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Elaine Shiu utilizes 3D-printed technology to mimic the concept of the walls of the Forbidden City with a simple and modern Chinese knot. The golden pattern carries ancient meanings, and together with a contrasting vivid blue background, it culminates into a trendy product that represents both the ancient and modern China.
The shape of each ring has been designed based on the emblem of the brand. It is the source of the designer's creative process which inspired the geometric shape of the rings as well as the engraved signature pattern. Every design has been imagined to be combined in many possible ways. Therefore, this concept of interlocking allows everyone to conceive a piece of jewelry according to their taste and with the balance they desire. By assembling several creations with different gold alloys and gems, everybody is thus able to create the jewel that suits them best.
The heart is considered the symbol of love. Newly developed is the variety, to make emotion hidden inside the ring. As a result, the unique feel is overwhelming when worn, the emotion is literally tangible and therefore becomes the confirmation of the person who wears the ring, whether open or in secret. The rings are a means to feel and preserve these loving feelings, emotionally in the heart as well as physically on the finger.
Taj is a finger ring made of 18 karat gold, diamonds and pearls. The form is inspired by an octagonal lotus flower pond placed upside down. The shape also refers to the architecture of the Taj Mahal, which is known for symmetry and plant motifs. A euro shank gives the ring a classical look. The ring was first modeled in three-dimensional software, then produced through computer aided design and manufacturing, casting, cleaning, stone setting and final polishing. The piece is intended for occasions such as cocktail events and weddings.
Morning Butterly is a set of ear cuffs and earrings inspired by a butterfly flying through early morning mist. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold, while the remaining parts are made of white gold. Pear shaped and melee Rhodolite stones sit on the wings, and diamonds of various sizes are set along a spiral. An ear post holds the ear cuff securely and comfortably in place. The butterfly body forms a rail, so the wings move freely and suggest active flight. A flower pistil acts as a rivet, letting the spiral and chains spin. Bezel set pear shaped moonstones represent the misty haze.
Dome is a set of three brooches inspired by the domes of churches. The three pieces show the same dome in the morning, at noon and at night. Each brooch is made by hand from S925 silver and red copper through a metal folding process that includes smelting, forging, buckling, folding, welding and polishing. Surface textures and a metal oxidant create the different colors. Hollow out areas allow the color and weave of the garment to be seen. Double needles on the back keep each brooch stable when worn.
The wedding rings are made of different gold alloys and platinum. The wave pattern on the outside reflects the emotions of a long relationship, while the inside of the ring is smooth and supple. The waves symbolize the highs and lows of a marriage and the unimaginable number of irregularities. For the wearer these rings give remembrance to how exiting life with a partner can be.
Unbound Heart is a series of rings with a movable main stone. The main stone can be set in three positions, so one ring offers three ways of wearing. In the upward position, the ring forms a closed circle with a retro look. In the middle position, the ring is semi open and the stone lies parallel with the ring arm for a modern effect. In the downward position, the shape appears soft and lengthened. The rings are made of 9K gold and set with small pearls and with topaz, tanzanite or emerald. The mechanism uses the natural toughness of unhardened gold to hold each position.
Frida Hulten wanted the wearer to enjoy two quite different looks in one necklace. She considered all parts of the neck and torso, focusing on the back. The result is a necklace that can be worn back to front. Created on a polystyrene torso, the necklace is shaped to fit around the wearer’s neck. It has exact proportions so that the piece always drapes correctly.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Thonet's popular chairs, the bracelet uses this classic of the furniture design as its main inspiration. Mixing two materials as metal and wood, the piece was designed in contemporary style with an architectural print. All the empty elements on metal sheet, the volume and the wood detail were designed aiming the balance of materials and light weightness of the piece
Here is presented a jewelry collection dedicated to Mondrian and his most famous works. The collection is composed of brooches, pendants and necklaces. It is made of a laser-cut Acrylic plates, rubber and silver tone chain. Inspired by art, these pieces are wearable art themselves. This is a statement jewelry intended for bold both women and men. The Mondrian collection is just a part of a larger "hommage" collection dedicated to and inspired by famous painters and their works: Bol, Calder, Klee, Van Gogh, Matisse, Miro, Renoir, transfering their paintings into jewelry.
Daisy's are composite flowers with two flowers combined into one, an inner section and an outer petal section. It symbolizes the intertwining of two representing true love or the ultimate bond. The design blends in the uniqueness of the daisy flower allowing the wearer to wear the Blue Daisy in multiple ways. The choice of blue sapphires for the petals are to emphasize inspiration for hope, desire and love. Yellow sapphires chosen for the central flower petal engulfs the wearer to feel a sense of joy and pride giving the wearer complete serenity and confidence in displaying its elegance.