strip.
The pendant is made of 18K red gold and a topaz with 92.14 ct. The gemstone setting and the suspension are made of a single wire. It runs from narrow to wide in an infinite loop without touching at the crossing point. The mounting of the pendant is slanted, however this allows the jewel to hang straight on a chain without tilting back or forth.
Solidarity is a handmade ring inspired by the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. The design shows women holding hands around a sphere that represents the Earth. The sphere is set with synthetic gemstones in different colours, which stand for the racial diversity of the world. Two golden birds are nested at the centre. Interwoven bare gold wires represent the cut tresses of Iranian women. The ring is made of silver, gold wire and synthetic stones. A bolt and nut mechanism turns the upper part, so the piece can be worn as a full sphere or as a hemisphere.