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2024 - 10th edition
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
PRODES ITALIA
Ajewel is much more than just an accessory; it is a life companion, a symbol carrying a unique emotional and personal charge for each of us. To own one means combining the allure of ostentation with a veil of mystery, for jewels are not merely ornaments, but they tell stories, evoke memories, and often represent a deep and intimate part of our identity. Who doesn't have that lucky charm accessory worn during important moments? Or that piece of jewelry that seems to merge with the skin, to the point where it becomes impossible to leave it hidden in a drawer?
Since the dawn of civilization, jewelry has accompanied human evolution. From the earliest creations made with raw stones and natural materials, used as amulets or seals, to the complex and sophisticated masterpieces of the contemporary era, jewelry has always represented a privileged channel through which humans express their creativity, beliefs, deepest emotions, and aspirations. Today, jewelry is not just a symbol of status or beauty but a true vehicle of art, where each piece reflects an inner world, an experience, or a message to be shared.
In this spirit, in 2013, Artistar Jewels was born, a global project that brings together artists and designers from all over the world to celebrate jewelry as a form of contemporary art. This book marks a particularly important moment, as today, in 2024, we celebrate the tenth anniversary of an extraordinary journey filled with creativity and innovation. These have been ten years of exploration, valorization, and storytelling, of emotions and cultures encapsulated in the creations of artists who have chosen to share a part of themselves through their jewelry.
“It was 2012 when Daniele Lupetti, our current publisher, gave me a book filled with hundreds of jewelry designs. I was instantly captivated by those photos, sketches, stories… by that unique magic that only jewelry can evoke. I immediately realized that I needed to give visibility to emerging talents and celebrate jewelry as a true form of art. Barbara, who is still with Prodes Italia, followed me without hesitation. This is how Artistar Jewels was born, now celebrating its tenth edition. I never imagined we would come so far, receive so many new opportunities, or meet so many wonderful creatives. Each edition has been a challenge, but also a chance to evolve—both in artistic vision and communication strategies, always keeping pace with the times. It’s only right to dedicate this milestone to all those who believed in the project, making our growth possible. A heartfelt thank you goes to all the artists, the team at Prodes Italia, our partners, sponsors, friends, family, and my wife, an tireless talent scout... and to all those who, even if just briefly, helped shape Artistar Jewels with us.” Enzo Carbone, CEO Prodes Italia
This volume features the works of over 200 artists and designers from around 60 different countries, gathered to be presented in the eponymous exhibition held annually in the splendid setting of Palazzo Bovara in Milan, during Milano Jewelry Week. This celebration of contemporary jewelry culminates in the Awarding Night, an exclusive event during which the three best artists of each edition are awarded, chosen
by a jury of international experts. Among the galleries and sponsors present, there are also those who select the jewels to exhibit and promote in their spaces, contributing to the global spread of jewelry art.
This year's jury, composed of leading figures in the international jewelry world, has selected the three best artists among the participants. Notable jurors include Bryna Pomp, Director of MAD About Jewelry at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York; Alessio Boschi, Founder and Creative Director of Alessio Boschi Jewels; Muriel Piaser, Founder of PRECIOUS ROOM by MP tradeshow & Muriel Piaser Consulting; the Romanian National Jewelry Association Assamblage; Guido Solari, Founder and Director of Scuola Orafa Ambrosiana and Director of Via Tadino 30 headquarters; and Shohista Turdiyeva, Editor and Founder of Jewellery Pursuer. Their expertise and sensitivity have allowed them to identify the most innovative and representative works of this edition, ensuring a level of artistic excellence.
As the readers flips through the pages of this catalog, they will embark on a unique journey through different cultures and worlds, intertwined with the creativity and visions of the participating artists. Over 600 carefully selected jewels by a team of curators bring to life an intense visual experience, capable of captivating and stimulating the imagination. Each piece holds a deep meaning, the result of reflections ranging from personal themes to matters of global relevance.
One of the most recurring themes in the works is the relationship with nature, represented in all its forms: from plants to animals, from plays of light to the movements of water. This deep connection with the natural environment is also reflected in concerns about climate change, nature's struggles to survive in an increasingly industrialized world, and the growing detachment between modern society and nature itself. Through their jewels, many artists explore the duality between natural beauty and environmental degradation, creating works that provoke reflection on these contemporary issues.
Alongside these themes, powerful messages of empowerment, peace, and personal freedom also emerge. The artists have used jewelry as a medium to express their vision of existence, shouting their struggles, desires, and hopes to the world. Many of them drew inspiration from their life experiences, intimate memories, and personal challenges faced along the way, transforming these emotions into tangible creations that deeply resonate with the audience.
In the following pages, you will delve into the lives of both emerging and established artists, each of whom has chosen to open a window into their inner world through their works. Through jewelry, they tell stories, explore cultures and arts, tackle issues, and propose visions of the future. This book is not just a catalog of precious objects but a true testament to how jewelry can be a bridge between different worlds, a means of expression that goes beyond mere decoration to become pure art. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the world of contemporary artistic jewelry, where creativity and technique come together to bring unique and extraordinary works to life.
CREATIONS & AUTHORS CREATIONS &
AUTHORS
A LITTLE PIECE OF C BY BERNA A LITTLE PIECE OF C BY BERNA
Founded by Berna Daou, A Little Piece of C is a Beirut-based jewelry brand known for its bold, statement designs that empower and inspire. Berna, an interior design graduate, started the brand after a transformative trip to Cairo. Collaborating with her mother, Ghiwa, she creates unique pieces using sterling silver, resin, and natural materials. Featuring Arabic calligraphy with themes of self-love, hope, and freedom, each piece reflects a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and meaningful design.
Ripples of liberation
A compelling statement piece, embodying the power of voices resonating through echoes and sound waves. Designed like a loudspeaker attached to the ear, it features multiple layers of cutouts, each representing a unique voice, creating a ripple effect symbolizing the depth and diversity of human expression. Adorned with Arabic calligraphy that says “My voice has no limits” and “I am free”, this piece is a testament to the enduring power of liberation.
A poetic call to action, shaped like a volume speaker to amplify voices often overlooked. Within the transparent resin, copper pieces bear engraved words that say “I am free”, “Listen” and “I am entitled to peace”, suspended in time, symbolizing unheard voices. The inscribed base urges the world to listen. Crafted with profound intention, this ring embodies the urgency of breaking silence and advocating for peace and freedom.
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AICH JEWELLERY BY INDSOPH COMPANY AICH JEWELLERY BY INDSOPH COMPANY
The Kuwaiti designer Hawraa AlMaqseed produced two pieces of Hidden Jewelry, offering a unique experience that integrates new digital modeling and fabrication methods. She is the founder of INDSOPH Company and the Aich jewelry brand. Hawraa holds an MFA in Industrial Design and has been designing jewelry since 2008. She specializes in industrial design, jewelry, and 3D printing, with a focus on advanced design and innovative product manufacturing.
Hidden treasure 1
Traditionally, it is common during special occasions to burn Bukhor before wearing jewelry. A 3D print was used to create a mold of the Bukhor mixture and fabricate the brooch. As it burns away, it reveals the two-sided coin pendant, created through 3D printing and casting. The design is inspired by the Quran: the first side features a verse from Surat Ibrahim (Verse 7) which means that if one is grateful, God will increase His favors. The second side says “Thank God,” inscribed in Arabic Thuluth calligraphy and adorned with 96 wheat motifs.
The Bukhor Bangle concealed a gold chain inside. A 3D-printed mold was created to fabricate the bangle. The chain consists of 24 wheat motifs, and together with the pendant, a total of 120 wheat designs were created by 3D printing, then cast in gold. The wheat design is inspired by the verse from Surat Al-Baqarah (Verse 261), which means that the example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of wheat that multiplies His reward and prosperity.
NECKLACE/BANGLE
ALEKSANDRA MARIA KOZIOLEK ALEKSANDRA MARIA KOZIOLEK
Aleksandra Maria Koziolek is a Polish designer currently living in Scotland. She recently graduated from Edinburgh College of Art, where she studied Jewellery and Silversmithing. When choosing her career path, she was torn between fine art and jewellery. She discovered that the process of research, designing, and making allows her to apply art to her jewellery practice. Her work revolves around the human body and mind, analyzing their symbiotic relationship with nature.
The
‘At One with Nature’ ring
The ‘At One with Nature’ collection tells a story of how the human body and nature physically and metaphorically reunite after the human dies and decomposes, becoming reabsorbed by nature. This ring is inspired by the third ring from the original 2023 collection. Its design draws from the human nervous system, while the growth pattern is reminiscent of a plant. Made with forged silver wire of varying thicknesses and partially oxidized, it suggests the decaying process.
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The ‘At One with Nature’ Collection tells the story of how the human body and nature reunite after death and decomposition. The focus on detail highlights the fragility of nature and life, as the structure is both delicate and intricate, requiring to be handled with care. Made from silver shim with black leather attached, it is designed to have the edges of the silver gradually flake off over time, symbolizing its metaphorical decaying process.
BROOCH
SILVER SHIM, NAPPA LAMB
The ‘At One with Nature’ brooch
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ALESSANDRA SETTANNI ALESSANDRA SETTANNI
Since childhood, Alessandra Settanni has shown an attraction to art, archaeology, and literature, which led her to enroll in the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, where she became captivated by medieval archaeology. She entered the world of jewelry through archaeology, enchanted by medieval jewelry. Her creations reflect this background, characterized by references to art and archaeology, blending with a gothic and decadent atmosphere.
Vanitas, omnia vanitas est. This is the fate of human existence and everything surrounding it: everything is created and everything faces inevitable decay. Even beauty cannot escape the relentless passage of time. It is not a skull, as in the classical stylistic of art history, but a ring that transforms into a skull itself. It is corroded, and a nail brutally driven into its surface has destroyed the settings and almost all the stones.
The starting point is once again Vanitas. In this bracelet, which takes the shape of the ancient torque, two birds with sinuous necks engage in a dance. The theme of Vanitas meets a concept typical of late medieval iconography: the Danse Macabre. In her reinterpretation, the classic human skeletons dancing hand in hand with people have been replaced by opposing birds. In many cultures, birds are seen as mediators between two worlds.
BANGLE
Danza macabra
ANASTASIA ALPER ANASTASIA ALPER
Anastasia Alper lives in beautiful upstate New York. She creates functional pieces that connect the wearer with the world around them, transcending conventional expectations. Her lantern lockets are little wearable vessels of magic. Each locket can hold one or more small LED lights, and through a pierced design, they glow in the dark with the colors of translucent stones. The purpose of her art is to open windows into her universe for strangers, building a bridge between hers and theirs.
The bottle of rose essence: every regular witch needs one for her collection of herbal potions. This large statement locket pendant is made with sterling silver, two sweet pink amethysts, and a dragon vein agate of the most beautiful soft pastel shade. If you drop a small LED light inside the bottle, it will magically turn into a lantern, illuminating your face and hands while casting intricate shadows.
Rose essence bottle
Enter at your peril
The ‘Enter at Your Peril’ Haunted Temple lantern locket draws inspiration from the magnificent structures carved into mountains around the world, such as Petra in Jordan and the Longmen Grottoes in China. The lantern is made from sterling silver, a large yet lightweight slab of genuine Baltic amber, and small garnet and iolite stones. The gates are guarded by ghostly figures, and more ghosts await inside. A small LED light can be placed inside the lantern to illuminate it.
ANDREA RUZZA JEWELRY ANDREA RUZZA JEWELRY
Andrea Ruzza is a 23-year-old goldsmith. He began his career in 2022 after studying jewelry-making in Barcelona and completing his training in Rome. He then moved to Verona, where he opened his own business. His workshop blends tradition and innovation, creating unique custom-made jewelry. His passion for design and meticulous attention to detail allow him to meet clients’ desires with high-quality pieces.
Donna e pantera
The “Donna e Pantera” ring is masterfully crafted in 925 sterling silver and high-quality cubic zirconia, with finely sculpted details that capture attention and tell a fascinating story. The female figure is depicted with extraordinary grace and delicacy, while the panther, with its intense gaze and powerful stance, symbolizes strength and courage.
The “Polena” bracelet is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, carefully sculpted to represent a symbol of protection and marine beauty. The figure, depicted with delicate features and intricate details, captures the essence of grace and strength. The bracelet’s complex and refined design, with its fluid and harmonious lines, evokes the movement of the waves and the serenity of the sea. This extraordinary piece of jewelry is inspired by the legendary figureheads that adorned ancient ships.
Polena
ANDREA ZECCHIN ANDREA ZECCHIN
Andrea Zecchin was born with a remarkable manual skill, which he developed into mastery in goldsmithing and lapidary art. He learned ancient techniques for working with metals and gemstones from leading professionals, enabling him to create entirely handmade jewelry, including for well-known brands. Even today, after so many years spent at his work-table, he still blends techniques and materials with the same passion, looking for the perfect combination, thus crafting unique pieces. It’s pure magic that he aims to convey through his work.
Allòtropo
This entirely handmade ring is a tribute to nature’s allotropy. By leaving raw graphite at the base of the crown and cutting the pavilion into a brilliant cut, the fragile mineral is encased in a structure of welded burnished silver wires, which highlight the lines of each facet of the brilliant cut. This design celebrates the bond between graphite and diamond through their common element, carbon. The piece is completed with a yellow gold band.
RING | 18KT YELLOW GOLD, 925% SILVER, GRAPHITE | 2024
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A jewel within a jewel representing the union of two ancient Venetian arts: goldsmithing and glassmaking. The Rooster’s Egg is a yellow gold pendant adorned with rubies and ancient murrine, tiny glass miniatures, depicting “the Rooster,” a symbol of Murano and its pride. These murrine were created by Ulderico Moretti in 1923 as a protest against Murano’s annexation by Venice. The pendant is enhanced by a double yellow gold chain, handcrafted using the ancient Manin chainmail technique.
ANDREIA GABRIELA POPESCU ANDREIA GABRIELA POPESCU
Andreia Gabriela Popescu, the award-winner of Artistar Jewels 2022, has her artworks exhibited in decorative art museums both in her country and abroad. Since 2010, she has been a teacher, designer, and jewelry manufacturer, creating unique and sophisticated contemporary jewelry pieces. Her collections have won multiple awards at prestigious international jewelry exhibitions. Her art is innovative and stands out through daring volumes, colors, and special surface finishes.
”Spring rays” iris bracelet
In the “Spring Rays” collection of Solve et Coagula Colors, the artist chose yellow, mauve, viva magenta, and purple because these colors together inspire her with the Iris flower, one of the messengers of spring. The bracelet symbolizes the freedom of light. This one-of-a-kind artwork is handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver and resin mixed with fluorescent pigments. Its atypical and bold volume makes the Iris bracelet remarkable, and the pigments create a glow-in-the-dark spectacle!
The moment one focuses on colors, they begin to understand what they are feeling. By concentrating on these feelings, individuals can get to know each other better. The various shades of yellow, from intense apricot to lemon yellow, or pale and fading into purple, warm like the rays of the spring sun. These rays appear in the morning, reach their peak at noon, and transition to the sunset. The clear yellow of the sun aids in finding inner peace, while the 14K red gold color complements and enhances all these shades.
”Spring rays” gold & purple sunset bra
The Gold & Purple Sunset bracelet is a standout piece from the “Spring Rays” collection by Solve et Coagula Colors. It symbolizes free will, giving the wearer the freedom to choose. The artist allows the wearer to select the color, gold and diamonds, or a combination of both. Handcrafted in 14k red gold, the bracelet has white diamonds set discreetly on one side, hidden from view but in direct contact with the wearer. The resin has the hues of a sunset.
BRACELET | 14K RED GOLD, WHITE DIAMONDS AND CRYSTAL EPOXY RESIN WITH FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS | 2023
”Spring rays” gold & diamond earring
If we “turn off” colors, we essentially “turn off” our feelings. We would lose one of the most intimate and profound means of expressing our emotions. In a world devoid of colors, we would become disconnected from each other and from our own inner selves. Colors have the transformative power to influence our lifestyle and existence. They are among the simplest tools we have to enhance positive emotions and nurture our wellbeing, with their effects often being immediate.
”Spring rays” purple sunset ring
Through colors, life becomes a perpetual journey. They inspire us and help us find our path to goals. Each color can evoke sounds, shapes, tastes, or smells and conjure images of places. Handcrafted in 14k red gold, 925 sterling silver, and resin, this ring allows one to savor the taste of strawberries, inhale the scent of Japanese roses, revel in the joy of spring, and marvel at the hues of a sunset all by simply looking at it.
RING | 14KT RED GOLD, 925 STERLING SILVER, CRYSTAL EPOXY RESIN WITH ACRYLIC PIGMENTS FOR STAINED GLASS, DUST OF RED GOLD | 2023
“Spring rays” diamond iris brooch
Colors are an amazing phenomenon! Through the “Spring Rays” collection of Solve et Coagula Colors, the artist aims to showcase the synesthetic power of colors, blending our human senses. Colors surround us and influence us often without our awareness. We perceive the colors visually, and they then resonate in our hearts. In the masterpiece brooch from this collection, the artist chose the brilliant white of diamonds to represent the energy of creation.
BROOCH | 14K RED GOLD, WHITE DIAMONDS AND CRYSTAL EPOXY RESIN WITH FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS. | 2023
ANNA REIKHER JEWELRY ANNA REIKHER JEWELRY
Anna Reikher, an Italian designer, blends intricate aesthetics in her jewelry, celebrating nature’s splendor. Her pieces emerge from a fascinating combination of 3D printing technology and the ancient wax casting technique. Anna finds her inspiration in nature’s diversity, particularly in the kaleidoscope of colors found in insects, flora, and fauna. Their intricate anatomy and adaptability captivate her, and she translates these wonders into wearable art.
Indian flower mantis
This cuff bracelet celebrates the captivating beauty of the Indian Flower Mantis (Creobroter pictipennis). Inspired by the delicate form of the mantis, our design captures its slender limbs and large appendages with intricate cut-out details. The bracelet features zirconia stones in the mantis’s natural colors—fuchsia, light blue, white, bright yellow, and light green. Meticulously crafted from high-quality sterling silver using the lost wax casting technique.
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Pandora sphinx moth
Crafted from solid sterling silver, this cuff bracelet pays homage to the enchanting Pandora sphinx moth (Eumorpha pandorus). Inspired by the moth’s intricate wings and unique features, the bracelet symbolizes unusual beauty and transformation. Delicate enamel work mimics the moth’s coloration with subtle greens, purples, and pinks. The pink eyespots, characteristic of the Pandora sphinx moth, add an ethereal touch, while zirconia stones in fuchsia, dark green, and bright orange complete this exquisite piece.
ATELIER AJOUR ATELIER AJOUR
Atelier Ajour was established as a goldsmith workshop in Stockholm in 1947. Its founder, Allan Edwardsson, had apprenticed with renowned masters whose workshop tradition was rooted in Swedish Grace, a branch of Swedish Art Deco. Allan created numerous jewelry designs through expressive sketches, many of which remain popular in auction markets today. Allan Edwardsson passed on his expertise and, eventually, the company itself. Since then, the atelier has been managed and further developed, producing beautiful handmade jewelry.
Sunset
The ring is crafted in rose and white gold, featuring a rhodochrosite disc sourced from a stalagmite, Akoya pearls, and brilliant-cut diamonds. Designed and manufactured by Stig Granlund at Atelier Ajour, the stone originates from Argentina and was cut and gifted by his colleague and friend, Horacio Ramires de Anchinelli. The Akoya pearls are mounted on wires, allowing them to float freely, giving the ring a sense of happiness and joy.
RING | GOLD, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, RHODOCHROSITE | 2014
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Flowers
The necklace is crafted from platinum and red gold, adorned with 14 yellow sapphires totaling 26.41 carats, 14 marquise diamonds (F-G/vvs-vs) totaling 5.66 carats, and 182 marquise diamonds (F-G/vvs-vs) totaling 40.15 carats. The "Flowers" design draws inspiration from nature, emphasizing balance and harmony without strict geometric symmetry. Each marquise in the petals varies in size and angle, resembling the natural irregularity of a flower, giving the "Flowers" necklace a sense of vitality and life.
In January 2024, Erin Swanson and Margaret Eastabrook took a leap of faith, transitioning from selling to creating one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery. They embarked on a journey to learn and master the necessary skills to achieve their dream. With a few lessons from Salamander Gems, taught by Chris Chaplin and Ken Harrington, their talents flourished, allowing them to overcome even the most challenging barriers in the industry. These two friends founded Athena Visage Ltd. Will others dare to be different too?
Unveil the Unprecedented: "Celestial Halo" by Athena Visage is a brilliant celebration of individuality. Inspired by punk rock, it boldly challenges conventions with its striking natural moissanite and multi-coloured sapphires. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, each piece is entirely unique. With vivid champlevé enamel and opal inlays, it is designed for those who seek to stand out.
Celestial halo
RING | 14KT GOLD, SAPPHIRES, MOSSIANITE, OPAL, ENAMEL | 2024
Elemental kaleidoscope
Inspired by punk rock, the “Elemental Kaleidoscope” boldly defies conventions, embracing avant-garde design. Crafted from 14k yellow gold, it boasts 72 enamelled pieces, Australian opal inlays, pale pink kunzite, square sapphires, and purple and pink baguette sapphires. This creation is a daring fusion of vibrant materials and intricate craftsmanship, a true symphony of rebellion and audacity.
RING | 14KT GOLD, KUNZITE, SAPPHIRE, OPAL, ENAMEL | 2024
ATTA STUDIO ATTA STUDIO
After completing her studies in industrial engineering, Valeria felt a profound urge to channel her ever-present creative energy through jewelry. In 2021, she took a bold step towards realizing this dream by enrolling in an intensive program at Alchimia Contemporary Jewelry School in Florence. Captivated by the art form, she further honed her skills with a year-long study of contemporary jewelry at Centro, a university dedicated to creative disciplines in Mexico City.
Valeria began crafting jewelry during a period of emotional turmoil, driven by an intense need for therapeutic expression. Creating pieces to adorn the body became a pathway to healing her heart. Atta Jewelry emerged as an extension of her, a canvas to channel her deepest emotions, thoughts, and the vibrant hues within her. The amorphous shapes of this brooch evoke cosmic forms or microscopic cells, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things.
Eirene
BROOCH | STERLING SILVER, WHITE GESSO, PRISMACOLOR | 2024
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Both pieces are crafted from silver, which is used as a canvas to paint with Prisma colors. The result is a striking effect, as if wearing a drawing transferred from paper onto the body. Upon discovering this technique, the artist fell in love with it. Through this necklace, she unites her past and present into a single object, evoking interconnectedness once again. By embedding her emotions and the colors of her soul into her jewelry, each piece becomes profoundly intimate and unique.
NECKLACE | STERLING SILVER, WHITE GESSO, PRISMACOLOR | 2024
The brand emerged from the poetic vision of two artists, Katiuscia Rasom and Carlotta Nemela, in the heart of the Fassa Dolomites, deriving its name from the legendary epic of the Fanes, a matriarchal saga that tells of mountains, rituals, and women who defy conventions with the courage to dare. The brand’s hallmark is the Ladin Resa, an ancient propitiatory decoration that these two women boldly introduced into the world of contemporary jewelry for the first time. Wearing an AuronaOres piece means wearing the identity of a people.
Alba collezione Sommavida
Alba is the flagship piece of the Sommavida collection, princess of Aurona, a magical realm at the foot of Sass Pordoi. This collection consists of only 99 unique pieces, each hand-numbered. The “Resa Ladina” headpiece is imprinted on Limoges porcelain using natural clay gathered in Val di Fassa, in the Gardeccia woods. The collection is enhanced with 18kt gold, applied by brush during the third firing. In each “Alba,” the forces of nature are revived in their ancestral meaning.
NECKLACE | PORCELAIN, CLAY, 18KT GOLD | 2023
A piece dedicated to Princess Lujanta, who saved the Fanes, from whom the Ladin people are said to descend. Limoges porcelain hosts the “Resa Ladina,” crafted from natural clay gathered in Val di Fassa, in the Lagujel plain, and edged with 18kt gold applied by hand during the third firing. The collection includes 99 pieces, all branded and numbered by hand. In each Lujanta, echoes of the past merge with present history.
BARROQUIO
BARROQUIO
Barroquio is a jewelry brand founded in 2019 by designers Mabel Ortiz, Rommel Vargas, and architect Alexis Vargas. The inspiration for their pieces comes from the rich cultural heritage of Quito, Ecuador, where they are originally from. Their designs reflect the city’s history, art, culture, and nature, fusing tradition and modernity. They offer jewelry that not only embellishes but also carries a fragment of their identity.
Tandacucha
This brooch, entirely handmade in silver with gold applique using the keum boo technique and labradorite, is inspired by the moths known in Quito as “Tandacuchas” or “butterfly of death.” Its design captures the mystical essence of this insect, reflecting its intimidating beauty and mysterious symbolism, reinterpreted under the artistic influences of the “Barroco Quiteño.”
This handmade brooch, the ‘Querubín,’ blends noble metals, such as gold and silver, with traditional wood carving, honoring the artisans of the ‘Escuela Quiteña’ from the 17th and 18th centuries. Each element captures the essence of baroque artistic expression, celebrating the legacy and influence of handwork. The piece stands as a true jewel, embodying the richness of this historical style.
Querubin
BP BARBARA PROVERBIO BP BARBARA PROVERBIO
BP was founded in July 2005 in Venice. It is currently based in Novara and has a flagship store. Barbara, born in 1979 in Novara, studied Architecture in Venice, where she discovered glass by chance, sparking a deep passion. Barbara designs, sketches, and handcrafts each BP jewel using flame work. BP is a hybrid of design and high craftsmanship, balancing between these two worlds. BP jewelry is conceived as installations for the body, which becomes a canvas for experimentation and design. These are dreams made of glass.
Cocoon
Cocoon is an oversized necklace designed as an installation for the body. It is an architectural piece where the body becomes a canvas for creation and experimentation, forming a structure that recalls a constantly reproducing molecular element. The necklaceis a hymn to life, designed and crafted shortly after the birth of the first child. In Cocoon, color plays a crucial role, and the sound it makes when worn is an integral part of the jewelry piece.
NECKLACE | GLASS BLOWING | 2008
Vertigine is a storytelling necklace that reflects the designer’s past year of continuous changes and reinventing herself in new roles and situations. By leaving familiar ground to explore unknown and uncharted territories, the need to lose balance arises in order to move forward. In that moment, a sense of vertigo is felt. From this feeling of imbalance, a creative and life-giving spark emerges, which is embodied in this jewelry piece.
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BRYAN HANSEN
BRYAN HANSEN
Bryan Hansen grew up in the American Midwest and graduated with a BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry from Maine College of Art in 2018. Reflecting his childhood mindset, he fabricates, casts, and forges objects of whimsical and artifactual nature. His most recent work heavily incorporates religious symbology to explore the contradictions within and the complexities of love, violence, and the American dream.
The last supper
The front view of the Last Supper ring features fine silver, hand-fabricated and sand cast, with 24k gold plating using the Keum-boo technique. The ring portrays a chaotic scene of utter depravity and wanton violence. At the center, a table hosts twelve figures surrounding a thirteenth indistinguishable mass. Raised in a Christian household as a queer person in America, the artist employs Judeo-Christian symbology to explore the violence and hypocrisy often exhibited by its American followers.
Thy brother’s keeper
The front view of the “Thy Brother’s Keeper” bracelet, handcrafted in sterling and argentium silver with a raw diamond setting, depicts the aftermath of a man taking his brother’s life out of jealousy. Representing the first murder, this bracelet expresses deep frustration with the ignorance surrounding American “freedom” and its hypocrisy. It critiques the notion that some believe gaining freedom at the expense of another is justifiable.
BYLUDO
BYLUDO
ByLUDO is a brand of recycled e-waste founded by Ludovica Cirillo in Rome in 2008. The inspiration for the brand came from her drawer full of electrical cables and disused computer keyboards. These items are given a second life: first useful, then discarded, they are transformed into artistic objects. The design inspiration for ByLUDO bijoux stems from studying materials and their playful reconfiguration into artistic jewelry. Her eco-tech bijoux have been showcased in Rome, Tokyo, London, Madrid, Frankfurt, and Paris.
Mouse
Mouse Collier - byLUDO. Mouse collection, 2010. The mouse typically used for controlling computer commands, rebels against its use in this artistic piece. Disused mini-mouses are given a new purpose, reinvented into a sculptural necklace. The necklace is made with seven recycled mini-mouses of different shapes and colors, connected by black electrical cables.
Nefertiti Ring - byLUDO. Nefertiti collection, 2022. The ‘Nefertiti Ring’ features geometric designs reminiscent of Egyptian jewels, using reused keycaps instead of traditional materials. A small Egyptian pyramid made of six black microkeys forms the centerpiece. The adjustable ring is crafted with hypoallergenic recycled metal, combining modern sustainability with ancient inspiration.
Nefertiti
CARLA BECERRA CARLA BECERRA
Carla Becerra is a Textile and Jewelry Designer based in Buenos Aires. Her artistry is deeply rooted in the intricate details observed in textiles, nature, and even in the subtle nuances of simple actions, which are transformed into metal. This fusion creates pieces that are not only visually striking but also rich in texture and meaning, striving to immortalize the fleeting and the ephemeral while preserving the delicate beauty of the intangible.
Whichis threads
The Wichis Collection tells a story of metamorphosis, transforming ancient, soft, pliable fabrics into the enduring and lustrous qualities found in this brooch. It intertwines threads of history to create a sense of continuity between the textile and metal components, symbolizing the seamless connection that embraces both our past and present.
BROOCH | BRONZE | 2023
ARGENTINA
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The intricate patterns found in ancient textiles tell stories of cultures long past, weaving together threads of tradition and identity. The metal, having absorbed the nuances of wax and fabric, becomes a vessel of cultural expression, preserving the essence of Argentina's indigenous heritage for future generations. These patterns persist through time, encapsulated in the Pampa necklace.
NECKLACE | BRONZE | 2023
Pampa tale
CHANTAL CORSO CHANTAL CORSO
Born into an artistic family, she sees art as a true mantra. Every day, she experiences the unique world of art. After years of research and creativity, Chantal Corso discovered a deep passion for jewelry. Using the lost wax casting technique, she crafts unique pieces that tell her story, her identity, and her poetry. Each piece of jewelry is a journey into herself, an emotion taking shape and life. Living this passion is her true artistic fulfillment.
This sculptural silver jewel embodies the essence of freedom and creativity. The result of two months of artisanal work, it was crafted with passion and skill by shaping hard wax to bring a dreamlike vision to life. The silver, worked and oxidized in some parts to accentuate details, captures the eye with its shine and depth. The presence of black kyanite, with its wing-like shape, adds a touch of magic and mystery.
Percezione creativa
NECKLACE | SILVER | 2024
The silver bracelet, sculpted using the hard wax technique, represents feminine essence through a deep philosophical reflection. The sinuous curves and polished surfaces evoke femininity in its purest form, expressing the pursuit for balance between light and shadow, strength and delicacy. The satin-finished part, on the other hand, offers a tactile dimension that invites exploration of the sensuality and beauty of the material world.
Armonia cinetica
CINZIA PRETTI CINZIA PRETTI
Born in Cagliari, she spent thirty years traveling and settling in different parts of the world. At IGI Milan in 1998, she became a gemologist and gemstone cutter. Alongside her artisanal profession, she designs and creates jewelry that narrates stories of human beings, capturing them in their life experiences. Her work explores moods, fears, and emotions, depicting skulls, brains, animal and plant details, as well as objects that define social and mental status. She shapes precious stones to create her forms of expression.
Panic!
Panic! is a genderless choker, similar to the High Ways one. It originates from a dream where the weight of experienced anxiety transforms into the grip of shark teeth biting the neck. It captures a modern, widespread state of mind, exorcised through a collar where the silver wire is deliberately wounded, as if bitten by a double row of teeth, which the artist handcrafted from Sardinian common opal. The drop of blood dripping from the neck is cut from red coral, topped with a small black diamond.
NECKLACE | SILVER, OPAL, RED CORAL, BLACK DIAMOND | 2024
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High Ways_from ear to heart
High Ways evokes a path that connects the ear to the heart. These are elevated paths that bridge the ability to listen with the skill of decoding and interpreting words into emotions. Symbolically, this is manifested in an ear cuff adorned with a gold pearl, a belt, a black necklace/tie crossed by a line of white Akoya pearls and glass tubes filled with crumbs of white natural stone, and a brooch with an abalone heart holding a branch of red coral.
NECKLACE | SILVER, GLASS PIPES, GOLDEN AUSTRALIAN PEARL, AKOYA PEARLS, WHITE OPAL, CALCITE, ARAGONITE, CHALCEDONY, HALIOTIS, RED CORAL | 2024
CLEMENT CHEUNG NAPKI CLEMENT CHEUNG NAPKI
Born in Hong Kong, Clement's art practice focuses on installation, sculpture, and metalsmithing. Inspired by science and philosophy, Clement’s work explores various aspects of the human condition, often addressing the essence of existence, the boundaries and conflicts between the individual and society, and the complexity of human emotions. His creations frequently evoke a sense of serenity, offering a detached perspective to illuminate the deeper issues of humankind.
When no one is watching.
As a child, Clement loved playing with spaceship toys, imagining himself exploring the universe. Every child lives in a world of imagination, full of adventures and wonders, but this fades for adults. As people grow older, reality slowly takes over, and their adventures are gradually replaced by routine, until they become boring adults. Perhaps all adults need is a small spaceship to escape this world and play like children again, when no one is watching.
OTHER | BRASS, COPPER, STERLING SILVER | 2024
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A ring that is uncomfortable to wear, with pointless mechanisms, symbolizes the complex relationship between individuals and society. As social beings, people fear being outsiders, driving them to mold themselves to fit into the world, binding themselves with rules and norms. In the end, all that remains is a mark on their skin, a symbol of solitude, a reminder of a place where they never truly belonged. Everyone desires to fit in, but the fit is never quite right.
CODES CODES
CoDeS, short for Corneel De Schamphelaere, is a starting artist and writer from Belgium. His works seek to bring magic into the world. They appear to be fragments of another reality where things act out of our norm. Kinetics, changing colours, illusions, fragments of nature, and an otherworldly blue are recurring features in his pieces. The goal, to return people’s childlike wonder at the strangeness of reality and the beauty of nature.
Teeterring
Teeterring is a kinetic ring exploring the illusion of detachment. The bowl on the ring spins wildly on the edge of the wooden base, permanently appearing on the verge of falling off. The geometric bowl in blue and silver seems entirely independent from the organic ring. It’s a piece bound to attract attention not only through colour and movement, but also through the alarming nature of seeing something teetering on the edge of a surface.
RING | WOOD, STERLING SILVER, ENAMEL 2024
PHOTO: PRODES ITALIA
Inspired by the subject of declining attention span, the process of creating Breathe included several methods of recovering one’s attention. The piece of wood was collected during an extended, meditative stroll in a forest. Without electronics present, the bracelet was then carved by hand. Additionally, the bracelet can be used to guide a breathing exercise by rotating it through your fingers until you feel the knot. Breathe is a fragment of piece and calm, bringing the forest to you. Breathe
PHOTO: PRODES ITALIA
DEON SMITH JEWELLERY DEON SMITH JEWELLERY
Deon Smith did not set out to be a jewelry designer. He studied medicine and practiced as a pediatrician. He discovered, quite by chance, that he also enjoyed designing, especially jewelry, and after he retired, he was encouraged to pursue this newfound interest. Over the years, he has felt the need to record his observations, insights, and aspirations. Designing jewelry has become a visual, tangible, and nuanced way for him to do so, providing moments of clarity and meaning in his life.
A love letter
A love letter, a tangible expression of feelings and thoughts when speech fails or seems wholly inadequate, endures as a reminder of love shared, love lost, and love treasured. But there is more to this Love Letter brooch than the inscription on the reverse: “THAT LOVE IS ALL THERE IS, IS ALL WE KNOW OF LOVE.” The shapes, lines, and judicious choice of gemstones add a deeper layer of meaning. Jade represents harmony and eternity, garnet symbolizes love shared, and onyx provides protection for the relationship.
SOUTH AFRICA
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Keys open and close, confine and liberate. This duality is often overlooked in such a utilitarian object. Janus, the Roman god of transitions, dualities, and protector of doors and thresholds, is typically portrayed holding a key and having two faces, one facing the past and the other the future. These features are reflected in the twinning of square, rectangular, and curved shapes, combined with the 18th-century key representing the past, and the lab-grown sapphire, steel and silver chain symbolizing the future.
NECKLACE | SILVER, 18TH CENTURY HAND-FORGED IRON KEY, LAB-GROWN SAPPHIRE, STEEL | 2024
The Janus neckpiece
DIMITRA BESIOU DIMITRA BESIOU
Born and raised in the town of Larisa in Greece, practicing law for the last eighteen years, she has always had a passion for jewelry. In 2019, the sudden loss of her father caused her passion to rise in a therapeutic way. Inspired by that healing process, she came up with the idea of collecting and combining different parts of rare fine porcelain pieces to create unique wearable art. She is truly charmed by the idea that her pieces narrate a story that passes through a new era of rebirth. Dimitra dedicates her participation to her beloved family Stavros, Vasilis and Marilia.
Character
These beautiful earrings combine four different kinds of porcelain pieces assembled together and carefully formed into an original design, creating a unique piece of wearable art. Colored in black and gold with a touch of blue on the exquisitely detailed roses, this design is inspired by the complexity of human nature. The porcelain elements in this distinctive piece originate from Greece and were meticulously selected for their fine quality, unique design, and special history.
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These unique earrings are crafted from fine Limoges porcelain. Different sections of the piece have been carefully selected and uniquely combined into an original design featuring various colors and motifs. Gold chains are added to the lower part of the earrings, providing a delicate movement. This piece of jewelry is inspired by the essence of inner beauty, showcasing a beautiful combination of ochre, burgundy, khaki, blue, and gold patterns arranged in a manner reminiscent of Greek Cycladic art. Secret garden
Vintage
Beautiful burgundy earrings are adorned with red, blue, and yellow flowers and patterns. This unique design consists of two different porcelain pieces, one originating from Greece in the early 1960s and the other from China, carefully arranged into a charming composition. Glitter dust unites the pieces, enhancing the overall design. This piece of jewelry is inspired by the Greek hand-woven textiles of the past, serving as an ode to the aesthetics and aura of yesteryear.
EARRINGS | PORCELAIN PIECES, POLYMER CLAY | 2022
Emotions
These unique earrings are crafted from three different fine porcelain pieces. Baby pink flowers and light and cobalt blue patterns are combined to create an elegant design. Fine German porcelain is used to produce this exquisite piece of jewelry. Arranged delicately, these porcelain elements form a sensational artistic result, with gold dust adding a refined touch. The design is inspired by the pulse of emotions.
DOLORES ORTEGA DOLORES ORTEGA
Dolores Ortega’s passion for jewelry arose when she specialized in the art after discovering it during her Industrial Design studies. Through her designs, she seeks to honor nature and use jewelry as a message, inviting people to value, appreciate, and care for it. At DO, she creates conscious jewelry featuring exclusive, timeless, and high-quality designs; pieces with soul that value authenticity and foster an emotional connection.
Earrings flor fucsia/aljaba
The Flores de la Patagonia Collection pays homage to the exquisite beauty of the region, highlighting five native flow ers. These earrings, inspired by the Alja ba flower, capture its unique and strik ing shape, earning the name “Queen’s Earrings.” Each piece celebrates the abundance and diversity of Patagonian nature. The flowers’ delicacy combined with the precision of the design, turns these earrings into genuine works of art, a tribute to the natural beauty of Argen tine Patagonia.
These earrings highlight the unique beauty of the Rosa Mosqueta. This flower, with its delicate petals, pays tribute to Patagonian nature. Each piece in the Flores de la Patagonia Collection is a work of art that captures the essence of flowers, blending the grace of nature with meticulous craftsmanship. They not only celebrate Patagonian flora but also represent the perfect union between nature and design.
ESSEBRI ESSEBRI
in collaboration with Atelier Talea
Simona, an interior designer and painter, decided to establish her Milanese studio at the end of 2020, giving rise to ESSEBRI. Her expressive mediums are canvas, leather (as long as it is recycled), and metal, all of which converge in her deep love for handcrafted creations.
Iris
The ruff is a unique piece, handcrafted using ostrich feathers and printed reclaimed leather sourced exclusively from end-of-line stock or production scraps from luxury brands, Italian tanneries, and artisanal leather workshops. Each piece is designed, crafted, and packaged with great care. The ruff is adorned with a silver clasp, artisanally crafted as a micro-sculpture using the sand casting technique by Giorgia from Atelier Talea.
NECKLACE | LEATHER, SILVER | 2022
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The choker is a unique piece, handcrafted entirely from reclaimed metallic leather, and embellished with a custom-made silver clasp, created in collaboration with Giorgia from Atelier Talea. This meeting sparked an instinctive connection, in which thoughts and forms interact. It is a dialogue between the reclaimed materials from ESSEBRI and the silver used by Atelier Talea, designed together to create small sculptures by the two designers.
NECKLACE | LEATHER, SILVER | 2022
Elisabeth
ETHOS NAHUA ETHOS NAHUA
Since May of this year, the brand of body pieces, referred to as “Collectible Totems” was launched to become the first Mexican hybrid brand to coexist both in the metaverse and the real world. The name Ethos Nahua was inspired by two premises: Ethos, from Latin, meaning character which defines and makes ourselves BE; and Nahua in Shamanism refers to ENERGY. Thus, the name signifies “BEING ENERGY”.
Totem 1 / TF1
Alexa Rodriguez created this piece with special significance, marking the first work completed for this collection after just one year of her major in contemporary jewelry in Mexico. The piece challenges traditional and conventional forms, drawing inspiration from the Futurism movement. Alexa envisions it as a bridge where both physical and virtual worlds coexist, designed for those who seek to transform themselves and explore new realities while remaining connected to the present. It stands as in invitation to embrace the future, which is here today.
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Totem 2 / TF2
This masterpiece ring is envisioned as a mediator between two worlds, symbolizing the connection between physical and virtual identities, where the digital becomes real. Although the design resembles an ancient fossil or bones, it also possesses a modern aesthetic that seamlessly integrates into the digital realm. This design pattern serves as the foundation of the collection, with the name "Totem" representing a sacred object that stands as a symbol for a tribe, in this case, a digital community.
FAITH JEWELS FAITH JEWELS
Faith Jewels, led by Founder and Creative Director Faith Hilda, creates masterpieces of artistic jewellery design. With a background in architecture and fine arts, Faith conceives narrative-driven jewels by collaborating closely with clients to capture their unique stories and emotions. She sees jewellery as a form of ephemeral architecture, an expression of beauty, sculpted to enhance the connection between the wearer and the jewel.
Wave ring
The FJ “Wave Ring” is a bespoke jewel, crafted to celebrate the beauty of Australia’s vast oceans and blue-lit skies. The initial piece of our “Elements Series” encapsulating Water, Wind, Earth and Fire, it features a handpicked, richly hued asscher-cut 4 carat Santa Maria blue aquamarine, along with sky blue and white diamonds and an array of blue sapphires expertly arranged to evoke the ocean’s vibrancy. The “Wave Ring” showcases delicate craftsmanship, intricate gemstone arrangement, and the finesse of wearable art.
RING | 4CT ASSCHER-CUT SANTA MARIA BLUE AQUAMARINE, BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE DIAMONDS, ROYAL BLUE SAPPHIRES, OMBRE BLUE TITANIUM | 2021
Dome ring
The FJ “Dome Ring” showcases the interplay of light, shadow, and colour, magnificently accentuating its intricate dome lattice work, a nod to the architectural brilliance of Florence’s Duomo. Adorned with an array of precious blue gemstones, including Ceylon blue sapphires and aquamarines, the brilliance of diamonds highlights the intricate lace-like architecture of the jewel, elevating wearable artwork to new heights.
Volcano ring
Representing Fire in the “Elements Series”, the FJ “Volcano Ring” is an artistic manifestation of tectonic plates rumbling, volcanoes erupting and lava flowing. Rendered in a breathtaking array of fiery gemstones, diamonds and ash-grey titanium, a spectacular investment-grade Burmese ruby glows at the core. The “Volcano Ring” incorporates a setting technique called “en tremblant” where delicate springs allow the wearer to awaken its enchanting movement, mimicking powerful volcanic eruptions in a precious form.
RING | 5.02CT BURMESE PIGEON’S BLOOD RED RUBY, GREY DIAMONDS, WHITE DIAMONDS, RUBIES, ORANGE SAPPHIRES, GUNMETAL GREY TITANIUM | 2022
Volcano earrings
The FJ “Volcano Earrings” complement the fiery brilliance of the “Volcano Ring”, crafted as singular tectonic plates for a striking silhouette on the wearer’s ear. Each earring features a cabochon-cut Burmese pigeon’s blood red ruby, mirroring the ring’s central gem that glows like hot lava. These mesmerising rubies are surrounded by grey diamonds, white diamonds, rubies and orange sapphires, all set in ash-grey titanium.
EARRINGS | CABOCHON-CUT BURMESE PIGEON’S BLOOD RED RUBIES, GREY DIAMONDS, WHITE DIAMONDS, RUBIES, ORANGE SAPPHIRES, ASH-GREY TITANIUM | 2023
FARAH LARA FARAH LARA
From a young age, she observed her grandmother's elegance in how she dressed, with her jewelry always being the highlight. The impression left was that her grandmother was a person of immense personality; everything she wore seemed to be an extension of herself—her upbringing, culture, ideas, and experiences that formed her identity as an internal bond. From this, she learned that it is we who impart magic to what we choose to wear.
Desconection
The maguey is a symbol of history and a vessel of time, serving as a silent witness to all stages of Mexico's past. Maguey culture encompasses extensive knowledge on cultivating the plant and wisely utilizing each of its parts. Since ancient times, communities have employed maguey in diverse ways, including food production, clothing, recreational and spiritual practices, and even as a resource for construction.
Typically, when the tight central bunch begins to thin, signaling the impending birth of the stem or flower, the Otomi amputates it with his machete. This act of amputation can be viewed as a ritual, akin to human sacrifice, where the victim's heart is torn out to maintain the balance of the universe. The meyolote must be consumed, and its interior dried, to be planted again under the light of the moon, allowing it to be reborn.
Feifei Cheng & Xiangzhi Zhao are a duo of contemporary jewelry artists from Central Saint Martins. Their work has won many top awards and has been featured in exhibitions and media, including Munich Jewelry Week, Shanghai Design Week, London Fashion Week, the Red Dot Design Award, and the iF Design Award. Their creations explore emotions, cultural narratives, and the repurposing of everyday materials. They aim to create pieces that are minimalist, aesthetically pleasing, and rich in meaning and context.
The
discriminated gem
“The Discriminated Gem” is a contemporary jewelry project by Xiangzhi Zhao that explores the interaction between materials and time. The project originated from an observation: rare crystals can randomly form on ancient coins, and these crystals are often considered worthless because they can damage the coins. The project re-evaluates aesthetics and value through the decay and imperfection of objects, revealing the intrinsic historical and aesthetic depth of discarded materials.
CHINA
Sharing
“Shared” is made by Feifei Cheng. The design inspiration derives from the philosophy of sharing and choice. With its detachable design, the wearer can freely decide whether and how to share this brooch. The artist hopes to evoke a reconsideration of sharing and distribution, urging more people to courageously share their precious resources with those in need on the path to achieving zero hunger. Would one share their precious “caviar” or the useless “spoon”?
FERNANDA DELPIZZO FERNANDA DELPIZZO
Graduated as a lawyer, Fernanda Delpizzo only entered the world of jewelry in 2018 when she began taking metalsmithing classes. It soon became her passion. In 2020, she and her daughter created an online store. All pieces are handmade, following a minimalist and organic design that values slow fashion and sustainability. She believes that the perfect jewel is the one that brings happiness, and that is what she seeks in every piece she creates.
Infinity engagement ring
Inspired by the infinity of two souls united by love, this piece features sterling silver 950 and canary quartz. The design includes two rings shaped like the infinity symbol, intertwined and held together by the stone. The most challenging part was achieving the perfect size and angle for the rings and the stone, mirroring the complexity of the decision to share a life together.
RING | 950 STERLING SILVER, QUARTZ 19,45CT | 2024
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Night ocean
“Night Ocean” is handmade using Mitsuro Hikime wax and lost wax casting in 925 sterling silver and blue topaz. The bracelet is crafted by piecing together various strips of wax, with four blue topaz stones. Inspired by the allure of ocean waves at night, this piece reflects the beauty that surrounds us and the simple things we often overlook in life. It is designed to resemble the movement of waves and how they sparkle under the night sky.
FROM NATURE WITH LOVE FROM NATURE WITH LOVE
From Nature With Love is handmade artistic jewelry where the beauty of nature is captured and transferred into a new dimension as wearable art. Real flowers, collected from different countries, are combined with ancient Baltic amber and natural stones. This is a long-term and very laborious process, thanks to which the effect obtained is unique and one of a kind.
Lady Magnolia
The necklace Lady Magnolia is a symbol of delicate and noble woman, just like magnolia flower is. This flower is associated with symbols of nobility, perseverance and love for nature. Soft and subtle in color yet strong in appearance, the flower represents beauty encompassing femininity and delicacy. Above the pendant there is a natural citrine stone which is a symbol of success. The purple color of the flower and other stones symbolize mystery and spirituality.
The “PURE” Collection was inspired by the artist’s work for the Polish Goldsmith’s Association competition, entitled: ”Presentations,” where the theme was “Moderation.” The collection features pure forms with just three elements: natural flowers, semi-precious stones, and silver. It is a timeless, elegant collection, entirely handmade. “PURE” is an alternative to other extravagant floral collections - subdued, but still colorful and expressive.
PENDANT | NATURAL HIBISCUS FLOWER, TOPAZ, ACRYLIC, SILVER | 2024
The Rose
A rose, often referenced in literature, art, and various works, symbolizes love, passion, and beauty. The ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with the goddesses of love and beauty: Aphrodite and Venus. With these flowers, feelings were expressed without using words. This ring is a statement of beauty and nature in its purest form. Additionally decorated with rock crystal that is also pure and noble like a rose or a woman.
RING | NATURAL ROSE, ROCK CRYSTAL, ACRYLIC, SILVER | 2024
Eternal Roses
The goal of this floral jewelry is to create eternal objects, frozen in time, that evoke admiration for nature and joy in daily use. White roses are commonly believed to symbolize innocence, charm, and purity. They also represent loyalty between the bride and groom, as well as pure, sincere, and eternal love between two people. This flower holds many interpretations, ranging from the popular symbolism of love, friendship, joy, and happiness to spiritual and mourning associations.
EARRINGS | NATURAL ROSES, ROCK CRYSTALS, ACRYLIC, SILVER | 2024
GABRIELLI GABRIELLI
In 1980, he began his goldsmith apprenticeship in his father’s workshop. In 1986, he attended a semester of studies at the Academy of Design in Hanau. From 1987 to 1989, he completed a two-year professional course for master goldsmiths at the same Academy. In 1989, he earned diplomas as a jewelry designer and as a master goldsmith from the Wiesbaden Chamber of Crafts. Since 1989, he has worked as a freelancer in Brunico. Exhibitions: 2019 Milan, 2017 - 2012 Munich (DE), 2009, 2011, 2013 Kaliningrad (RU), 2002 Bolzano, 2001 Innsbruck (AU), 1990 Basel (CH).
Quadro con bracciale e pendente
The moth, a nocturnal and often overlooked creature, has surprisingly inspired creativity, offering a unique sensorial experience: a journey to discover a universe filled with colors, shapes, and symbols. The perfection of its symmetry and the hues of its colors evoke a desert landscape at sunset. Its velvety structure harmonizes perfectly with the elegance and delicacy of the two jewels.
The jewel was born from the inspiration aroused by the beauty and charm of the butterfly, with its vibrant colors and sparkling, radiant structure. At first glance, it leaves no room for compromise or doubt: the colors are bold and bright, and the shapes are clear and defined. Observing it as a whole, one gets the feeling of admiring the wonder of the Northern Lights in the starry sky of Arctic nights.
Massive, imposing, and primordial, this insect finds in the painting a perfect and harmonious union with amber. Amber is a precious stone, a fossil, a time capsule, and a unique material that holds with it a fascinating history. It preserves evidence of humanity’s origins. Together, the insect and amber become symbols of a natural world full of mystery and wonder, while also representing the incredible, unstoppable power of nature.
An exploration of hidden beauty, an invitation to rediscover the wonder of the everyday life. Inspired by the slender lines and elegant shapes of the beetle, these jewels celebrate the mastery of nature. The bright green, a symbol of hope and renewal, interacts with gold, representing light and perfection. Like the fragility of the insect, the beauty of nature is a precious gift to admire and protect.
OTHER
SLATE, BRASS, GLASS
Quadro con anello
Human sensitivity has captured the essence of each gemstone, associating it with a particular animal. The salmon-pink hue of rhodochrosite perfectly mirrors the membranes of the flying frog, while the sinuous shapes of the ring bezel recall its bizarre legs. Copper adds a luminous background to the piece, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that takes us back to our childhood.
The metamorphosis of art and nature is completed in these unique works, where the insect transforms into a jewel. The grasshopper’s wings perfectly mirror the distinctive pattern of tourmalines, and with their delicate texture, they become a precious earring. The piece is a tribute to the hidden beauty within every creature and an invitation to rediscover the magic of transformation. Art imitates nature in a play of reflections and inspi -
An economist, sculptor, and jewelry designer from Barcelona, she has been fascinated by art in all its forms since childhood. Fifteen years ago, she began creating ceramic sculptures and jewelry. Inspired by René Lalique and Art Nouveau, her work combines seemingly incompatible concepts. Nature and the animal world fuel her creativity. Her unique pieces are showcased in international galleries and exhibitions. The “Broggrei” jewelry, inspired by nature, is simple, complex, beautiful, and striking.
The beginning and end of life
This necklace is double-sided and can be worn in two ways. One side represents life, depicted as a beetle walking on branches among its eggs. The other side represents death, shown as a beetle lying face up. The bilateral nature of the necklace is intentional, expressing the connection between light and darkness. The opposite side of light is shadow, and the opposite side of darkness is light.
NECKLACE | 24KT GOLD PLATED BRASS 2024
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The birth and end of life
In this bracelet, the eggs are placed in the bone as a symbol of life triumphing over darkness, representing the beginning of a new life emerging from the eggs. Nature and science, animals and geometry are always intertwined in Gaya Broggrei’s jewelry. This bracelet is designed for special occasions rather than everyday wear. It is thin, comfortable, and very attractive.
GIGI MIZRAHI GIGI MIZRAHI
Gigi Mizrahi considers herself a free and adventurous spirit, a tireless seeker. Her goal has always been to create beautiful objects with identity, transforming Prehispanic and African designs into contemporary pieces. While walking, she often finds simple objects discarded by nature or people. Her intention is to honor these fallen pieces in a transparent material, allowing them to be admired permanently. This gives them a new meaning without altering their inherent qualities.
This necklace, featuring the unique Guamuchil seed known for its healing properties, embodies a passion for highlighting the extraordinary within the ordinary. An amethyst stone sits in the center, renowned for its calming properties and deep connection to creativity and spirituality. When worn together, they symbolize both physical healing and the body’s intrinsic ability to restore itself, inviting one to celebrate the beauty that surrounds us.
Guamuchil
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The focal point of this exceptional necklace is the spine of a lionfish, that I miraculously discovered while scuba diving. It is carefully preserved to show its delicate and intricate structure resembling the wing of a butterfly. Elegantly mounted on a silver frame, that is inspired by Mayan motifs, the piece has a historical significance and creates a harmonious blend of nature and ancient art, making it a glimpse into another world, inviting you to explore its secrets and treasures.
Farfalla fish
GRISSITA GRISSITA
In 2021, ths jewelry company, named GRISSITA, was born, driven by a mission to exalt Mexico’s cultural roots through their jewels. Every day, they dedicate themselves to crafting exquisite pieces that showcase the richness of their heritage. They passionately strive to position themselves as one of the world’s foremost Mexican jewelry brands, embodying principles of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical sourcing across all facets of their operations.
Florecer en la muerte: Brillo eterno
This jewelry piece draws from the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. It captures the essence of the flowers that symbolize the journey of souls between life and death. These flowers, like delicate threads, weave through our bones, grounding us to the earth. The intricate design incorporates small and large gemstones, representing cherished memories embedded within our very bones. In death, these memories become our precious treasures, immortalized in the essence of our being.
OTHER | STERLING SILVER, CUBIC ZIRCONIA, BLACK SATIN RIBBON | 2024
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Calavera radiante: Reunión de almas
Inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, this piece is crafted with 34 stones including topaz, citrine, peridot, iolite, tourmaline, garnet, and rhodolite garnet. Together, they form the skull of a typical calavera, symbolizing the vibrant celebration where the living honor the dead. Each stone’s varied hues represent the joyous festivities as we welcome their spirits. In this day of remembrance, love transcends death, uniting us through cherished memories that endure beyond life.
Gúndula Jewels turns dreams into jewelry. The creator’s obsession with the search for beauty makes each piece unique and personal, using the appropriate materials for each project. Ideas are brought to life through personalized designs, such as perfume stoppers crafted to match their bottles. The hallmark of Gúndula Jewels is the use of natural and human elements, alongside precious metals, pearls, corals, and even natural moss, to create distinctive and meaningful pieces.
Mussel plug
This piece, designed as a personalized stopper for a perfume bottle, transforms your favorite scent by adding a unique touch. Crafted specifically for the user, it can be adapted to any perfume with a spray format. In this instance, the stopper is shaped like a mussel, made of aged 925 silver, with coral inside and signs of the sea reflected in the dehydrated moss and the oxidation of the silver. It’s a way to enhance a perfume from the outside, enriching the experience until its fragrance reaches the senses.
Blanket ring
The Blanket ring is crafted from 925 silver, polished and aged, with a distinctive free-standing character that features a pearl. The ring is extensive in size and wavy in form, with a design reminiscent of a small drop of water in the ocean. This piece explores the contrast between large, horizontal space and small, vertical form. The choice to patina the silver while leaving the edges polished adds extra movement, enhancing the surface and creating striking color contrasts.
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Chardon ring
The Chardon ring exemplifies Gúndula Jewels’ use of natural forms. The design features the spikes of a thistle flower, individually crafted in 925 silver, with a blue-gray pearl at the center. The thorns encircle the pearl, highlighting it as the focal point of the ring. The band is double, and the silver’s finish, a blend of aged and polished tones, adds extra volume and depth to the piece, enhancing its distinctive character.
RING | SILVER, PEARL BLUE-GRAY | 2021
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Spoon ring
The Spoon ring is a unique piece, crafted from a family heirloom spoon. After the spoon is cut and separated from its handle, the process involves assembling and welding the polished brass hemispheres and the pearl. Once polished, the patina is applied to age the piece, leaving the edge shiny. The concave shape is ideal for holding five small brass hemispheres, with a pearl threaded on one of them. Both the bowl of the spoon and the back are patinated, with a polished edge.
Erfan is a 37-year-old jewelry designer inspired by the raw beauty of nature. His work blends organic elements with cutting-edge technology, creating pieces that reflect the intricate forms and textures found in the natural world. As the founder of Jewelstudio, he channels his passion for design into every creation, offering his unique jewelry exclusively through his online store. For him, designing jewelry is more than a job, it’s a way to express the elegance and power of nature through wearable art.
Amethyst crest
This ring captures the wild essence of nature's artistry, blending raw organic forms with bold elegance. Inspired by the rugged textures of ancient trees and eroded rock, the sculptural gold band appears to grow and entwine around the regal amethyst, like roots embracing a mystical crystal. The deep violet hues of the amethyst symbolize wisdom and tranquility, while the textured gold setting evokes a sense of ancient landscapes frozen in time, merging the earth’s raw power with a touch of mystique.
Forest echo
This bangle embodies a dialogue between structure and spontaneity, merging raw textures with refined geometry. Inspired by nature’s rugged landscapes, its vertical bars evoke towering rock formations, with each gold-edged segment resembling a shard of the earth’s history. The dark green tones echo the tranquility of dense forests, while the gold accents add warmth and light. It’s a wearable sculpture, a bold statement of nature’s beauty, reimagined through meticulous craftsmanship and artistic vision.
JEWELYRICS JEWELYRICS
In real life the artist is an IT specialist where rational thinking is her drive, but the love for creating and thinking in colors and forms is way bigger. It’s her ying to keep her yang in balance. So in 2008 the time came to release the ‘creative’ part of herself so she started her studies in jewelry design and silversmithing at the Institute for Arts and Crafts in Mechelen. She graduated in 2014 and experienced a journey where she discovered herself again & the most important her true passion - creating through feeling.
Scattered
Feeling like a puzzle where every piece reflects an emotion when you share your soul with someone. When that someone disappears from your life you feel scattered, you feel broken, you feel the scars that have been left behind. Pendant based on a smet cord, a type of tool used in construction industry to apply straight lines on a wall. In this jewelry, however, when used, this leaves a scar on the wearer.
www.pascalevangoethem.com
pascale.egghe@telenet.be
(+32) 478 798059
Daddy’s peace
This piece is in memory of the artist father. A silent man who was always searching for peace and quietness near the water, where he reflected his thoughts and frustrations and tried to give meaning to his life. This bracelet finds its origin in the creatures living in the vicinity of water where shells and sea snails are one of the most know. The sectional view of a shell was the basis used in this bracelet.
KAREN MARRUN MATUK KAREN MARRUN MATUK
Karen Marrun studied fine arts in Switzerland, industrial design at the UIA, and jewelry making in Mexico. In Chicago, she worked for the Chicago Athenaeum, studied at Lill St Gallery, and taught jewelry. In Barcelona, she served as design director for Majorica, taught at the Escola Massana, took classes at the EAO, and won a FAD award. Currently, she is a jewelry designer, creative director for companies, and teaches courses. She has won design awards and participates in fairs, exhibitions, and catwalks.
Lithelius alveolina
Radiolarians are microscopic unicellular organisms that belong to the Protist kingdom and are part of ocean plankton. The Lithelius Alveolina ring is inspired by an illustration from 1860 by the German biologist Ernst Haeckel. The fragility of its ethereal silhouette is suddenly transformed by the dynamic explosion of four silver silhouettes of varying sizes that spin on their axis, creating a vibrant and powerful three-dimensional jewel.
RING | SILVER 925, BLACK SEA SAND | 2024
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www.instagram.com/karen.marrun
karenmarrun@gmail.com
(+52) 558 5802915
Cyrtophomis spiralis
The "Radiolaria" collection pays tribute to the exquisite and complex marine creatures that are invisible to the naked eye, yet undeniably exist. They are the true jewels of the ocean. Cyrtophomis Spiralis is a being with such a beautiful aesthetic that it requires no more than a simple interpretation. The complexity of its design and craftsmanship is a precise homage to its natural perfection. The visual strength achieved in this "alien cocoon," along with the ring band coated in black sea sand, is simply waiting to be admired.
RING | SILVER 925, BLACK SEA SAND | 2024
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KUUMBA RECASNER KUUMBA RECASNER
Kuumba Recasner, a self-taught artisan from Los Angeles, gained prominence in 2006 when her jewelry captivated celebrities and boutiques. Raised in South LA, she channels nature's resilience against the urban landscape into her designs. Descended from Louisiana Afro-Creole crafters, Kuumba uses upcycled gems transformed into pigments, turning each piece into jewelry art. Her creations are delicate yet boldly feminine, blending her heritage with a modern artistic vision that reflects both strength and grace in every piece.
These elegant triangular earrings feature a bamboo branch encased in a rustic 14k gold-filled, etched bamboo frame. The leaves are delicately inlaid with genuine malachite pigment and resin, creating a striking green contrast. Each leaf is suspended within the frame for fluid movement, allowing light to pass through. The earrings dangle from an additional bamboo branch, adding graceful motion to the design. This nature-inspired piece offers an earthy yet luxurious look, perfect for those who appreciate a blend of elegance and organic beauty.
These exquisite earrings feature a lily inlaid with vibrant garnet fragments and an ombré of onyx for rich contrast. The palm leaf blends malachite and kyanite, while an unexpected blue leaf showcases kyanite fragments. A central red daisy adds a pop of coral pigment. All elements are set in resin, with accents of garnet, pearl, and moonstone, elegantly framed in an elongated 14k rose gold-filled hoop. The combination of colors and materials creates a luxurious, nature-inspired piece, blending organic beauty with sophisticated craftsmanship.
For ten years, Artistar Jewels has stood out as an international platform dedicated to promoting the creativity and talent of contemporary jewelry artists. Each edition offers an opportunity to showcase unique visions, supported by targeted networking activities that foster collaborations with prestigious international entities, all united by the same passion and dedication to the jewelry sector.
The goal of Artistar Jewels is to create a meaningful and global commercial network for all the creatives involved. Every year, galleries, concept stores, and boutiques participate in the project, eager to host and give visibility to a selection of jewelry from international artists. This approach fosters an exchange of valuable opportunities, enriching the professional journey of all participants.
The Artistar Network represents a significant opportunity for artists, offering them the chance to forge lasting collaborations, expand their horizons, and strengthen both their business and brand reputation on an international level.
In the tenth edition, the participating galleries are distinguished by their international profile. Italy will once again be represented by Galleria Carlo Lucidi, a reference point for contemporary jewelry where tradition and modernity meet.
Among the other participating European galleries are Oìa Treasures from Greece, one of the country's leading contemporary art spaces; What If BERLIN from Germany, a thriving center for creativity and craftsmanship; Gallery of Art in Legnica from Poland, organizer of the famous Legnica Jewellery Festival SILVER; The Sense of Beauty Gallery from the Netherlands, specializing in handcrafted jewelry that evokes
deep emotions; the award-winning Galleri Sebastian Schildt from Sweden; Frangipani Studio & Gallery from Hungary, which explores the transformative power of contemporary jewelry; VICEVERSA from Switzerland, with exhibitions that elevate wearable art to new levels; the Portuguese lab Tincal Lab Contemporary Jewelry Gallery and Workshop, a hub for experimentation and curatorship in modern jewelry; and the Galerie Psyché Paris from France, which showcases works by contemporary French and international designers.
From the United Kingdom, several passionate and prominent galleries are participating, including Objects Beautiful, dedicated to promoting beauty worldwide through jewelry; Ruup & Form Gallery, which blends art and craftsmanship in exhibitions, events, and workshops; Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, which intertwines art and fashion in avantgarde collections; and Gill Wing Jewellery London, featuring a selection of artists chosen for their creativity, craftsmanship, and originality.
In this edition, Artistar Jewels partners with Blossom, a Brazilian digital communication and advertising agency active in the jewelry sector since 2017. This collaboration aims to enhance the presence of participating brands in the digital market, creating innovative synergies between products, fashion, and consumers.
During Milano Jewelry Week, all these galleries had the chance to exhibit their creations at Palazzo Bovara, an exceptional setting for the Artistar Jewels exhibition.
Every year, Artistar Jewels proudly offers participants the opportunity to initiate new and exciting collaborations with internationally renowned entities, creating valuable synergies and partnerships that leave a lasting mark on the global jewelry scene.
GALLERI SEBASTIAN SCHILDT GALLERI SEBASTIAN SCHILDT
Galleri Sebastian Schildt is an award-winning showcase featuring innovative jewelry, silver, ceramics, glass, and high-quality art. The gallery collaborates with both Swedish and international artists, ranging from established names to emerging talents, to create timeless jewelry and contemporary art pieces. Since its founding in 2010, it has hosted over 80 exhibitions, showcasing the work of more than 100 artists, many of whom have received critical acclaim. Its owner, Sebastian Schildt, is a renowned Swedish gold and silver artist, celebrated for his fine jewelry and exceptional silver creations.
GALLERIA CARLO LUCIDI GALLERIA CARLO LUCIDI
The Carlo Lucidi Gallery stands out as a reference point for contemporary jewelry, enhancing art with an approach that combines tradition and modernity. With two annual opencalls, six openings per year, and a network of collaborations with major European galleries, Galleria Carlo Lucidi offers a dynamic space for traveling, collective, and solo exhibitions. Its main goal is to enhance the artistic value and innovation in the world of jewelry.
FRANGIPANI STUDIO & GALLERY FRANGIPANI STUDIO & GALLERY
Gallery Frangipani, located in the heart of Szentendre, Hungary's renowned art city, was founded by jewelry designer Dr. Györgyi Mátyók. The gallery is committed to showcasing the transformative power of contemporary jewelry, featuring both established and emerging artists. For them, jewelry goes beyond mere adornment, evolving into an expressive art form that creates deep emotional connections between the wearer and the viewer. Additionally, they organize the Inflow Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition & Conference, an international juried event that celebrates narrative jewelry from around the world.
YAEL REISNER
OBJECTS BEAUTIFUL YAEL REISNER OBJECTS BEAUTIFUL
UNITED KINGDOM | OBJECTSBEAUTIFUL.COM | YAELREISNER@GMAIL.COM
Campaigning for Beauty on an international scale through the visual arts is Reisner’s long-term curatorial mission. She views the division between fine and applied art as artificial, a cultural myth. Neuroscientific studies have shown that beauty enhances both happiness and health, creating it requiring true artistic talent. Behind every beautiful art object stands a great artist. Artists introduce new forms of beauty—profound, original, surprising, and often mysterious. As Reisner highlights, beauty is not a singular concept; its plurality prevails, and the diversity reflects the complexities of contemporary experiences.
ART IN LEGNICA GALLERY OF ART IN LEGNICA
Legnica Jewellery Festival SILVER is one of Europe’s largest events dedicated to contemporary jewelry. Held annually in May, it includes numerous individual and collective exhibitions and events. The festival's centerpiece is the International Jewellery Competition, which draws hundreds of entries from artists around the world, each year focusing on a unique theme addressing significant topics in art, culture, sociology, or media. Organized by the Gallery of Art in Legnica, the festival proudly continues its 40-year tradition of highlighting contemporary jewelry.
THE SENSE OF BEAUTY GALLERY THE SENSE OF BEAUTY GALLERY
THE SENSE OF BEAUTY is a digital jewelry gallery founded in 2021 in the Netherlands. It showcases the work of independent designers both online and at select events worldwide. The curated collection of handcrafted jewelry is chosen to inspire emotions and celebrate individuality. The gallery collaborates with artists globally, honoring the connection between women and their jewelry through creativity. Diana Iordache, Founder & Curator, believes jewelry evokes emotions, conveys thoughtful ideas, and should remain relevant both today and in the future.
Founded in 2010, Oia Treasures Art Gallery stands as one of Greece's top contemporary art spaces, exhibiting works from renowned Greek sculptors, painters, and emerging talents. With the goal of sharing Greek art treasures globally, the gallery also offers art-jewelry from internationally recognized designers, selected for their unique expression and superior craftsmanship. Flora and Takis, the founders, view art as a reflection of self and beauty. The gallery aims to build lasting relationships by showcasing both the artists and their creations to its visitors.
BLOSSOM BRASIL BLOSSOM BRASIL
Blossom Brasil is a digital communication and advertising agency specializing in consultancy, strategic communication, and creative direction for the jewelry, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. Since 2017, it has provided creative solutions for brands that want to excel in the digital market. Founded by Bianca Zaramella, a fashion editor and professor at IED São Paulo, it collaborates with renowned partners to develop projects in Brazil. Its services include consultancy, digital content creation, and development of visual identity projects for the jewelry sector.
WHAT IF BERLIN WHAT IF BERLIN
What If is a contemporary jewellery studio-gallery and co-working space, founded by Italian jewellery designer Francesca Urciuoli. The gallery serves a wide range of clients, from individuals looking for wedding rings to collectors of contemporary jewellery and fashion enthusiasts. It offers custom-made jewellery and provides jewellery-making classes for those eager to learn. Visitors are encouraged to explore the latest collections crafted by the current resident artists, making the gallery a dynamic hub for creativity and craftsmanship.
RUUP & FORM RUUP & FORM
The London-based gallery Ruup & Form was founded by Varuna Kollanethu in 2019 with the goal of merging art, craft, and design. It highlights both emerging talents and established artists, offering museum-quality pieces that enhance various spaces. By hosting exhibitions, events, fairs, and workshops, the gallery supports artists on a global scale, aiming to blur the lines between art and craft. Its dynamic approach introduces fresh voices and ideas to enrich the cultural landscape while engaging broader audiences.
TINCAL LAB
Tincal Lab, founded by Portuguese jeweler Ana Pina, is a contemporary jewelry workshop and exhibition space focused on curating and experimenting with modern jewelry. It frequently hosts collaborations, workshops, and exhibitions featuring both local and international artists. Established in 2015, Tincal Lab is located in Porto's Art District at CCBombarda, shop 25. Named after "tincal" (sodium borate), a mineral used in metalworking, the lab invites the public to explore the world of jewelry creation through interactive experiences and events.
VICEVERSA LAUSANNE VICEVERSA LAUSANNE
VICEVERSA is a contemporary jewelry gallery based in Lausanne, Switzerland, cofounded by Christian Balmer and ilona Schwippel. It showcases Swiss and international creators with innovative and artistic approaches to wearable art emphasizing the wearer’s identity. VICEVERSA regularly organizes exhibitions promoting avant-garde design. With over 20 years of expertise, the gallery merges traditional savoir-faire and experimentation, creating a platform for jewelry in contemporary art scene.
The Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, established in 1996 at Salts Mill in Yorkshire, presents contemporary jewelry, silver, and metalwork from over 70 British and international designers. Renowned for its innovative collections that fuse fine art and fashion, the gallery organizes major exhibitions, including the well-known Annual Alternative Wedding Show. Specializing in custom designs and bespoke creations, it offers a distinctive experience in the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saltaire, led by Sarah Burns-Collins.
GILL WING
JEWELLERY LONDON GILL WING JEWELLERY LONDON
Gill Wing Jewellery, founded over 20 years ago in Islington, London, is known for presenting an outstanding collection of contemporary jewelry. The gallery features works from over 50 artists, chosen for their creativity, craftsmanship, and originality. By attending international exhibitions and graduate shows, Gill Wing, led by Sarah Burns-Collins and Jade Mellor, consistently introduces innovative and cutting-edge designs alongside well-established names. Specializing in bespoke creations, the gallery works closely with artists to create unique, personalized pieces, providing a distinctive experience for jewelry enthusiasts.
GALERIE
PSYCHE PARIS GALERIE PSYCHE PARIS
Located in Paris, Galerie Psyché offers a selection of unique, precious pieces where the soul of each artist shines through. Founded by Chantal Clavreuil in 2015, the gallery showcases works by many contemporary French and international designers. The name "Psyche" reflects Clavreuil's dreamlike, aesthetic vision for her boutique. Galerie Psyché helps develop the image of its designers, revealing them to enthusiasts. Through its advice and expertise, the Psyche team supports the success of its artists.
LARA DHEEDENE LARA DHEEDENE
The work of Lara Dheedene emerges from a fascination with architectural principles and their translation into jewelry pieces. Scale plays a central role in her designs, resulting in bold pieces that challenge conventional notions of wearability. Positioned between decoration and the illusion of support, her constructions extend into the wearer's immediate surroundings, influencing how they perceive their own body and environment. Her creations explore rhythm, balance, transparency, and tension.
Bracelet 1/3
The collection consists of three bracelets inspired by the mobiles of Alexander Calder. These wearable objects are made of geometric shapes and crafted from silver wire, providing a sense of transparency and lightness. The height of each bracelet creates open space, allowing for movement. They rely on precise weighting to achieve balance and suspension in the air. Rather than being solid, heavy objects, they redefine the space around them as they move, interacting dynamically with their surroundings.
Eyewear 2/6
The eyewear pieces created by Lara continue her tendency to construct frames around the body. Each piece is intuitively made from silver wire and plate. The designs are foldable and transform into sculptural objects when not worn, blurring the lines between jewelry, eyewear, and sculpture. This approach fosters a dynamic dialogue between the object and the body, where the human form remains central, yet the concept of wearability is intriguingly redefined.
LEILE JEWELRY LEILE JEWELRY
Leile Jewelry, founded by Leili Yasrebi, showcases over 8 years of expertise in jewelry design. Her experimental projects, including limited edition pieces that took three years to complete, reflect a deep commitment to innovation. Leili's work blends avant-garde design with poetic artistry, drawing inspiration from her Persian heritage. Each creation uniquely expresses contemporary elegance and creativity, setting Leile Jewelry apart in the fashion world.
Spin
A marvel of kinetic artistry, this semi-oval ring is a poetic fusion of elegance and motion. Set in a delicate silver frame, real pearls encircle a spun aluminum disc adorned with an intricate diver's image. As the ring is twirled, the diver appears to dance in perpetual motion, embodying the spiritual symbolism of spinning found in the Masnavi Manavi. This captivating piece seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary allure, making it a standout at Milan Fashion Week.
RING | SILVER, PEARL, PRINT, ALUMINUM 2023
Melody
Melody is a captivating necklace that blends modern design with a touch of whimsy. The pendant features a finely detailed image of a clown playing a violin, printed on silver and suspended within crystal-clear epoxy. This design creates a mesmerizing floating effect, adding unique visual appeal. Complemented by a refined chain adorned with pearls, Melody offers a harmonious balance of creativity and sophistication.
NECKLACE | SILVER, PEARLS, EPOXY | 2023
LIVIA SAPUTRA LIVIA SAPUTRA
Patronized by Indonesian Trade Promotion Center Milan, Wonderful Indonesia and Turkish Airlines
Growing up in a tropical archipelago, Livia explored art and developed a deep appreciation for Indonesian intangible heritage. Collaborating with master artisans in a silversmith village, they preserved ancestral techniques in a creative environment. Embracing a slow-made process, her team crafts wearable adornments meant to be cherished across generations, blending tradition and modernity.
Kutus
Bali and its magic… Can you imagine being drawn into fantasy? The Kutus brooch is a glimpse of Bali’s beauty in a golden shadow. It looks like an Art-Deco brooch from afar, but this geometric design is part of a handcrafted semiannual offering on the island. The organic textured finish mimics the fabric of young palm leaves. I Wayan Suardika is the master craftsman behind this delicacy. The kutus adornment can function as both a dangling brooch and a heirloom box when closed.
BROOCH | 18KT GOLD VERMEIL, GARNET 2023
Following the “form-follows-function” design principle, Gemma was initially created as a diplomatic miniature souvenir. It features a Balinese instrument and transforms into a jewelry set when dismantled. The monophonic tone at its center represents the timbre. As a metal artisan, I Komang Rai maintained the intricacy of the Balinese carving technique while I Komang Suryana, as a carpenter, sculptured the frame to support the structure. Enhanced with precious gemstones, this wearable art piece presents an exceptional enigma.
LIVIA TRANDAFIR LIVIA TRANDAFIR
At the intersection between fascination with natural elements and the deep need for introspection, Livia Trandafir’s pieces are the products of a reverie, a dream, or a psychological concept. Conservation of flora and insects became her project for immortality, exploring contrasts is a theme she likes to approach. Nature exudes essence and power but also fragility. She is an observer, and resin helps her preserve the beauty, the grotesque, and the unseen.
Hora symbolizes the union between heaven and earth. It is an ancient game that plays an important role in shaping the cultural identity of Romanians. The bees, positioned in a circle, convey this ritual of consolidating the race and rediscovering collectivity. The hexagonal cells that make up the honeycombs house an elixir with medicinal properties. The importance of bees in maintaining genetic biodiversity and the balance of the ecosystem invites an existential reflection: “What is our purpose?”
Hora
www.zenitjewelry.ro trandafirlivia@yahoo.com
(+40) 073 0431062
DESCÂNTEC (Enchantment) is the visual representation of stories collected from the native village, serving as a metaphor for the awareness of belonging. It honors the roots and an existence that manifests itself outside of time, respecting a set of knowledge inherited from ancestors. Through enchantment, the individual connects with the earth, air, water, and sun, with sacredness, through the power of the word.
She created her jewelry brand in 2016. Through metal and stone, she found a way to reflect the sensations of reality through the prism of her inner world. In her works, she conveys personal meanings and natural forms, emphasizing the imperfection of the external, but with a deep content of internal beauty. She focuses on details and strives to create expressive, tactilely pleasant, discreet, but at the same time noticeable, high-quality jewelry, this is the essence of her craft.
Slowdown
The Slowdown Ring marked the beginning of this collection. This is a meditative ring of natural shape, with smooth curves and silk texture. The main element of the ring is a counterclockwise spiral, as a symbol of balance. As a symbol of the state of immersion in oneself in order to restore one’s strength from an internal source of psychic energy. The ring is handmade from matte silver with gold plated.
“Levels” is a multi-layer ring with a natural shape and texture, featuring a silky finish. It metaphorically represents the evolution of the soul through the stages of the universe and the development of consciousness in real life. he design reflects growth through transformation, evolving from a whole into many parts and then returning to a whole, but in a different form. The ring is handcrafted from matte silver with gold plating and adorned with white moissanite stones.
LORENA DE ANGELIS LORENA DE ANGELIS
Lorena De Angelis considers creativity a great form of freedom. With imagination and curiosity, she creates jewelry that tells a story, evokes a feeling, or captures a moment. Using a mix of techniques, materials, and stones, she crafts unusual, often imperfect, and never conventional pieces without following strict patterns. Lost wax casting has become her passion; she lights the spirit burner, and the project magically takes shape. She is curious and loves experimenting, always seeking new dreams to bring to life.
Handcrafted using the lost wax technique and bronze casting, the “Frida” pendant is adorned with an alexandrite, a stone known for attracting creativity. Wearing “Frida” symbolizes embracing an artistic and creative journey, making it ideal for those embarking on new artistic adventures. The name “Frida” contains the element “frid,” which means “peace,” adding both beauty and significance. Each pendant is unique, a result of refined craftsmanship and inspired by creative magic.
Frida
www.lorenadeangelis.it
www.instagram.com/ lorena_bijoux
lorena.de.angelis@alice.it (+39) 328 4756947
“Ramo in Fiore” is a choker handcrafted using the lost wax technique and cast in bronze and silver. Adorned with baroque pearls and synthetic rubies, its design evokes a flowering branch. Nature is the primary inspiration for this piece: every detail reflects the beauty and delicacy of flowers, capturing their essence in a harmonious composition. “Ramo in Fiore” is a tribute to the vitality and grace of nature, transformed into a unique piece of jewelry to wear.
Ramo in fiore
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MEIRA RAUTA MEIRA RAUTA
Since 2008, jewelry has been at the heart of Meira’s art. She graduated as a jewelry designer and goldsmith artisan. Her design background is reflected in her elegant, minimalist small series jewelry, while her artworks are often more organic. Meira is fascinated by the effect of body connection on the vibe of a piece; a piece alone on its stand could be a sculptural object, not seen as jewelry until it connects with the body.
Aloe includes two parts: the neckpiece and one earring. On Meira’s website and social media, it is possible to see how this sculptural artwork looks on a model. The idea for this piece was inspired by the myriad varieties of aloes in the Helsinki Winter Garden in January 2018. It is a place where Meira sometimes escapes the long and dark winter days of Finland to breathe in the scent of the soil and be surrounded by the different shades of green of exotic plants.
Aloe
NECKLACE | PATINATED COPPER | 2018
www.meirarauta.fi
Growing wild
In the north, where winters are long and dark and lakes and seas freeze over, the contrast of summer is breathtaking. The light, soft nights of summer and the greenery of nature give birth to individuals who reach for the light and grow wild. It is from this same spirit that this ring was born, transcending set norms and finding its way and place to flourish while respecting centuries of tradition and values.
RING | PATINATED SILVER, CUBIC ZIRCONIAS | 2023
RANDA CHOUEIRI RANDA CHOUEIRI
Randa Choueiri is a renowned Jewelry and Interior Designer who passionately sculpts luxurious art pieces that can be seen both as jewelry and sculptural collector’s items in unimaginable dimensions. She has been recognized for her expertise in glasswork since the 1990s, along with her mastery of various other materials. By merging fashion with artistic cosmopolitan creations, each jewel she designs carries a unique story, embodying versatility, refinement, and perfection.
Theatralia
Being a symbol of rejuvenation, balance, mental clarity, and focus, the Desert Rose Selenite became a key material from which the designer drew inspiration to create Theatralia. This unique jewelry piece, born from a theatrical fusion of a Selenite stone encased in a silver-based crown adorned with zircons, combines elements of the maritime world and the universe, incorporating natural components such as water, sand, galaxies, and the distinct energies they emit.
RING | SILVER, SELENITE, ZIRCONS | 2024
Having been immersed in the world of fashion design since her early beginnings, along with her experience with various materials, Randa created this latest masterpiece to push the boundaries of both fashion and jewelry design. Inspired by the transparency and fluidity of a dress in progress, Regalia was crafted as a fusion of resin, silver, and precious stones, reflecting how the designer envisions the future of haute couture.
Algae-ah! (Necklace)
From her deep love for seawater and the magical role oceans play in regulating the Earth's climate, particularly seaweeds that produce oxygen, the Algae-ah! collection represents the designer's latest creations. The necklace features rotational flexibility, combining various colors and materials to showcase the fusion of natural beauty with jewelry design, highlighted by the reflection of a natural quartz stone.
From her deep love for seawater and the magical role oceans play in regulating the Earth's climate, especially seaweeds that produce oxygen, the Algae-ah! collection represents the designer's latest creations. The ring, designed to complement the necklace, was crafted to elegantly rest on the hand, adding a feminine and stylish touch to the overall look, ensuring that the wearer would stand out from the crowd.
Serena dedicates herself to creating jewelry using recycled glass. This passion began about ten years ago in her father’s glass factory, where she collects glass scraps to transform them into unique pieces. For her, each creation is more than just an accessory; it is a means of telling a story and conveying an important message. She likes to think that, through her work, she can give new life to materials destined for disposal, thereby helping to reduce waste.
Dalmatica jewel
Born from the study of the aesthetic characteristics of diatoms, which feature yellow-golden chloroplasts, and from analyzing the potential of waste materials, this creation uses recycled glass cut into triangular shapes and covered with gold dust and other glass fragments. The pieces are then fused at 700°C in a dedicated kiln and subsequently set into a brass structure. This process completes the chromatic and transparency effects, inspired by diatoms observed under the microscope.
NECKLACE | RECYCLED GLASS, BRASS 2011
Aglass
“Aglass” is a piece of jewelry/amulet entirely made of glass, with a piece of lava stone from Vesuvius embedded inside. Like any amulet, it carries its own meanings and symbols that make it special. Unlike mirrors, which are believed to have negative power, broken glass pieces are said to bring good luck. A sprig of rosemary, represented by green glass rods, wards off the evil eye. The lava stone helps to dispel stress and negative energies.
TANIA VASQUEZ TANIA V Á SQUEZ
Tania Vásquez is a Chilean artist, sculptor, jeweller, and craftswoman who utilizes various elements to craft micro-spaces where details, colours, and small landscapes with multiple meanings converge. With a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Concepción, Chile, she has maintained a deep interest in cultural heritage, Chilean handicrafts, and their diverse expressions throughout her career. Horsehair weaving stands as her primary source of inspiration and creation, playing a pivotal role in her artistic endeavors.
Coloured spirits
These earrings are among the many treasures of Mapuche jewelry and are believed to be the oldest design discovered by archaeologists in southern Chile. In this piece, the designer showcases a cultural crossover where Mapuche jewelry and horsehair craftsmanship unite, representing creations from both central and southern Chile. This fusion reflects two cultures, two ways of living and coexisting with nature, the sky and the earth, and the spirits that protect us, embodying their infinite and luminous colors.
EARRINGS | COPPER, SILVER, HORSEHAIR | 2024
Sükill, Süküll, Shikill, Sikill, Sekill is a breastplate from the Mapuche culture of southern Chile, reflecting their profound understanding of the universe. The sükill and its components symbolize the intimate connection between heaven (wenu mapu) and earth (mapu), used by Mapuche women for magical-religious purposes. This piece represents a cultural and aesthetic crossover, with the sükill created from small details woven from horsehair, a traditional craft from central Chile.
TARA LOIS JEWELLERY TARA LOIS JEWELLERY
Tara’s designs capture memories and fragments of the soul, meticulously crafted in her Gozo studio into innovative wearable sculptures. Her bold, curvaceous style features gemstone, enamel, or filigree accents. Specializing in redesigning emotional heirloom jewelry, she trained at London’s Goldsmiths’ Centre, winning a GC&DC Award, and studied Jewelry Design at DJCAD, focusing on sustainable emotive design.
Sabbara
The sculptural native Maltese aloe plant, named Sabbara, has a lower stem bearing seeds and flowers that transition from red to a soft yellow spike. Like the statement ring, it conveys strength, complexity, harmony, delicacy, and optimism. The broad ring band showcases elegant contemporary filigree circles, curving to a comfortable soft point, with three harmoniously colored gemstones ‘floating’ above it. Filigree “seeds” and repurposed stones optimistically reference sustainability.
Gozo in spring is emotionally uplifting, as the warm sirocco wind blows over the Mediterranean, turning fields of yellow and red wildflowers into ripples of color. This contemporary design captures the essence of spring, creating a feeling of optimism and renewal. Sustainably breathing new life into repurposed gemstones and recycled gold, handcrafted sculptural tubes curve to represent the wind, contrasting with delicate twisted ribbon and a wave of gemstones symbolizing swaying flowers.
Sirocco, Sorrel and Sulla
TATIJUSCHKA TATIJUSCHKA
Born in 1968 in Santiago de Chile, she moved to Europe in 1973 and has been living in Switzerland since 1978. “Beauty in the Beast” captures the essence of Tatijuschka Jewellery. Her handcrafted and unique haute jewelry pieces are inspired by mythical creatures from the Renaissance, Celtic period, and native South American cultures. Behind each of her creation is always a story waiting to be told.
The
end
This object is the final piece of a fivepart collection named “Kleine Monster.” The head of the skull was carved from a piece of amethyst. Dragons and other figures were first carved in wax and then cast in 925 silver. The creation process was lengthy, as the artist needed to gather all the stones before beginning. After several months of work, a unique art object was completed.
This object is the fourth piece of a fivepart collection named “Little Monster”. All elements were first modeled in wax and then crafted in silver and various gemstones. This striking necklace is a true eye-catcher, with the bright colors making the basilisk appear almost alive.
TAYLOR CHYN TAYLOR CHYN
Chyn uses texture in his work to express ideas and create a connection between uncertainty and unknowability. He often vacillate between feeling and reason, anxiety and expectation, striving to balance both. Chyn seeks absolute freedom in contradiction and unity, believing that one can find himself in complex environments. Through the diversity of materials and self-concept, he finds spiritual value. He believes that imperfect works also have charm and can convey the essence of the piece.
For him, planning and designing work in advance isn’t necessary. He sees a flash of inspiration as an encounter, capturing fleeting fragments of ideas from his mind and incorporating them into his creations. Chyn prefer to create randomly, using his hands and tools to shape each piece. He sees each work as only a semi-finished product, believing that the wearer can generate unique associations and feelings when wearing the jewelry, thereby understanding the meaning behind the piece and enhancing its spiritual significance.
The “Vivre sa Vie Series II” features a desiring eye crafted from a crystalline cave, symbolizing the artist’s inspiration to flow freely during creation and capturing randomness in the piece. The folded metal treatment represents the pulsation of desire, reminiscent of Gilles Deleuze’s “folding” theory, where space expands as a state of becoming, driven by desire without purpose. In this context, “spontaneity” follows instinct, reflecting the artist’s inner self and desires. Vivre
Supple
The pearly luster of the collection exudes a mysterious and tender ambiance, much like poetic lyrics sung in the ocean. Contrary to the old Asian saying that one ages like a pearl turning yellow, the mature pearl is viewed here as having connotation and strength, akin to an older person who has experienced a thousand adventures. The softness of the pearl contrasts with the roughness of the Mosaic form of the oyster shell, demonstrating the ocean-like power of the pearl, which is both supple and resilient.
RING | 960 SILVER, GOLD PALLADIUM, PEARL | 2024
Nature series I
The "Nature" Series celebrates the essence of nature, where plants embody life and vitality through various forms, textures, colors, and scents across different seasons. Inspired by diverse plants, the series believes that each plant has its most essential parts, similar to how all things have a foundation from which beauty emerges. In Nature Series I, the mosaic of plant stems and emerald buds evokes a rustic, natural atmosphere.
RING | SILVER 960, GOLD, PALLADIUM, VARIOUS GEMSTONES | 2024
Nature series II
The "Nature" Series II continues to draw inspiration from plants, emphasizing that different plants possess their essential parts, akin to a foundational element in all things, where beauty emerges. The design takes inspiration from plant leaves, with large pearls representing fruit. The lush leaves and full fruits symbolize the richness and vitality of nature. The entire piece exudes rhythm, and the light cyan luster of the pearls adds a breath of spring to the work.
RING | SILVER 960, GOLD, PALLADIUM, VARIOUS GEMSTONES | 2024
Untitled
“Untitled” represents a concept of “projection” and “possibility.” The ambiguous shape of the metal allows for multiple interpretations, such as a coastline, a river valley, a shallow beach, or an imitation of shoulder blades or flesh. This piece invites imagination and projects elements of the natural and human world, creating a work with significant tension and vast meaning. The ultimate power to reveal these interpretations lies with the wearer, who interacts with the design.
RING | SILVER 960 WITH GOLD PALLADIUM, LAPIS LAZULI ORE | 2024
Chrysalis
“Breaking the cocoon, turning into a butterfly.” In the cocoon stage, “Chrysalis” symbolizes vast possibilities and a state of readiness for metamorphosis. The ecological process of transforming from pupa to butterfly is abstractly represented by metal shapes resembling butterfly wings, with pearls symbolizing the pupa. The piece expresses two different forms of time simultaneously, embodying the symbolic meaning of “Chrysalis” as a metaphor for “new birth” and a promising future.
RING | SILVER 960 WITH GOLD PALLADIUM, BAROQUE PEARL | 2024
Drawing inspiration from the human skeleton, the piece reflects on the origins of life, which modern scientific research indicates began in the sea. “Born to the sea” symbolizes a rare state of existence in a fast-paced capitalist society dominated by information technology. It represents a return to asceticism, nostalgia, and primitive power. The work resembles a mysterious magical object found on a beach, evoking a sense of wonder and invoking the deep emotions of those who encounter it, much like Aladdin’s magic lamp.
BRACELET
Skeleton
Weathering series I
How does one witness the passage of time? How does one bear the marks it leaves? The growth cycle of minerals spans millions of years, during which crystals gradually form. These minerals silently witness the rise and fall of human civilizations until they are uncovered through mining. The processes of crystallization and weathering both require time. The cycles of fullness and loss, surplus and deficiency, adhere to the natural laws of time, encapsulating the essence of all that exists in the world.
RING | SILVER 960, GOLD PALLADIU, GOLDEN LAPIS LAZULI, SPARKLING DOUBLE-POINTED CRYSTALS | 2024
Weathering series II
The piece combines mineral geometry with soft, wave-like curves, representing the interaction between “weathering” and “crystallization” as forms of time. It contrasts “soft” and “tough” elements in nature. It explores how traces of time are worn. The loose texture of weathering and the rigid texture of pyrite illustrate the two forces time exerts on the world, which are further expressed through the way the piece winds around the wearer’s limbs.
VALERIA BENALCÁZAR VALERIA BENALCÁZAR
Ecuadorian jewelry artist with a background in art conservation. Her expertise has led her to experiment with and research various materials, developing sustainable substances from non-polluting raw materials to create wearable art pieces that convey the connection between humans and other living organisms. The ‘Living Patterns’ collection is the result of her research into bioplastics and the application of the ‘lost wax’ technique to capture the natural changes of matter and life.
Unique in its nature, this piece reflects the patterns of growth found in living organisms. The brass metal structure showcases a rich array of colors and textures, embodying the natural grooves and curves of fungi crafted from bioplastic. The biomaterial it is composed of symbolizes the life cycles and the processes in which matter undergoes alterations and degradation as a natural consequence, changing and transforming over time.
From Minas Gerais, the cradle of Brazilian art, comes an artist whose talent lies in transforming precious metals and gemstones into vivid, wearable narratives. Twenty-five years ago, this art graduate founded a brand synonymous with innovation. Her artistic philosophy is both simple and evocative: to create jewelry that tells stories. Each piece is a dialogue between artist and material, an alchemical process that turns them into small sculptures, with the human body as the canvas.
Yara earrings
Yara, goddess of the freshwaters, reigns over a mythical Brazilian rainforest where everything moves and vibrates with life. Seated by the river on sinuous stones, she shines in every shade of blue. Her rare siren song enchants all who hear it. One half of her is a fishtail, shimmering with silver-threaded scales; the other half radiates divine power. Her earrings and ring, dripping with the tears of these sacred rivers, are treasures no other nymph dares claim.
This ring is inspired by the enchanting mermaid Yara, known in Brazilian indigenous folklore as the Water Mother. Famous for her beauty and the power to mesmerize, Yara dwells in the depths of the Amazon River. Her shimmering tail is brought to life through delicate silver threads that wrap around radiant blue gemstones—sapphires, tanzanites, topazes, and diamonds—capturing the play of light on water. Yara ring
PHOTO: PRODES ITALIA
Z/CH JEWELLERY Z/CH JEWELLERY
Zoe Chutong Huang is a jewellery designer who interpreted jewellery as a medium of communication with the human body and its emotions. Her intention is to work using different materials and techniques, observing the potential for projects worn on the body to influence human interaction. She also wants to use it as an element to present timeless designs and break the usual positioning of gender roles, resulting in a less binary and more contemporary design.
Transparency of form
Inspired by ancient sculptures, drape allowed the sculptor to conceal the nude female bodies. This collection is aimed to find the tension and balance in femininity. The artist has chosen to use mother-of-pearl, and wrapped in traditional jewellery form to symbolises the body beneath the drape. When worn on the body, the jewellery allows the art form to be transferred to the wearer’s perception of reality, revealing an aesthetic of the human body that transcends the design itself.
“Harmonious Shield” is an innovative exploration of the collar as a symbol of daily wear and protection. This wearable art piece transcends traditional boundaries, merging the functionality of historical armour with the elegance of contemporary fashion. The artist sought to explore the intricate relationship be
tween the body, daily wear, and structure. This piece invites the wearer to experience the duality of form and fluidity and highlight the seamless integration of elegance.
ZOVER ZOVER
Zover is born from the creative vision of ML Melendo, a Spanish visual artist living in Belgium. The world of Zover draws inspiration from cabinets of curiosities and the vibrant colors of nature. These pieces aim to highlight the beauty of simple shells, washed, and weathered by the sea, sand, and salt, paying homage to the passage of time. Knowing that these shells once clung to rocks evokes memories of a loved one's embrace or an unforgettable experience to hold onto.
La plage
This bold ring, crafted from a brass plaque with polished accents, features two small porcelain sculptures of a barnacle and a mussel. The barnacle is highlighted with matte blue, dark yellow, and broken white glazes, while the mussel shell is adorned with large porcelain inlays in emerald green and finished with a black glaze. Together, they evoke the beauty of shells found by chance along the shoreline, captured in a unique and striking piece of jewelry.
RING | PORCELAIN, GLAZES, BRASS | 2024
This sculptural ring adorns the finger with exquisite artistry. It features two mussel shells made of porcelain, meticulously crafted to emulate their natural beauty, shaped by the sea and gently brushed by the sand. The shells, mounted in brass, are enhanced by a palette of rich glazes in shimmering blues, delicate pinks, and glossy blacks. This piece transforms the inherent simplicity of these shells into a work of art, celebrating how nature’s humble elements can be stunningly sophisticated. Double moule noire www.instagram.com/zover_jewelry
瀚琾 HUEJAY瀚琾 HUEJAY
Kong is a jewelry designer from China with a deep interest in traditional crafts and natural themes. He uses his personal artistic perception and nature as a medium, exploring various traditional crafts and materials such as gemstones, enamel, lacquer, and mother-of-pearl. His intention is to create jewelry designs with a modern style, aiming to convey the concept that there is more beyond what we can imagine.
Folding - Ring
As the first entry in the folding series, the ring introduces the story. Similar to the enamel wave pattern approaching from both sides of the gemstone, Kong derives a minimalist geometric form using the origami structure. Every shape element of the ring is crafted to serve a specific function, while exploring a new narrative between enamel and gemstone. This narrative is achieved through the interplay of color, structure, layering, and pattern.
RING | SILVER, ENAMEL, SAPPHIRE | 2024
Folding - Pendant
As the second piece in the series, the pendant enhances the collection through its form. Kong achieves a balanced design by merging the inorganic origami structure with natural elements. This form oscillates between floral and geometric styles. The expanded enamel glazing area offers more diversity for the expression of enamel craftsmanship, further enriching the relationship between enamel and gemstones.
INDICE INDICE
INTRODUCTION
1972NINETEENSEVENTYTWO BY NIHARIKA MOMTAZ
A LITTLE PIECE OF C BY BERNA
AICH JEWELLERY BY INDSOPH COMPANY
ALCHEMIRA
ALEJANDRA ALFARO SUZ Á N
ALEKSANDRA MARIA KOZIOLEK
ALESSANDRA SETTANNI
ALFONSO ANZIVINO
AMANDA TARTIK
AMÉLIA MARTA JEWELRY
ANA ALMEIDA JOIAS
ANASTASIA ALPER
ANDREA RUZZA JEWELRY
ANDREA SANTOS
ANDREA ZECCHIN
ANDREIA GABRIELA POPESCU
ÂNGELA SOARES OF SOLARES JÓIAS
ANGELO DE LUCA
ANNA REIKHER JEWELRY
ANTHEA JEWELS BY CARLA SCHIAPPA
ARTEMIS JEWELLERY MILANO
ATELIER AJOUR
ATHENA VISAGE LTD
ATTA STUDIO
AURONA ORES RECREATING LADIN TRASURES
AZULMALIN JEWELLERY
BARROQUIO
BEADS & BOSSA
BINADI
BORON
BP BARBARA PROVERBIO
BRAND 17.01
BRYAN HANSEN
BYLUDO
CARLA BECERRA
CAROL BLUMTHAL
CAROLINA COLACINO
CASSANDRA IOSUB
CEDAR BAI
CHANTAL CORSO
CHOCO XU
CHRISTINE FAULHABER
CINDY XU ETERNAL JEWELLERY
CINZIA PRETTI
CLEMENT CHEUNG NAPKI
CODES
D'ECOLIFE JEWELRY WITH A STORY
DANIELA FISCHER JEWELS BY DANIELA
DELPHINE TEMPELS
DEON SMITH JEWELLERY
DIANA M. SCHUHMACHER
DIMITRA BESIOU
DOLORES ORTEGA
DONZELLA
DORIS
ELENKA STUDIO
EM ELISA MATTONAI JEWELRY
ESHTE X MADELEINE
ESSEBRI
ETHOS NAHUA
FAITH JEWELS
FANNY BOCCA CALVILL Á N
FARAH LARA
FEDERICA ROSSI JEWELS
FEIFEI CHENG & XIANGZHI ZHAO
FERNANDA DELPIZZO
FILIPE ARA Ú JO
FORM&WERT
FRIS Ä LV
FROM NATURE WITH LOVE
GABRIELA KOLOMITOS
GABRIELLI
GAYA BROGGREI
GIGI MIZRAHI
GIOVANNI ALIOTTA
GRISSITA
G Ú NDULA JEWELS
HANNA KAUFMAN
HANNAH MC GUINNESS JEWELLERY
HOLITURNS JEWELLERY BY YUQING WU
HOUSE OF RAVN
KRONKA JEWELRY
ILIT DESIGN
IONIAN SEE
IRENE LUPI R.
I Ş IL G Ü NE Ş JEWELLERY
JALILA NAYIL
JARILYN JEWELRY
JEMAE
JEWELBIRD
JEWELSTUDIO ERFAN ABEDINI
JEWELYRICS
JOSEPHINE FISCHER
JOSEPHINE KANG ZHOU YU
K.U.T. JEWELRY
KADOMI
KAREN MARRUN MATUK
KARINE BASIL
KARLA MERTENS
KATIA SENNA
KETTENMACHERIN
KIANA KARIMI TEHRAN
KOSTIN'S LAB & EMILIO NARDUCCI
KRISTINA LITVINOVA LOVI JEWELRY
KUUMBA RECASNER
ARTISTAR NETWORK
GALLERI SEBASTIAN SCHILDT
GALLERIA CARLO LUCIDI
FRANGIPANI STUDIO&GALLERY
YAELREISNER OBJECTS BEAUTIFUL
GALLERY OF ART IN LEGNICA
THE SENSE OF BEAUTY GALLERY
OÌA TREASURES
BLOSSOM BRASIL
WHAT IF BERLIN
RUUP & FORM
TINCAL LAB JEWELRY GALLERY
VICEVERSA LAUSANNE
KATH LIBBERT JEWELLERY GALLERY
GILL WING JEWELLERY LONDON
GALERIE PSYCHE PARIS
LALICE ARTE ORAFA
LAMIA SAAB DESIGN
LANGI ROME
LARA DHEEDENE
LEILE JEWELRY
LES MASCARONES
LESUNJA
LINA BARTOLETTI
INDICE INDICE
LIVIA SAPUTRA
LIVIA TRANDAFIR
LIZ HUBERMAN
LM JEWELLERY TALES
LORENA DE ANGELIS
LUC Í A ROVIRA
LUZELE
MADELEINE
MAGAZZINI GIOIELLI
MAISON DE NURA
MALGA OBJETOS
MARCELA DIAS
MARCELO SERAVALLI L Ó PEZ
MARIA BRINGAS
MARIA CRISTINA CODECASA CONTI
MARIA FERNANDA GALLEGOS
VALDEZ (NUDO)
MARIANA BARRANCO JOYERIA
MARIANA GORGA
MARIANTONIETTA CAPUTO
MARIE-NO Ë LLE MONFORT
MARINE ARENA
MAYARA COSTA
MEHRAGIN RAHMATI
MEIRA RAUTA
MELINNA EIZONDO
MINH LUONG
MIRCO MILESI
MONICA PEKSA
MORAGE
MOSI JEWELRY
MY NGOC M Â Y
NAOKI OKUDA
NASIM JAVID
NATHANIEL FYFFE
NUMBERTWO
NVAR
Ó DE
OROGATTI
PARADISE FEATHERS
PARNAZ BAGHERI BAGHBADERANI
PATRICIA GIACHERO
PAULA MIYAHARA
PEANUTS & PIGGIES
PENTAGNA
PETRA CLASS STUDIO
PURPURA MARIS
RAFFAELE FERRAIOLI
RAFFAELLA DE ANGELI
RANDA CHOUEIRI
RE...BYTONYDRAWBRIDGE
RICHFREE
ROBERTO FENZL GIOIELLI
ROUPAUL BY SABRINA GALLIERI
RYURORU
SABINE ROTILIO
SANDRA ZACHARIA
SARAH ANNE MCCRACKEN
SARELLA SUAREZ ART JEWELRY
SEBASTIAN JARAMILLO
SEEDS OF WIND
SERENA MIRANDA
SHELOVEDIAMONDS LTD
SHRINE JEWELRY
SILVANA BOHORQUEZ
SIMONE CIPOLLA
SMITH AND POET
SNEZANA KNEZEVIC
SOFIETSADAENAMEL
SOLEDAD LOWE
SONA KHAREL
SPINELLI GIOIELLI
STILAMI
STUDIO D'ARTE TESSILE
MELANIA LA VIA
SULA ITALIAN DESIGN
SUMAYA ALJAZEERI
SURE
SYLVIA QUIROZ
TAMIKO JEWELLERY
TANIA V Á SQUEZ
TANNAZ ALIZADEH
TARA LOIS JEWELLERY
TATIJUSCHKA
TAYLOR CHIN
TERESA KUTUZOVA JEWELRY
THAISA VENTURA
THE MASTERPIECE OF EXPLORERS
THE TARASOV SISTERS
TINEKE RIGOLE
TONDO ATELIER
TYL JOAILLERIE
UNTIL-U JEWELRY BY NGA TRAN
URBLACK JOYERIA CONCEPTUAL
URUSHI JEWELRY
VALERIA BANALC Á ZAR
VANIA LADEIRA DESIGNER
VINCENZO TEDESCHI GOLDSMITHS
WENYIN JIANG
YAEL HERMAN
YUXUAN LIU
Z/CH JEWELLERY
ZIJUAN JEWELLERY
ZOVER
瀚琾 HUEJAY
This book celebrates 10 years of Artistar Jewels, showcasing the works of over 200 jewelry artists from 60 different countries. It is more than a collection of contemporary jewelry, it is a window into the creative worlds of artists who use their craft to tell stories, evoke emotions, and express personal experiences.
uncovering new talent and responding to evolving market trends by featuring innovative and extraordinary creations. This milestone is not a conclusion but a stepping stone toward new
As you explore the pages of this book, you’ll embark on a journey through the beauty, personal empowerment to those that celebrate a profound connection with nature.
Galleri Sebastian Schildt (Sweden) | Galleria Carlo Lucidi (Italy)
Frangipani Studio&Gallery (Hungary) | Yaelreisner Objects Beautiful (United Kingdom) Gallery Of Art In Legnica (Poland) | The Sense Of Beauty Gallery (The Netherlands) Oìa Treasures (Greece) | Blossom Brasil (Brazil) | What If Berlin (Germany) Ruup & Form (United Kingdom) | Tincal Lab Jewelry Gallery (Portugal)
