TheFab by Artistar Jewels

the Fab

Artwork by Silvia Badalotti - Jewels by Alarico Gentili

the Fab

by Artistar Jewels

Fabulous pieces of jewelry. Fabulous inspirations. Fabulous craftsmanship. And a Fabulous location, too! Hosted in a historical palace in the center of Milan, Palazzo Giureconsulti, The Fab was one of the main projects of the Milano Jewelry Week 2022. About 150 international jewelry artists, designers and independent brands gave life to a broad exhibition of hundreds of pieces whose common thread was the free interpretation of the four elements. Water, Air, Earth, Fire: since the dawn of time man has admired, adored, studied them, fascinated and enchanted by their extraordinary, ubiquitous power, eternal symbols of magic and supernatural forces, capable of showing time after time their seductive or frightful face. Every artist was inspired by personal sensitivity and experiences and was encouraged to express him/ herself through the most varied materials, styles and patterns. This volume in turn is aimed to create a further form of art, interpreting the beauty and originality of those jewelry pieces through the work of several renowned photographers, graphic designers and illustrators: they all give their artistic contribution creating peculiar atmospheres, personal interpretations and strongly scenographic suggestions, at the same time showing deep respect for the artifacts exhibited in Milan. With its artistic point of view and its reiterated reflection on Water, Air, Earth, Fire, this book provides us with plenty of food for thought regarding the symbolic value of the four primordial elements and explores the artistic possibilities to represent them.

Movement, spirit, life. Air. The element of breath. Of the lightness and intangibility of thought. The substance of being. Air, a pure, transparent element. The breath of the world. The nourishment of the soul. Invisible and inescapable. Air is everywhere. Eternal. Impossible to describe: pure, light, wholesome, fresh, sharp, crisp, clear, transparent, polluted, foul, unbreathable, unhealthy, noxious, heavy, stifling, sultry, oppressive, suffocating, hot, humid, rarefied. Unbearable. Looking at it is fascinating. One becomes dizzy with the irresistible desire to fly. It is impossible to grasp it. One is terrified of falling. It is the present and the future. A limitation when it is lacking. A horizon when it becomes the stuff of dreams. Air is everything.

by Lea Allen

LEVITAS

photo by Ivan Genasi fashion stylist: Luigi Gaballo | hair & makeup: Chiara Vitulo | model: Edina Polak

ANNELI TAMMIK

Anneli Tammik | Anneli Tammik Jewellery | Estonia | annelitammik.com

Snowflowers 3D. Bracelet. Silver. The essence of this collection is the Nordic crispness and beauty, the structure of snow. The Snowflakes 3D collection is a further development of the two-dimensional pattern. By adding a third dimension, it completely changes the overall picture. What remains is the structure and shine characteristic of snow. 3D printing gives us opportunities that have never existed before. New technological dimensions are opening up. Miracle as snowflower itself, a wonder does snow flower even exists.

Snowflowers 3D. Ring. Silver. In design of the ring symmetry is one of the main features in the nature, the structure of snow. The nature varies its typical patterns and adapts them to the needs of environment, striving for maximum effect with minimum effort. The ring is hand adornment with quite moderate forms and volumes. To notice patterns is a component of the human intellect. The beauty of nature is inherently functional and relative and occasionally it also is decorative.

Dress Aquilano Rimondi.

Jidam Cha | South Korea | @jiedc_artdesign_

Yeonbong Ring. Rose gold, champagne diamonds. Maedeup Ring. White gold, diamonds.

Maedeup, a traditional Korean knot, is the primary inspiration for my recent designs. It takes a high level of skill, focus, and patience to form each ornament. I pay close attention so as to honour sincerity and authenticity when creating each knot. The production process must be organic in order to achieve the infinite shapes and fluid curves. I aspire to create jewellery that is classic and simple; promoting my belief that timeless elegance is always found in the simplest of details.

Dress Antonio Riva.

Nathalie Rollandin | The little things NYC | USA | thelittlethings-nyc.com

Accartocciato Ring. Sterling Silver. The Accartocciato ring is a statement ring inspired by crumpled paper and handcrafted in sterling silver. Part of the Accartocciati Collection, with its crumpled texture, it is a celebration of our ability to find beauty in imperfection. The Accartocciati Collection also wants to be a daily reminder to appreciate, repurpose, reuse and supports the fight to plastic pollution. Designed and sustainably handcrafted in NYC by Nathalie, an Italian jewellery designer living in NY since 2014.

Accartocciato Choker. Necklace. Sterling Silver. The Accartocciato Choker is a statement necklace with a crumpled design. Inspired by crumpled paper like the rest of the Accartocciati Collection, the choker wants to make the texture even more dramatic and dynamic, giving a unique personality to any neckline. Like the rest of the Accartocciati collection the choker wants to be a reminder to find beauty in imperfection and to appreciate, repurpose, reuse. Sustainably handcrafted in sterling silver in NYC.

Bingsol Rhee | Republic of Korea | @fufuhuemom

Shadowplay 01-4. Necklace. Brass, silver, silver plating. Möbius strips inspired me. Having no insides or outsides it is very interesting. Carl Jung said mature people can function better when their inner and outer personalities are in harmony. If so, I believe the Mobius strip can express an almost perfect personality. As this jewellery meets the light, the sparkling silver light becomes even more dazzling. As the light hits, the scintillation reflects the light back to the viewer’s eyes,

leaving a strong shadow behind.

Shadowplay 04-1. Other. Aluminium, silver stainless steel. This shoulder piece was inspired by the Uniform Epaulette. It emphasizes the masculine aspect. It is made of a total of 4 pieces, and each piece has a different shape and thickness. Diverse thicknesses and shapes give variance when viewed from above or from the side, respectively. When each piece is assembled, it looks like shadows created by multiple light sources because the lines overlap and intertwine. When light fell on it, this effect produced results similar to the reflection in a mirror.

Shadowplay 01-3. Necklace. 3D print, lacquer, cotton thread. By refining and repeating 3D prints, every piece has its own individuality. None of the 19 pieces are identical. Units with individual characteristics are weaved with cotton thread to make one large neckpiece. I focused on the back of the body in this work. As if flowing from the shoulder line and along the vertebrae, the neckpiece resembles a painting on a wide canvas. Three-dimensional artwork becomes a two-dimensional painting as soon as the shadow is cast on it.

Dress Blumarine.

Henrieke Docters Van Leeuwen | Jaive | The Netherlands | @jaive.atelier Dubbelwêch. Ring. Sterling silver. The Wêch collection is inspired by nature and the tides on the Dutch islands. The collection reflects the patters the sea left behind in the sand. The Dubbelwêch ring (‘double wave ring’) is made of 925 silver, casted in cuttlebone. The patterns contrast richly with the clean and minimalistic shape of the ring. Available in silver or gold plated silver. Since Jaive does not hold large stocks, every piece is made by hand upon request. Eilaun. Earrings. Sterling silver. The Wêch collection is inspired by nature and the tides on the Dutch islands. The collection reflects the patters the sea left behind in the sand. The Eilaun earrings (meaning: ‘island’) are made of 925 silver, partly casted in cuttlebone. The patterns contrast richly with the clean and minimalistic shape of the earrings that symbolizes the island. Available in silver or gold plated silver. Jaive does not hold large stocks, every piece is handmade upon request. Dress Ginevra Stefani Couture.

Ying Chen Chen | Taiwan | yccjewelry.com

Ceremony Of Summer Night. Ring. Moonstones, sapphire, white agate, white gold. The inspiration comes from Night Fairy: Small-leaved Barringtonia. It has a dreamy story. It’s called “Summer-night fireworks”, blooms at night and falls in the morning. It only has one night in its life, but it lives gorgeously and beautifully. this mysterious flower, even the posture of leaving is romantic, not withering away, it falls on the river or stream, drifting with the water, form another beautiful scenery.

The Dandelion’s Journey To The Moon. Other. Pearls, silver. The dandelion dream of traveling with the moon to look around the beautiful world. At midnight, the dandelion, glistering with dew, finally has a dream about itself flying to the moon. Suddenly, a wind blows and the dandelion turns into twinkling stars in the Milky Way. The beauty of life lies in unreachable dreams. The dandelion is born to be a pursuer of dreams, who symbolizes the sprout of hope. Its dream comes true when it finally flies to the moon to travel with it.

Laura Desch | Switzerland | @lauradesch_

Privacy to go - Disruptive Jewellery. Other. Acrylic Glass, Silver, Amethyst, Topaz. Caught by the camera, identified by software, classified by algorithm –How can you escape public surveillance? PRIVACY TO GO is a wearable critique of today’s surveillance mechanisms – a jewellery collection that promotes selfempowerment in public spaces and resists the monitoring of facial recognition technology. The jewellery items play with self-perception and perception by others, as well as...

Marie Therese Wolf | Marie Wolf | Italy | marietheresewolf.com

Transgem. Ring. Epoxy, diamonds. Transgems are inspired by a collection of natural crystals, realized in resin and diamonds. The objective was to create

a series showing different stages of development. The process was essential, including the steps leading to the formation of the piece: the researching, sketching, experimenting, discarding and restarting. The transformation process of resin reflects a dance of practical and experimental factors. It contains an imprint which is continuing to evolve. Change is a constant.

Light,light show. Necklace. Brass, pearl, plexiglass. The neckpiece “light light show” is a sculptural neckpiece. It consists of several transparent rods, which can be worn separately as well. They are light in weight, but large in size. The composition - 3-dimensionally arranged around the wearer’s neck - resembles “lightbeams” and creates the illusion of a light show that moves with the body, generating beams of light and immersing the wearer in a luminous glow.

Dress Antonio Riva.

Natasa Stefunkova | Slovakia | @natasastefunkova

Pearl Tiara - Morning Dew. Other. Sterling silver, pearls. The silver and white Pearl Tiara was made from big baroque and small white pearls and silver leaves. It was created as a custom, bespoke one-piece jewellery for the Czech coproduction of the movie Happy New Year 2. The tiara was made for the beautiful Slovak actress Tana Pauhofova for her wedding scene in a movie. The Pearl Tiara,

Morning Dew, was inspired by nature, flowers in the early morning covered by dew. The tiara was designed and hand made with love, by me.

Olive Twig. Brooch. Silver, dark violet, green, blue baroque pearls. The Olive Twig is a brooch made from silver and baroque, dark green, opalesque pearls. It was inspired by Italy, olive trees and the olive colour and shape. It also represents a symbol of peace. The brooch Olive Twig was created and custom-made for the Slovak president Ms. Zuzana Caputova in the occasion of her visit to Italy and the Italian president Mr. Mattarella. The brooch Olive Twig was created as a part of a set of jewellery, which also consists of Olive earrings and a ring.

Dress Ginevra Stefani Couture.

Maria Abdellatif | Lamia Jewellery | France | lamiajewellery.fr

L’effet papillon. Necklace. Gold plated brass. This necklace is called “L’effet papillon” (which translates to “the butterfly effect”). It is a necklace made of gold plated brass, depicting a swarm of butterflies that looks like it is framing your neck. The butterflies seem to be all in movement, each different, as if trying to land on the neck. I wanted to create a necklace that feels like it is nature itself decorating the body of the person wearing it.

Headpiece Pasquale Bonfilo Hats.

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artwork by Silvia Badalotti

ISABELLA DALL’AGLIO

ELENA RENDEIRO

YUKI YOSHIOKA

LYDIA GOBENA

LYDIA GOBENA

ELAINE ZUKOWSKI

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Himani Agarwal | The Joyful Enamelist | India | thejoyfulenamelist.com

Avyaya - The Headgear. Other. Enamel, Copper, Silver. Avyaya - meaning one who is imperishable, one who is eternal. The headgear, inspired by the element of water, represents the Indian mythological story of the Holy river, Ganga. The headgear “Avyaya” is inspired by how Lord Shiva holds river Ganga in his locks. When Ganga was to descend on Earth it had such a vigorous flow that it could destroy the Earth. So Shiva locked her up in his hair and controlled her flow and tamed her. “Avyaya”is to emphasize that a calm mind can control any chaos. Holika - The Brooch. Enamel, Copper, Silver. Inspired by famous story of Holika Dahan ceremony which is an integral part of the most popular festival of color, Holi. A night before Holi, people lit a huge bonfire known as Holika Dahan to commemorate the burning of the Demoness Holika, the sister of Demon King Hiranyakashyap to commemorate victory of good over evil. Next morning, the festival is celebrated with lots of colors to spread joy and happiness. A brooch designed to represent the fire of believing in ourselves.

Angie Wu | AWÜ Fine Jewelry | China | awustudio.com

Isosceles Ring. Sterling Silver. Isosceles Ring is inspired by both origami and pleating art. Origami is the art of folding paper to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional subjects and pleating is the process of putting a design of creases into fabric. By folding a square sheet of paper and playing with different pleating techniques, she experiments and creates functional jewelleries that capture the essence of her passion towards geometry and structural patterns. Fold Earrings. Sterling Silver. Fold Earring set is an exploration of designs inspired by paper architecture. By applying different folding techniques on a square sheet of paper she hopes to create intriguing structures that convert flat two-dimensional surfaces into three-dimensional sculptures. The two folding techniques used in this set of earrings are Accordion Pleats and Flat Pleats. One results in a flatter design and the other one a corrugated structure.

Laura Desch | Switzerland | @lauradesch_

Privacy To Go - disruptive jewellery. Other. Acrylic glass, silver. ...with the absurdity that underlies the system of the surveillance, identification and classification of individuals. Worn on the body the series of objects develop an emancipatory character. This performative jewellery generates a disruption in digital presence and allows the wearer to regain control of their private sphere in what is our increasingly monitored public world.

Irina Bogolyubova | Russia | bogeira.com

Bracelet, “Touch by Touch” collection. CoCr, stoving enamel. This graceful and sensuous bracelet is a part of the collection “Touch by Touch”. It is devoted to the endless dialogue between human beings and jewelry in terms of touch sensibility. The collection is composed of rings and bracelets to emphasize my profound interest in hands as the main tactile receptors. Ergonomically designed this sculptural and colourful bracelet goes around a wrist as a wave, very smooth and curvy.

Ring, “Touch by Touch” collection. CoCr, stoving enamel. Ring - “Touch by Touch” collection. Being glace, smooth to the touch and engaging this item was modeled for a forefinger with respect for architecture of body. The ring has different types of surface treatment - sattin and mirror polish, temper colour and red triangle inclusion of stoving enamel. This contrast makes it eye-catching and triggers touch it. “Touch by touch” - is the way of creating the pieces and the process of wearing jewelry.

Isabella Dall’Aglio | Ibijoux by Isabella Dall’Aglio | Italy | Ibijoux.it Fiore solitario. Ring. Brass, crystals. Like a flower emerging from the cracks

in the asphalt, so the small crystals find a place between the intertwining of the brass wires. It is LIFE that is born in the most unthinkable places, it is the STRENGTH of nature that manages to amaze us in its most heroic manifestations, demonstrating that everything is possible and that we must never give up. Optimism, stubbornness and determination will be the keys to our success!

Fiori tra l’asfalto. Bracelet. Brass, crystals. The flowers that spring from the asphalt are not afraid to show their beauty. The flowers that spring from the asphalt are not afraid to let their scent be smelled. The flowers that spring from the asphalt have the courage to fight despite adversity. Strong. Stubborn. They know how to wait. The flowers that spring from the asphalt decide to make their way, pushing towards that ray of sunshine appearing through the cracks. And finally they bloom, winning.

Elena Rendeiro | Kazama Design by Elena Rendeiro | Spain | kazamadesign.com

Victory Suite Nº 3. Bracelet. Solid Silver. Victory Suite nº 3 Bracelet is part of a collection called “Victory”, which is composed of 5 masterpieces variations made in solid 925 Silver. Inspiration comes from the famous Hellenistic sculpture “The Winged Victory of Samothrace.” She was interested in its relation to the Baroque and the idea of the “fold” in Deleuze: “The world is a body of infinite folds that weave through compressed time and space.”

Victory Suite Nº 4. Bracelet. Solid silver. Victory Suite Nº4 Bracelet is rooted deep at its core, to a battle that took place at the Sea (Once long in Samothrace). Water and wind elements from the storm are therefore intertwined and translated through its process into this metal and fire piece which is one of the five representing Kazama´s Victory Collection. Each piece requires more than 80 hours to print and complex casting methods to achieve its final form and combines both, 3D modelling and traditional handmade jewellery techniques.

Yuki Yoshioka | Japan | @___yukiyoshioka

Neo. Brooch. Aluminium honeycombs/SUS stainless steel/magnet. Metal = heavy and hard. Those with such preconceptions are more surprised by the freedom of movement. The honeycomb structure of layered thin metals is a material generally used in construction and aircraft because it maintains strength in a small area. However, the wish was to create a new image of metal by expressing the gap between the visual and tactile senses of this material as jewellery. The metal fittings of the brooch are made of a magnetic material and can be fit in various directions.

Neo. Ring. Aluminium honeycombs/SUS stainless steel/magnet. Metal = heavy and hard. The more you have such a preconceived notion, the more you may be surprised by its freedom of movement. The honeycomb structure of layered thin metals is a material commonly used in architecture and aircraft because of its ability to maintain strength in a small area. However, the wish was to create a new image of metal by expressing the gap between the visual and tactile senses of this material as jewellery. A removable magnetic cover protects the ring.

Carolyn Landale | Freefoldstudio | UK | freefoldstudio.co.uk

2300 . Black White . 486. Necklace. Silver and paper. This lively black and white necklace has a three-dimensional rhythm providing a doubly reversible piece. The ‘V’ shaped bars and spaces are created from thousands of paper fragments, folded and intertwined. They flow from the handmade silver magnetic clasp to the centre. The silver centrepiece is made up from two adjoining circles and has a subtly textured satin finish.

825 . Red . 60. Bangle. Silver and paper. Silver forms the structure of this 60mm deep cuff bangle. Elegant, gently curved ends are textured, hand inscribed and have a satin finish with carefully polished edges. Hundreds of paper fragments are folded to make up the rich red form. The use of a single colour draws closer attention to the materiality and texture of the piece, the build-up of layers, their patterns, pauses and repetition.

780 . Black White . 50. Bangle. Silver and paper. The contrasting colours of this

50mm deep bangle provide a striking rhythm. Behind the apparent simplicity are multiple layers and folds creating a recurrent theme of bars and bands on the outside and an alternative, private rhythm on the interior face. Glimpses of the silver structure can be seen through the layers when worn creating further movement and intrigue. The satin finished silver ends are subtly textured and hand inscribed.

Lydia Gobena | USA | birabiro.com

Zauditu Neck Collar. Balloons and Brass. The Zauditu Neck Collar was inspired by Elizabethan collars of the past. This necklace is made out of over 300 golden balloons with a brass base. The necklace took over 15 hours to make. Lydia Gobena likes to make jewelry out of unconventional pieces to highlight the beauty of everyday items. This necklace is an ode to the powerful women and girls all around the world. Each is a queen capable of changing the universe. The name is derived from Empress Zauditu, an Ethiopian monarch.

Tariqua Necklace. Brass, Rock Crystal and Felted Wool. The Tariqua Necklace is made out of brass wire, felted wool and rock crystal. The wool and crystal are intended to move freely on the hand-forged brass wire loops. The wire may also bend or change shapes over time. This is intentional. The name of the piece can be translated as “she is a blessing” or “her story”. As noted above the wire may bend or change shape over time, just like all of our histories.

Zelia Nobre Carré | France | zelia-nobre-carre.eu

Contemporary art jewellery is “Art to wear”. Creating contemporary art jewellery is a challenge. Art jewellery is unique, it represents a balance between innovation, creativity and individual expression. This artistic expression is at the crossroad between body ornament and sculpture. It is a means of communication on par with other means of artistic expressions such as fine arts. It attains the status of “objet d’art”, expected to last. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”.

Reliquary “Stay home I”. Brooch. Silver.

Reliquary “Stay home II”. Brooch. Golden silver.

The two reliquary pieces, “ Stay home I” and “Stay home II“ were created during the fist and second lockdown. I wanted to create reliquary jewels since my early years as a jeweller. Container of experience, faith and protection in the past, and even more today. Those objects are both an ornament of the body - a jewel - and a symbol of protection. The two pieces, made of silver and golden silver filigree, are an evocation of the lockdown period while symbolizing hope in a better future.

Stella Battaglia | Stella. Piccole sculture da indossare | Italy | stellabattaglia.com Bracelet. Silver. Stella Battaglia’s Jewel Sculptures are dedicated to the movement of water and wind, elements that have fascinated artists since ancient times to express the motion of Nature. In the bracelet, the linear and regular band intersects with the wide movement of the wave, inclined to accommodate the shape of the wrist itself. Hand modelled and made in silver by goldsmiths from the Florentine Oltrarno, in a limited edition.

Pendant. Gold-plated brass. This small wearable sculpture is conceived as a detail captured by the undulating surface of the sea and bounded by the straight lines of geometry. The vibration runs through the jewel, while the reticulated shape and

the golden colour evoke the reflections of light on the water. Hand modelled and made with a particular technique by goldsmiths from the Florentine Oltrarno, in a limited edition.

Elaine Zukowski | eZukow | USA | @ezukowskie

Pink Loop. Brooch. Glass Beads, Steel wire. The Pink Loop is a large statement brooch created of vintage glass bugle beads and steel wire, woven in a firm but flexible rope like form. The woven structure is intricate and hollow, allowing the glass to catch the light from many directions. This brooch is a conversation piece and would wear very well on a coat or heavier garment. Inspired by the natural world and industrial forms, the piece presents the craft of beadwork in a modern way.

Turquoise Necklace. Glass Beads, steel wire. The turquoise necklace is made by hand of vintage glass beads and steel wire. Lightweight forms are hinged together so that the piece drapes gently over the neck. Steel wire allows the shapes to be hollow and flexible. The stitching processes mark the passage of time; and become a different entity when placed on the body and viewed by others. The viewing of jewelry when worn gives the work a function as connector and storyteller- an envoy of maker and the wearer.

Leslye Qin Zhang | Leslye Zhang | China | @leslye_zhang

Swimming With Plankton. Brooch. Sterling silver, fine silver wire, alloy wire, stainless wire. Based in Shanghai, China. In 2021 Leslye Zhang received her degree in MA Design (Jewellery and Metalwork) from Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She chooses metal wire crochet evokes this submarine world: organic, colourful, soft, and transparent, yet meditates on the challenges pose. Leslye Zhang’s Swimming With Plankton uses the visual language of jewellery to highlight the threat posed to underwater corals by human activity.

Memories of Reefs. Brooch. Alloy wire, recycled plastic, stainless. Memories of Reefs uses the visual language of jewellery to highlight the threat posed to underwater corals by human activity. Metal wire crochet evokes this submarine world: organic, colourful, soft, and transparent. Yet the challenge is that every step is irreversible, but the advantage is every step is innovative. Everything revolves around the design theme, creating new connection methods, structural shapes, and flexible and smooth visual language expression.

Renate Erlacher | Re Er | Austria | renate-erlacher.com

Golden Bubbles. Necklace. Silver, gold plated. This necklace was created in two different materials. Half round spheres are linked to each other tightly, the spheres are quite big, but the wires delicate, so it gives a very light and playful impression. In order to enhance the effect, it got gold plated after finishing the soldering process in silver. The layer of gold gives it a very refined and elegant quality, it is through the way it was constructed also very light and very comfortable to wear. Necklace Tubes. Necklace. Silver, Turmalin. This necklace was made in 2019 in Florence, at a workshop with my dear teacher Marzia Rossi, who is was one of my teachers at Alchimia. It consists of two different materials, the hollow tubes were constructed with silver, the tubes closely connected with tiny jump rings. And as contrast I used black Turmalin, facetted, so it is very shiny and gives the piece a very light and elegant quality. The closure is made out of silver and is in the front.

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Jeremy Irvin | United States | jeremyirvin.art

Rutilated Donut Pendant with Topaz. Acrylic, Gold Leaf, Sterling Silver, White Topaz, Guitar String. This pendant is part of a series inspired by the appearance of rutilated quartz combined with spontaneous creation process of abstract expressionism. The clear acrylic is carved from behind and inlaid with fine gold leaf, and is placed on top of a piece of carved white acrylic to help emphasize the gold. It has a white topaz set in sterling silver. The necklace portion is fully adjustable from 16 to 32 inches in length.

Balance Brooch No. 2. Acrylic, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Red Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Sapphire, Stainless Steel. This pendant is part of a series inspired by the process and aesthetics of abstract expressionism. The acrylic is hand-carved and leafed in phases to create a layered appearance that mimics brushstrokes. It is set in a sterling silver frame that references paintings and drawings, and has a stainless steel pin stem on the back. The stone set at the top is an ethically sourced Umba Sapphire and provides a reference to the materials and processes of jewellery.

Maria Elisa Lara Gomes | Brazil | @mariaelisalara.design

The Messenger Wagon. Ring. Silver and leather. The railroad train played an important role in the history of my country, and especially in the state of Minas Gerais. This ring has a “wagon” carrying the message: Know ourselves! In Latin: “nosce te ipsum” (generally attributed to the Greek philosopher Socrates (479-399 BC), and would be the inscription that was seen at the entrance of the Delphic oracle, was printed on the “parchment”. The destination, where love and respect make a home along the way.

The Crossing. Bracelet. Silver, Aquamarine, Toumaline, Citrine, Garnet. It symbolizes the path between the trails and the landscapes. One of its measures in reduced scale, has a representation of the gauge of 1.435 millimeters , in honor of George Stepherson, main inventor of the railway locomotive. The gradient of the stones, starting from the blue of aquamarine and tourmaline, changes to brown with citrine and garnets, symbolizing the hues between heaven and earth, along with the ferrous tone attributed to iron ore.

Gabriela Sierra Torres | Gabriela Sierra | Mexico | @gabrielasierramx (Im)balance. Ring. Silver with smoky quartz and painted quartz. We, as humans have invested resources, time, and dreams trying to find similarities in whatever surrounds us, even in ourselves. Achieving similarity in millimetric magnitudes has become one of our biggest obsessions. In that quest, we are missing something, asymmetry is perfection as well. (Im)balance is a piece that speaks for that imperfect harmony, the one that reminds us: Sometimes losing balance, is part of having a balanced life.

(Im)perfect. Earrings. Silver with rose quartz and green venturine. When symmetry is conceived as the beauty entity, unrealistic parameters become the regulators of it. We have accepted this status quo, and as humans we have done everything to achieve it, even altering our physique in the most violent way, just because that´s the norm. (Im)perfect embraces the perfection of asymmetry, a statement that we, as humans, sometimes are afraid to accept. We need to evolve into more complex beings, bringing asymmetry to that formula, letting us exist by being im-perfects.

Marco Guardincerri | Evolutionary Algorithms | UK | rea-london.uk YVS. Ring. Silver. Yvs is one of the early specimen created by REA, and it happened very early in the algorithm time cycle. The reason for its shape can be maybe found in the need, by these tiny creatures, to be protected by the incessant, unforeseen movements of fingers: to grow a big defensive shield on the shoulder is somehow vital, even if in a virtual environment. Yvs is created by REA

and crafted in Hatton gardens, London, in Solid Silver Sterling 925. VAL. Ring. Silver. REA algorithm has developed for VAL a very strong bilateral symmetric body. Even if Symmetry can be seen just as an expedient giving adaptive advantages through energy saving, its presence is deeply embedded in the whole fabric of universe - from quarks to galaxies. REA usually produces gender neutral specimen, but in this case the somehow “chin up” attitude of VAL makes it very similar to the human equivalent of the male gender.

Yaniel Rodríguez Benítez | Y’ Komo Jewellery | Cuba | @yaniel_rodriguezbenitez

The Flow. Necklace. Silver and Tanzanita. He uses a movement as a starting point. These two pieces, like most of his work are made under the technique of direct modelling on the material. The Flow, the name of the set, places water, a natural element, as the central idea, the use of the curved line simulate the precise and continuous coming and going of the waves. His intention with these pieces is to explore from visual perception how it is possible to associate images and memories with our deep feelings.

The Flow. Ring. Silver and Tanzanita. He has used the technique that was originally used in the handmade basketry with vegetable fibres and he takes it to the metal in the form of threads. He has used the water element as a starting point. In this particular bowl-shaped piece, its structure is trying to catch water in a constant movement, wanting to escape like a wild sea. With the strength of its waves forming a whirlpool, showing the blue colour in the depths.

Stadtgold | Germany | stadtgold-frankfurt.de

Gaia. Ring. Whitegold, Lab-Diamond, colored Diamonds. Gaia, the primordial goddess. Symbol for the thesis of the networking of living beings and abiotic matter. Everything is in motion and constant interaction. Plants and diamonds are both carbons based. Carbon as such the basically building block of life are shown in different aggregate states. The earth, a vast all-encompassing organism, capable of self-regulation. A process that has been going on for millions of years. Arachne. Ring. Silver and Tanzanita. The goddess Athena was challenged by Arachne in the craft of weaving and lost the contest. Arachne’s flight into suicide for fear of retribution was prevented by Athena. The goddess transformed Arachne’s into a being of unique allure. Efficiency, beauty and artistry are depicted in the perfect body and symmetrically pure webs of arachnopods. In this ring, the transformation of envy and the mighty power of creativity are translated into the formal language of jewelry design. Wedding rings “Gerippte”. Yellowgold. A matter close to the heart of Stadtgold Frankfurt are the regional-specific pieces of jewelry. “Ebbelwoi” (apple wine), which has been awarded by the UNESCO, is transformed with a good dose of humor into the special formal language of jewelry design. The wine is traditionally drunk from a glass decorated with patterns in form of rhombuses. This is where the name “Der Gerippte” comes from. A ring with a traditional background and high elegance.

Laura Tosato | Repubblica Dominicana | lauratosato.com

Dancing Dragonflies. Ring. Silver, Bronze, Larimar and Mother Pearl. Dancing Dragonflies represent the beginning of Laura Tosato Jewelry Collection, recreating the moment when Laura Tosato meets for the first time her greatest source of inspiration: a bunch of dragonflies flying over the Bahoruco River at the South of the Dominican Republic. The piece is an adjustable silver ring handcrafted by Dominican artisans with Larimar, Mother Pearl and Bronze applications, all materials from the same region.

Dragonflies Paradise. Necklace. Silver, Bronze, Larimar and Mother Pearl. Dragonflies Paradise represents how Laura Tosato identifies in life, her concept of happiness... Happiness it is a state between joy and peace, characters that are reflected in this piece. Constant change, transformation, adaptability, and selfrealization are essential for a meaningful life, attributes that identify the designer with the Dragonflies. Dragonflies Paradise is a Silver Necklace handcrafted by Dominican artisans with Larimar, Mother Pearl and Bronze applications.

Roxanna Keyani | Luna e Mare Jewelry | lunaemare.com

Stardust Cloud Necklace. Oxidized silver, Labradorite, London blue topaz, black spinel. The Luna e Mare Cloud necklaces are edgy yet feminine, voluminous yet light, playful yet elegant. They are malleable, and can be stretched or scrunched to fit your mood and outfit. They move as you move, and sparkle with every motion. The Stardust Cloud, with its blue black colors and magical mood, has the feel of having the cosmos around your neck. Each necklace is handmade by the artist, using the best materials possible. This necklaces is about 46 centimeters long and weighs 35grams. Stardust Bracelet. Oxidized silver, Quartz crystals, Stingray leather, Leather, Zamac magnetic clasp. Bold and elegant, modern and classic, exotic and novel, all converge in this attention grabbing bracelet. From the Stardust line and evoking a starry night, the shine of the natural quartz beads juxtaposed with the black stingray leather, make this bracelet fit for a modern woman who is not afraid to show her power, nor her femininity. Handmade by the artist, this bracelet weighs18 grams and fits an EU bracelet size 16.5, but it can be made in different sizes.

Antonia Barra | Tonina Joyas | Chile | toninajoyas.cl

Mariposa del Chagual | Other | Golded plated bronze. “Chagual butterfly” Face Jewel. Gold plated bronze. From the Litoral project, collection 2022 Almost extinct and dependent exclusively on the Chagual (Puya Chilensis), this being the only plant that allows it to fulfill its life cycle. Its metamorphosis takes up to two years to come to an end, and after its long transformation it is the largest butterfly in Chile, with the female measuring up to 14 cm wide. The wings of this piece were made to real scale.

Chagual. Brooch. Gold plated bronce and steel. Chagual Brooch type shoulder pads. Gold plated bronze and steel. From Litoral proyect, collection 2022.

Endemic to central Chile. It grows slowly, and can take twenty years or more to flower. Its thorns are so well mounted pointing at all angles, and it is common for birds and other small animals to be trapped; prevented from escaping, they starve to death and their fallen remains nearby provide additional nutrients.

Maria Abdellatif | Lamia Jewellery | France | lamiajewellery.fr

L’oeil de la favorite. Necklace. Gold plated brass, pearls, resin, paper. This necklace is called “L’oeil de la favorite”. It’s a piece made in gold plated brass with a drawing of an eye made with coloured pencils on paper and sealed with resin.The frame of the eye is surrounded by natural pearls, with a big baroque pearl pendant hanging. The overall is held by a gold plated chain with other natural pearls attached to it. It’s inspired by a type of jewelry from the 18/19th century called “the lover’s eye” where people would wear a painting of their lover as a jewel.

Anu Kaartinen | Finland | anukaartinen.com

Dione. Ring. Yellow gold. Underwater world inspired Dione ring is named after a spirit of the sea, one of the thousand daughters of Oceanus, the god of the faraway seas in Greek mythology. There is some nostalgic longing for the distant and the unknown in its delicate wavy forms, reflecting the tranquil movement of water in the depths. The Dione ring is a grand, unique version based on the collection under the same name.

Dione. Earrings. Yellow gold. The aethereal beauty of the fairy-tale like underwater sceneries and all the fanciful shapes of the marine plants have been the source of inspiration for the Dione earrings. In their intriguingly undulating shape, you can see the gentle movement of water in the ocean floor vegetation, constant but always changing. The Dione earrings are a grand, unique version based on the collection under the same name.

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Don’t try to resist to the overwhelming power of water: quite the contrary, abandon yourself to its seducing, reassuring, eternal force, letting feelings and sensations flow freely. And surrender to its ever changing flimsiness, like a mirror and a promise of transformation and rebirth. Rest and admire the absence of forms and colors, which leaves room for imagination - a fresh new palette, a fresh new world - daydreaming and forgetting all worries and uncertainties. A symbol of life since the dawn of time, water is a source of spirituality and refers to purity, adaptability, fertility. It’s the feminine element par excellence. Its essence is elusive and complex at the same time, made of single drops which form a whole you can’t do without but you can never really possess. A mystery. And a treasure chest.

by Antonella Garello

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

photo by Riccardo Ferrato style/set design Federica Pasquale

FARAH YAMOUT

Parvaz Hojjati | Parvaz | Iran | parvazgallery.com

Suffocated. Necklace. Quartz and silver. The gears of time are always moving and our lives are changing moment by moment as it passes. But in the meantime, there are wounds on our souls that take us back and we crumple bit by bit in the womb of the world as if we were swallowed. We find ourselves alone, immersed in a void reminding us of the lost peace of the embryonic period. Waiting for a new beginning and living in a new dream. Maybe this time the world will turn differently. Flow of life. Ring. Moss Agate. Life is always changing, sometimes the pressures of life and many bitter experiences make the sky ceiling of our dreams shorter day by day until we have no dreams left. The sky of our life becomes dark without finding a trace of stars. Sometimes, in a corner of this blackness, we hear the whispering sound of veins flowing from stones, trees, birds, rivers, etc., which reminds us that we are still alive.

Joanna Bacas | Germany | joannabacas.com

Masturbation Earring. Silver. A kinetic jewellery piece featuring a hand, the fingers of which are gliding over a vulva’s clitoris. A hidden hinge allows for this movement, thus letting the earring “masturbate” on the ear of the wearer. Female masturbation is still a topic that is considered widely taboo, while female sexuality is often framed in relation to the pleasure of the man, in a heterosexual setting. This jewellery piece intends to celebrate female self-pleasure and sexual autonomy.

Sophie van Dooren | The Netherlands | sophievandooren.com

Ring #3. Silver, goldleaf, bleached cactus skeleton. With this ring I applied a more robust appearance of the metal. I have used the contrast fragile/robust. The fragile material is insufficiently protected to no longer be vulnerable. By using this more robust style, the material looks extra fragile. And to emphasize the fragile material, I filled the hollow with gold leaf, so it works a bit like a spotlight on the piece of cactus skeleton.

Tatiana Iakovleva | Message in jewellery | Estonia | @iakovleva.calligraphy

Faith, hope, love. Ring. Silver, dendritic agate stone. This unique Dendritic agate stone pattern inspired the calligraphic design of this silver ring. As if drawn with a light movement of divine brush, these ink drops remind of the three leaves of clover. Three inspiring words - Faith, Hope and Love, the calligrapher-jeweller has written in Old Slavonic script.

Love is patient. Brooch. Silver, quartz (Rock Crystal). Unique calligraphic brooch with words of love: “Armastus talub kõike” (‘Love is patient’ / ‘Love withstands all’, in Estonian) This small fragment is taken from the prayer 1 Corinthians 13. Three short and powerful words are braided in the Old Slavonic ligature. These words will support and give strength in difficult times; rock crystal resembles a cleansing tear that brings peace and tranquillity.

Caroline Chabassier | France | olympeetdemeter.com

Terra 2. Necklace Ceramic. Caroline shapes each piece, tears it a part. She carves it... Raku is distinguished by its brutal firing method. This Beautiful Flower mesure 10 x 8cm.

Farah Yamout | Cedilla | Arab united emirates | cedillajewellery.com

Poem. Ring. Cooper. Poem is a musical ring that shows waves of hope and lyrics of heart. It is a handmade piece that stamp a rhythm of the earth and a pulse of joy. Poem is a handmade ring that shows a piece of art. Jewellery Cloaked by a concept wrapped with a meaning and valued with sentiment. It defines a soft wind that will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. The wind of Poem blows in my hand! A piece to peace.

Alexander Ponomarev | Disturbing Beauty | New Zealand | @axelregush Infiltration. Ring. Silver, gold. This artwork is inspired by river potholes that have been found in an Alpine river on the South Island of New Zealand. A river pothole is a cylindrical, bowl-shaped, or irregular hollow that is formed in the rocky bed of a stream by either the grinding action of sediment whirled around by stream eddies or the force of fast flowing water. Handmade from 925 Sterling silver and 18k gold granules soldered drop by drop.

Artefact Mk2. Ring. Sterling Silver, Sapphire (Australian). The formation of a natural beauty begins when a foreign substance slips into the shell, which irritates the object. The natural reaction is to cover up that irritant to protect itself. This work has been inspired by sea life and coral gardens. Where we can often observe combinations of completely different and unexpected surfaces, colours and forms. Handmade from oxidized sterling silver with a natural Australian Partition sapphire.

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

SEACILY

photo by Rosita Gia model Chiara Pistorio

XIMENA ARAUJO NAGORE

COLBY BYRD

ELIF IHSAN DOGAN

YUCA ASAMI

Amal Ragab | The beauty of imperfections | Canada | arjewelryofficial.com

Queen of swamps. Bracelet. Brass. Hand folded brass cuff. Cuff made out of hand folded and hammered brass. The piece is finished by a protective ceiling coat to maintain shine and a bright golden colour. The cuff is inspired by lilies of tropical swamps founded in the tropical woods as well as the exotic and different tree leaves found in the tropical areas of the world. The pieces also references the shapes of Ancient Greek jewellery yu.

New Galaxy. Ring. Sterling silver and gold plated brass. Handmade sterling silver ring. The edges are gold plated. The ring is textured using the reticulation technique with heat . The stone used is white zirconium stone. The textured raised balls in the Centre are 24k gold plated brass. The pieces is inspired by an imaginary exotic flower found in the outer space on an imaginary galaxy. It is luminous like a bright shining star yet so organic like an earth flower.

Portas Jewels | Italy | portasjewels.com

Vertigo. Ring. Silver, blue sapphire. Vertigo is the direct expression of natural motions whose trait runs through the processes of the unconscious. The spiral is moved by the balance between opposing forces, now order, now chaos. It is the exoskeleton of our alter-ego, a concrete manifestation of immaterial forces that generates an inverse light resulting from the flow of our thoughts. That light is a portal that puts us in contact with the most intimate part of ourselves.

Orrido. Ring. Silver. Orrido is inspired by the harshness of experience, by wild, sparse and inexplicable places. The antagonistic nature, stepmother, capable of arousing disturbance. But at the same time, in its throat, we are looking for a revelation, a mystery to unravel: the precipice. An unknown, calm and ancient place, guardian of a knowledge that we do not know, but that belongs to us and shapes us. It is the place of existence.

Ximena Araujo Nagore | Xanagore | Mexico | xanagore.studio

OO Ring. Silver, rhodium plating, diamonds. 925 silver, rhodium plating, diamonds. The ring is an exercise to imagine the movement of the ethereal, the possibilities of opening and transformation. The OO ring can be used in different ways depending from where it is accessed. This is a playful object which, through the entrances and exits, offers users different possibilities of wearing it. It invites its wearer to flow more dynamically in the face of eternal changes and to feel comfortable in the presence of indeterminate circumstances. Emerald Cave and Cloud. Ring. Silver, gold plating, sapphire and emeralds. 925 silver, gold plating, sapphire and emeralds. It arises from an investigation of textures through photography and touch, to develop the piece fire was used as the main tool on the wax, the constant contact of the fire on the matter was shaping textures. The resulting forms are birth, a boil suspended in time, a beginning turned into form. Which will eventually displace the cloud and cave landscape to the ring and finally to the body.

Madalina Spiridon | Romania | madajewellery.com

Mirror 12. Ring. Sterling silver, Quartz, pyrite and resin. Remember that time when you’ve seen your reflection in the water? Usually you pass over it quickly, like an overused image, an insignificant speck of the past. But what happens if you stop and actually look at that reflection? What would you see beyond the beauty of nature? Or maybe beyond its unpredictable character? Do you see shards of your broken self? Can you see a piece that you can say it is definitely you?

Mirror 13. Ring Sterling silver, Quartz, Pyrite and resin. Like a dew drop on a flower petal, I bring to the wearer, jewellery that has pieces of reflection. Remember to look at yourself. Reflection, first of all, is used for personal analysis. Nowadays we are always connected, in constant motion and we end up, without realizing it, hiding our eyes from the man in the mirror. The eyes are the doors to the soul and beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. We reflect, we see fear and we find inside the thread of light which protects us.

Colby Byrd | Discover the Treasures | USA | sheltonmetal.com

Mare di amore ring. Recycled gold, blue sapphires, diamonds, topaz, and aquamarine. This one of a kind ring has been hand carved and cast in recycled gold, capturing the seas tidal flow as it drops from the shores reef exposing the life of coral plants, shell, barnacles, octopus, & crustaceans. Reflecting the golden hue of the sun with the vibrant ocean blues of sapphire, diamond, aquamarine, & topaz gems all ethically sourced in Italy. I wanted to express my love for the sea, my appreciation for Italy, and the journey I have been so fortunate to experience. Mare di amore earrings. Recycled gold, blue sapphires, and diamonds. These one of a kind earrings have been hand carved and cast in recycled gold with inlayed conflict free blue sapphires and diamonds. Bezel set details of blue sapphires dripping from each organic earring. I imagined the rush of the tides falling back into the sea, leaving behind the golden hues reflecting from the sand. Shades of blue from the sea melting down the wearer as the light captures a subtle sparkle embedded against the matte gold.

Elif Ihsan Dogan | Elif Dogan Jewelry | Turkey | rlifdoganjewelry.com

Stone Art Ring. Gold plated silver. From Stone Age Effect Collection. Collection launched in 2018. It is the reflection of the stone age effect to the present day in wearable form. The idea behind the design of the ring is that, it would have the effect of being made of real stone pieces, in a raw and somewhat rough appearance in primitive conditions. In order to capture this feeling, many different techniques have been used together. The final touch is to bring the ring to the present.

Stone Art Earring. Gold plated silver, oxidized silver. From Stone Age Effect Collection. Collection launched in 2018. It is the reflection of the stone age effect to the present day in wearable form. The idea behind the design of this earring is as if in the Neolithic period. Primitive people. Made by carving stones. Creating a piece with a slightly rough feel. In order to capture this feeling, many different techniques have been used together. In the final touch, oxidized silver and gold are used together, the signature of the designer.

Magdalena Aboitiz | Maialen | Chile | @maialen.cl

Lokani Necklace. Silver. Made of 9.50 silver, a handmade piece that shines softly as a muse. The elongated curvature emerges and evokes the mystery of underwater landscapes. Its tips protrude into the light and reflect it delicately like the sparkles of glitter on the sea.

Palmerae Ring. Silver. The Palmerae ring belongs to the Korala collection, a tribute to corals. In synchronization with organic elements it’s appearance conveys strength and determination embodying the force of the ocean and underwater life. Palmerae is a robust piece; its volumes stand out to reach the light and reflect it delicately. Haimei Bracelet. Silver. The purpose is to impact and excite until all the senses are removed. Made of 9.50 silver, the Haimei Bracelet is a tribute to corals. Its ends are configured in a seemingly threatening way as they represent concavities and protected spaces for underwater life. Its remarkable presence on the wrist is for those who dare to resonate with this imposing figure. To complement, highlight and reflect the personality of the wearer.

Maria Teresa | Devart Jewels | Italy | devartjewels.com

Gold Clash Ring. White gold, turquoise, tourmaline. Contemporary Nestled Turquoise and Tourmaline, White Gold Hammered Ring. Brass-black metal finish is used to highlight the bas-relief. Gold Clash is part of my Mutation Collection. A contemporary collection inspired by natural elements that alter their original

connotation willing a different but still alluring and brilliant intention. The creations of this collection evoke nature where beauty is seen as imperfection of forms. Uma’s parure Earrings. Bronze, enamel. The high strength, hardness and wear resistance of bronze yield from oxidation. A touch of acrylic magenta colour is applied to complete the purpose. The traditional earring clasp is reinterpreted, harmonically designed to follow the hand-crafted pieces shapes. Uma’s parure is part of my Urban Collection, a collection inspired imagining a sinuous, smooth, harmonic landscape stretched to future changes...

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Asami | Japan | yca-ipsilon.com

All-powerful SV ring. Silver. Like a plant, like an animal, like a liquid, like a gas... all of them, but none of them. The bold and unique shape that is full of dynamism is eye-catching, and it is a ring with a presence that expands the image in various ways. And, at the moment, it is the work that most expresses the basic theme and goal of my creation, “a world that harmonizes and coexists in a borderless manner” and “the ultimate form that contains everything that exists”.

Nelmare-Coral SV brooch. Silver. This brooch is inspired by the coral reefs, which are called the oasis of the sea and play an important role in enabling diverse organisms to coexist. Although the coral has a beauty that has already been

completed, it focuses on the strength of the sea and the creatures that live in the sea, and expresses it in a unique sculptural and sophisticated form. Smooth unevenness and lines bring out the brilliance of silver.

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Lauren Pilz | Tides | Germany | @_lealauren

‘Tides’ Necklace. Silver, coloured freshwater pearls. In my collection ‘Tides’ I want to explore my acquired craftsmanship in goldsmithing with a new language of forms. During the months of December to March I have been experimenting with casting processes. The result is my collection Tides, whose name is inspired by the wave crashing against the surf with the tides, sometimes more, sometimes less. The casting is peppered with coloured freshwater pearls that bring an elegance and beauty to the rough tide.

Ring ‘Tides’. Silver, coloured freshwater pearls. In my collection ‘Tides’ I want to explore my acquired craftsmanship in goldsmithing with a new language of forms. During the months of December to March I have been experimenting with casting processes. The result is my collection Tides, whose name is inspired by the wave crashing against the surf with the tides, sometimes more, sometimes less. The casting is peppered with coloured freshwater pearls that bring an elegance and beauty to the rough tide.

ABYSS

photo by Riccardo Ferrato

stylist Simonetta De Pasca | mua Asia Redolfi | model Susan Storck @ Next Models

DANIELA HERRERA

OANA SAVU

KAZUHITO SOUMA/ ILIA BERENICE DELGADO MARES

Purificación Díaz | Sea Gardens | Spain

Red Sea Garden. Necklace. Silk. The sea, with its mirror surface hides beautiful gardens, unique landscapes, origin of life, which are currently under great threat. The sea gardens collection, based on patterns of underwater plants and organisms, honours these places and seeks to raise awareness about the risk of losing them. This necklace is woven in natural silk dyed with achiote, a very flexible and soft thread that builds living, moist and malleable surfaces. Its colour is reminiscent of the intensity of red coral.

White Sea Garden. Necklace. Silk. Sometimes the waves wash the marine gardens remained to shore. The sun, water and sand turn them into white objects, a beautiful natural process, very different from what happens today in many reefs, which get sick, lose their colours and die. This necklace is woven in natural silk, a tough and smooth thread that weaves a texture of sand, white, like those vestiges of underwater gardens that we find by the sea and like the colour that the dying reef gets.

Angel Zhang | USA |

@design.angles

Riven. Brooch. Fine silver, sterling silver, resin. Your body suffocates from the inside as if you were drowning. Pain strikes around the chest, and you begin to scratch your skin. Your fingers grip your flesh as you tear your chest into two, trying to remove whatever is inside. A clear plastic matter bursts out, glistening in the light. Covered in black oil-like liquids, it floods out, dripping all over your deteriorating body. The plastic matter continues to disperse itself into the surrounding environment.

Mange. Ring. Sterling silver, resin. A tingle on your fingertips. You take a closer look and notice a silver object wrapped around your finger. The delicate translucent matter is made of plastic. A pink fluorescent matter creates a spread that slowly moves up towards your arm. Consuming. Unknowingly it has been paralyzing you. Almost like something from another world. Resembling a parasite infecting the host and stealing its nutrients.

Minqiao Huang | Carina Huang | United Kingdom | @carinahjewellery

Gushing. Other. Copper, brass, glass-based pearls. This piece is made to memorise a trip to the beach in a coastal town. The wind passes through the clear ocean, the agitating water creates foam as beautiful as pearls, she is jumping the gushing waves. This eternal joy is captured in the Jewellery. A clip-style brooch for every fabric and every part of the clothing. The design possesses playfulness and gives wearers the same opportunity to feel the happiness.

Crawling. Brooch. Copper, brass, glass-based pearls. This hanging brooch is made of copper with a hollow-out design to represent the lapping waves in the sea. It is highlighted by the pearls and brass wires inlaid using the laser welding technique. The waves were crawling gently, splashing her ankles, it was comforting. Imagine that the wave could be worn on the body. She, therefore, transformed this view into an adornment. She sets out to share the freeing of the sea with people.

Leila Abu Issa | Leila Issam Fine Jewellery | Jordan | leilaissam.com

Opu Mother-of-Pearl Neckalce. Yellow gold, fresh water rice pearls, colombian emeralds, tahitian pearls and white diamonds. Classic pearl necklace with a fresh take, strands of rice pearls ranging in length gathered at the front with a yellow gold clasp embellished with melee white diamonds. Neckline adorned with Colombian Emeralds, purple grey Tahitian pearls and bezel set white diamonds. Celebrates sensuality and curls around the neck with exquisite suppleness. This show-stopping LIFJ necklace is a work of Art. Falling for this elegant and audacious creation. Plush Ivory Earrings. Yellow gold, fresh water rice pearls, colombian emeralds, tahitian pearls and white diamonds. A spectacular, decorative piece set with spiral white rice pearls carried by oval-cut green Colombian Emerald studs, dropping round purple grey Tahitian pearls, embellished with melee pavé diamonds on

yellow gold and adorned with dangling bezel-set pear white sapphires. This is where the magic happens: as light as air, nonetheless bold in an unexpected volume. This go-big-or-go-home piece can transform a plain white T-shirt into an evening appropriate style, adding a slick of red lipstick.

Daniela Herrera | Treasures of a mermaid | Chile | @Conmiismanos.joyas

Mermaid Bracelet. Silver, mystic quartz, fuchsia zircons. We are Ignacio and Daniela, a couple of self-taught Chilean goldsmiths, who love this art and are fulfilling their dreams of working together in this beautiful trade. We thank you very much for this great opportunity and hope you will be fascinated by our handmade bracelet in 950 silver inspired by the sea and its magic mystic quartz stone (crystal quartz with treatment) and fuchsia zircons.

Mermaid Necklace. Silver, mystic quartz, fuchsia zircons. A necklace called relics of a mermaid, inspired by marine magic, with stingrays carved. As its main stone it has mystical quartz; the drops hanging from the chain has many details and the clasp is very beautiful. We are Ignacio and Daniela, a couple of self-taught Chilean goldsmiths who love this art and are fulfilling their dreams of working together in this beautiful trade. We thank you very much for this great opportunity and hope you will be fascinated by our work.

Octopus of a Mermaid. Necklace. Silver, mystic quartz, fuchsia zircons. Octopus necklace of a mermaid for its tentacles embracing this beautiful sphere of natural stone, handmade inspired by nature and the marine world- The stone is a fluorite that with its colour transports to the magic of the depths of the ocean, and the tentacles honour this wonderful species chain with details of shells and zircons to give more colour and shine to this beautiful piece.

Pia Mariani | Italy | piamariani.com

Sirene. Necklace. Yellow and white gold, diamond, akoya pearls, tahitian pearls. Mermaids, creatures that our imaginary links to the sea depths, on the delicate border line between dreams and reality. The irresistible art of seduction, with the celebrated magnetism that charm and enchant, takes body and grace in an elegant and dynamic little mermaid who has fun playing with more pearls. The moulded and finely engraved jewel by the skilled hands of a goldsmith is made of yellow gold and white gold and the pearls come from the seas of japan and tahites. The Shell. Earrings. White gold, green water tourmaline, sapphires, diamonds. The shell, a jewel born in a moment when Pia Mariani drew natural subjects. The shell donated to her directly from the sea, during one of her trips, took her fantasy, leading her to design a pair of earrings that follow the movement of the lobe. The jewel, which reflects all the poetry of the sea, is enriched by a rain of precious stones representing the sparkle of a shell on the strand that reflects the rays of the sun and the green of the sea.

Dragana Mircetic | Arte & Bellezza | Serbia | @arte___bellezza

A Force of Nature. Necklace. Corals + metal elements. The name Power of Nature says it all. Natural coral necklace with alpine metal elements, yellow and red brass with a unique personalized gold clasp. With its power, nature gives birth to beauty, in this case the beauty of corals of fascinating shapes and colours. The metal elements represent the waves of the sea, which shape again and again and tirelessly participate in the creation of the beauty of nature. “The power of Nature” is to create an abundance of beauty.

Ucraina. Necklace. Ruby, sapphire and gold-plated clasp. “Ukrajina”. Unique A ruby and sapphire necklace with gold-plated metal elements and a personalized gold-plated clasp represents today. The war in Ukraine. Red rubies represent the spilled blood of innocent civilians, and sapphires represent the desolation and sadness that war leaves behind. The elements that are higher represent the horizontal - the innocent victims of war. N2

Theresa Wangia | Theresa Wangia of Beltshazzar Jewels | USA | beltshazzarjewels.com

Femme’ Love Knot Necklace. Coral, vintage components, signature clasp - on gold plated brass. Since ancient times, knots have been associated with love, union and

the concept of eternal and unbreakable love. The love knot has a long history of being a symbol of love. It represents the unbreakable bond and eternal connection between two lovers. The Femme Collection Symbolizes Beauty, Strength and Grace. The ‘Love Knot’ Necklace is a woven tale; an infinite story of hope, courage and eternal love.

Femme’ Gardenia Noir Necklace. Labradorite stone, leather & brass. Organic Architecture has been a concept for over a century, intertwining buildings and nature into something that celebrates the two. This principle is gaining ground today when so often there is a battle between humans and nature. The Gardenia Noir Necklace features a large Labradorite caged in leather and brass with its complexities, structure marries modern glamour and ancient techniques with a nod to architectural design.

Carla Dutra | Pearls by Lecarle | Brazil | lecarle.com

L’Onda. Necklace. Silver and gold plated. The opposite of peace is not war, as we are commonly led to think. The opposite of peace is stagnation. The water when flatly is not aligned with the movement of life, which just like waves, are never constant. L’onda was designed inspired by the movements and the beauty of the waters from the rivers and oceans. A Jewel full of curves involving our magnific sustainable Pearls, and symbolizing the immensity of life under water.

L’Onda. Earrings. Silver and gold plated. One of the marine species that provided the most unique beauties for jewellery were the oysters producing their most magnificent pearls, this animal whose main function is to filter the waters where it lives, and as far as it depends on us, it will continue to inhabit. The Hook Earrings was inspired by the life under the waters, and are classic and timeless: it can be worn in different ways, the perfect jewellery no matter the occasion.

Oana Savu | Belgium | oanasavu.com

Sea is calling! Necklace. Agate, sterling silver chain, gold-filled charm. For this particular piece of art, I have used a blue agate slice, that naturally looks like a sea landscape. Being embellished with a beautiful gold-filled flying bird charm, the sea scenery is brought to life. This necklace is one of a kind, and it is part of a semiprecious stones necklaces collection, where each piece is unique, carefully selected among thousands, because only those were telling me an outstanding story. Wonders of the sea! Earrings. Ammonite fossils, shells, gold-filled jumprings, gold-plated brass clips. While creating these earrings, I was actually working with historical treasures. The main piece is a fossilized ammonite that lived in the seas during dinosaurs era, 200 million years ago. The fossil is cut through the middle, in order to display the spectacular inside showing the Fibonacci Spiral. Alongside, I have used the mystery of the tiny shells, to bring up the sea’s untold stories. Each shell has a different story to tell, you only have to listen to it closely, by wearing it at your ears.

Andreja Kragelnik | Andreja Kragelnik Jewellery | Slovenia | andrejakragelnikjewelry.com

White Lungs. Body jewelry. Aluminum, textile, Stainless steel chain. Do you feel the lightness, that overwhelms you, when you admit something, you have been concealing from yourself for a long time? It is the release of the shackles of a personal dungeon, the breath is lighter, the body leansed, relaxed. All that remains

is the lightness of the latches. Coral Collection is a line of textile jewellery drawing inspiration from nature, organic lines, gentle rawness, dedication. The pieces represent liberation from anxiety: sigh - relaxation - cleansing

A Piece of Lung. Necklace. Aluminum, textile, Stainless steel chain. The stone of concern rolled away from my chest. My breathing is finally free of weight. So here is part of my lung, since I am not used to breathing ithout burden anymore. Coral Collection is a line of textile jewellery rawing inspiration from nature, organic lines, gentle rawness, dedication, inner battles and resolving unease. The pieces represent liberation from anxiety: sigh - relaxation - cleansing.

Kazuhito Souma | Auroa | Japan | antille-jewelry-official.com

Auroa. Ring. Gold. Fantastic colour beauty for everyone. The colour of the ring changes on a daily basis. Use and combine different colours of gold. Any combination is possible. The expression of colour is infinite. The moment it receives the light, it emits a fantastic light. A ring emitting fresh green light or a ring that looks like the setting sun. There is only one piece of jewellery that has a meaningful colour. The jewel-like brilliance is expressed only with metal.

Auroa. Ring. Gold. Aurora can be worn regardless of gender. A jewel-like metal gradient ring. At the moment of various scenes, its jewel-like colour brings you happiness and receives the message of the ring. And the message is transmitted to the surroundings. It also becomes a bond that never separates when two persons choose a colour. As a proof of happiness, as a proof of oath. And it becomes a unique existence.

Ilia Berenice Delgado Mares | Binak Joyería de Autor | México | @binakjoyeria

Triple Hexagon Ring. Sterling silver. Mitten-type ring in the shape of three hexagons, made of .925 pure silver, it begins in a thin line on the first finger to end wider at the end of the third finger, the lost wax casting process is used for the creation of this piece, in this design we combine geometry as well as the concept of nature since this figure can be found in the honeycombs of bees. It is the most efficient way to pack as many cells as possible in a limited space, leaving as little empty space as possible.

Starfish Earrings. Sterling silver and gold plated. Starfish-shaped earrings, made of .925 pure silver with 14k gold plating, 2.5cm by 2.6cm, the lost wax casting process is used to create this piece. In this design we combine the geometry as well as the concept of nature since this figure forms a pentagonal disk with 5 arms and also the symbolism that it represents as a precious amulet of good luck and true love. Apart from that, it makes us think of those special places that many of us love: sun, sand and sea.

Veronik Lacombe | Casa D’Acero | Canada | casadacero.com

Go With The Flow. Necklace. Polymer clay, pearls, ribbon, UV resin. Go With The Flow is inspired by the ocean, the movement, the depth and the force of each wave as it breaks on the sandy beach. The softness of the pearls with the chocker aspect of the necklace is a delicate balance of power and femininity. The subtle hues of turquoise and blue contrasting with the gradient of beige and white remind us all the beauty that the sea offers. Beautiful white and cream pearls add the finishing touch to this piece.

VORTEX

illustration by Cinzia Zenocchini

Joanna Bacas | Germany | joannabacas.com

Sappho’s Prayer. Ring. Gold and silver. A piece that features the artist’s signature use of miniature figurines, capturing a moment of sexual intimacy between two women. It is named as an homage to the ancient Greek poet Sappho, history’s first acknowledged lesbian. One woman is kneeling on the finger of the wearer, tending to the other woman who is lying on the ring - in this, the kneeling woman’s motion is reminiscent of kneeling down for prayer. A tribute to the sacredness of queer sexuality, a celebration of women loving women.

Farah Yamout | Cedilla Jewelry | Lebanon | cedillajewellery.com

Melody. Bracelet. Cooper. Mélody is a musical bracelet That shows waves of hope and lyrics of heart. it’s a Handmade piece that stamp a rhythm of the earth and a pulse of joy. Melody is a handmade bracelet that shows a piece of art. Jewelry Cloaked by a concept wrapped with a meaning and valued with sentiment. It defines a soft wind that will overcome whatever is rigid and hard Centered by an opened flower of miracles that follows always the sun. A piece to peace.

Margarida Nunes | Margarida Nunes Jóias

| Portugal | @margaridanunesjoias

Isabel de Aragão, Rainha Santa Isabel. Brooch. Silver 925. Exclusive Design and Limited Edition. This piece celebrates courage and disobedience. It is a tribute to the woman and to the Portuguese Queen Rainha Santa Isabel. With her, the miracle is born from disobedience. It is a delicate piece that can be used as a brooch as well as a pendant. This jewel has total warranty and Authenticity Certificate.

D. Pedro IV de Portugal. Cufflinks. Silver 925 and diamond. Exclusive design and limited edition. This piece is part of the Unlikely Connections series that combines silver and diamond. It celebrates one of the most unique love stories between a king and a city, D. Pedro IV of Portugal and the city of Porto. The monarch, as a form of gratitude, donated his heart to the city of Porto, which is kept in the Church of Lapa. This jewell has total warranty and Authenticity Certificate.

Antonio Serafino | Canada | Serafino.ca

Acque Stellate. Necklace. White gold, aquamarine cabochon, untreated Tahitian pearl, blue sapphires, aquamarines, diamonds and blue topaz briolettes. Water, and the creatures that live in it, have inspired many of our jewelry creations. Our waterfall necklace, Acque Stellate, is made in 18K white gold. Faceted sapphires, aquamarines, and diamonds, set in donut settings, are spread like stars on chains that spiral down to the jellyfish-like centerpiece. Tiny engraved white gold cylinders add a touch of light. A cascade of chains featuring three briolette-cut topazes flows through a cornucopia and descends alongside the aquamarine. The Cycle of Water. Earrings. White gold, untreated Tahitian pearls, aquamarines, diamonds. Arctic ice evaporates and forms clouds. These clouds are carried to warmer regions by the wind. Here, they release their charge on the ocean where fauna and flora thrive. The cycle of water is the concept of these earrings in 18K white gold. Let your eyes follow the coral branch to the lustrous

Tahitian pearl whose softness is juxtaposed by icy, hexagonal, and triangle shaped aquamarines, and tiny diamonds added for a touch of light. Finally, your eyes rest on the aquamarine raindrops.

Dana Mihai | Romania | instagram _danamihai_

Wind that brings them together. Pendant. Moontopia Collection. Silver and gold. Sun and Moon silver pendant and a splash of gold. This piece is inspired by a morning windy sky when I saw the sun and moon together. In my imagination it was the wind that brought them together, like an unseen force. It’s all about love, a divine energy that connects us all and transcends space and time. In this morning, the two cosmic stars chose to be one next to each other.

At the beginning of time. Ring. Genesis collection. Silver, copper, brass, raw rough uncut blue diamond. It is all about transformation. From the beginning till the end. Darkness and light, silence and noise. Everything is transformed, shaped. I used different metals and different techniques in searching for the best result to depict my idea of Creation and the beginning of time. The blue raw uncut diamond symbolises the life, the energy that brought us here, the light that drops on a dew drop.The metals combined form the Universe.

Caroline Chabassier | France | olympeetdemeter.com

Terra 1. Necklace. Ceramic. Caroline Chabassier’s jewels are unique pieces. Caroline, the creator, models Medallions in Raku or Ceramic, glazed on both sides. Then she pulls out a solid silver, rhodium-plated or gold-plated bail, adorning them with a silver necklace, torc, bracelet or cord. . . In a continuous search for balance. . . Between power and elegance. . . Jewelry size 16 x 12 cm

Terra 3. Necklace. Ceramic. Caroline only keeps her Favourites... Her lines flirt with Epure, in search of absolute minimalism... Her jewels contain an intelligent alchemy... serenity, strength and purity of 3 elements: Earth, Fire and Silver...

Jewelry size 14 x 9 cm.

Salvatore Pucci | Italy | puccigioielli.com

Vite di Asclepio. Necklace. Silver, copper and gold. According to a Greek myth, Asclepius healed Hercules from his wounds and raised Hippolytus from the dead. It was a snake that brought him the miraculous herb which was used to resurrect the son of Theseus. This provoked the wrath of Hades, god of the underworld and Zeus, who punished the daring physician by killing him with lightning. The use of the Rod of Asclepius as a symbol of the medical profession arises from this myth, while the snake is a symbol of cyclicality and healing.

Mediterraneo. Brooch. gold, recycled aluminium, silver, diamonds and opals. Diving into the wonderful waters of the Mediterranean many times, you are lucky enough to find yourself in front of a little daddy seahorse in expectation. The wonder and emotion of witnessing the birth of the little ones that the father has kept and protected inside his womb, are replaced by anger and helplessness due to a sad detail. Inspired by a photo by Justin Hofman.

Mariska Van Lissum | Belgium | cirktattooinkfriends.com

Elenora. Necklace. Swarovski crystals, glass pearls, leather, silver. My design already starts with her name ‘Elenora’, which means shining light. My favourite stones to work with are ‘Swarovski’. Crystals, crystal black Patina. Each stone, each pearl is put on by hand, piece by piece. Made with so much passion. When the light falls on it, it’s magic. That is what I like with crystal. I made it especially for ‘the jewellery week in Milan’ just because once in a while you deserve to feel just that little bit more. Shine like a diamond. Feel like a Princess.

Gaia. Brooch. Swarovski crystals, Gold platted, leather. Just like the earth ‘round’. I made it with the gorgeous Swarovski stones. The spike crystals are high pointed and adds a lot of dept in this design, which makes the brioche stand out.The crystal black patina stones are so detailed. I love making brooches, different shapes and colours. Sometimes it is all you need to sparkle. That final touch to finish your outfit. Be a little bit more. Be Gold.

earth

Concrete and hospitable, Mother Earth is capable of holding together all opposites, fire and water, matter and creativity, primordial energy and the rest of Nature. It masters and makes use of every color, every nuance. Like a mother’s womb, it continuously gives us love, joy and nourishment. It inspires, supports, cuddles us. Our material and spiritual roots rest in its depths and give us balance and stability. We immediately feel better at all times, heeding and exploring its intensity, feeling reassured and grateful for each and every one of its gifts. It gives and preserves life without ever wasting or sacrificing anything. Earth welcomes and rielaborates in a magical process of endless transformation: and urges us to do the same.

by Federica Guccini

META-EARTH

artwork by Silvia Badalotti

GIOIELLI DONATI - DONATELLA POZZOBON & LIVIO BUSATO

Louise Montillet | France | louise-montillet-design.com

Thorn brass knuckles. Other. Silver, zirconium oxides and rhodium plated. Brass knuckles ring in silver 925 and zirconium oxides. This model is the expression of a rose stem with its thorns and stones represent the path of sap, symbol of life. Here we return its letters of nobility to the thorns. Symbol of danger and protection of the preciousness here the thorn invites the interlocutors to pay attention to the hand which carries the jewel. And for good reason, on the inside of the ring, a row of spikes protects the inside of the hand.

Halo. Ring. Silver and rhodium plated. The Halo ring, made of 925 silver and plated with rhodium. In an extremely pure design, mounted on a half-rimmed wire ring body, it expresses roundness and sensuality. It will correspond to temperaments in search of perfection and which bloom in the simple pleasures. The simple shape of the halo evokes continuity, the virtuous cycle of the optimists. One can also see in it the evocation of the order, the cycle.

Katharsis Jewels | Italy | @katharsis_jewels

Sedimenti. Ring. Yellow bronze. Sedimenti is a yellow bronze ring with baroque pearls created with the lost wax technique. It was born from the idea of the passage of time measured by the slow movement of sea water which, over the millennia, smooths and covers rocks and shells, forming unique and ever-changing figures. The sediments thus become an added value, as in the case of the experiences that over time shape people and their feelings.

Mangrovia. Bracelet. Yellow Bronze. Mangrovia is a yellow bronze bracelet with amethyst, garnet, citrine, pink tourmaline and peridot, created with the lost wax technique. The inspiration comes from the shapes of the gnarled aerial roots of the mangrove which, unable to go deep to feed, have adapted to survive by “hovering” and drawing everything they need from the surrounding air.

Yin Han Lin | Pickmeordie | Taiwan | @pickmeordie

“The moment without gravity No.5.” Necklace. Silver. The jewellery conveys a sense of weightlessness, of floating without direction, just like today’s society floats in a mind of its own, transcends time and space weightlessly without gravity. The lack of weight is captured in jewellery, immortalizing the way our conscience changes throughout life and time. The jewellery represents the uniqueness that can be achieved in a weightless state. The happiness felt after such a process is truly unique to every individual, just like the memory of each piece of jewellery itself. “The moment without gravity No.6.” Ring. Silver. Life is always accompanied by wanting to be alone, longing to be accepted and worrying about going with the flow, virtually full of contradictions of many problems and dilemmas. The invisible ribbon connecting our relationships has become an inescapable emotional blackmail, bearing the fetters and seeing-saw of the bound emotions, affecting our decisions on people and things, just to avoid the rupture and brokenness of relationships. It also binds the possibility of self-sufficiency and autonomy in relation to one another.

Tomasz Czyszczoń | Poland | @montanus_jewellery

Poppy King - Ring - 925 silver. The “Poppy King” is a ring from the “The Garden of the Mountain Spirit” collection, in which everyday plants and animals meet fantastical creatures in an enchanted land. The scene, which shows a bumblebee visiting the poppy king, takes us into the realm of magic, fairytales and dreams. The individual elements, made of silver in the lost wax method, had been decorated

with filigree and granulation, and finally delicately plated with green and yellow gold and black rhodium, creating depth and emphasizing the composition. Moth and Ivy - Brooch-necklace - 925 silver. “The Garden of the Mountain Spirit” is a jewellery collection that brings you to the world of magical flora and fauna. The necklace brooch  can be worn in infinite configurations, since, just like in nature, the moth can land on various spots on the ivy, as well as rest nearby. Having wings with fish fin features, it can also inhabit mountain streams and ponds. Meticulously sculpted details of the moth in addition to leaves executed using the lost wax method give this piece of jewelry a unique, life-like effect.

Alarico Gentili | Italy | alaricogentili.it

Occhio di madre. Ring. White Gold, Diamonds, Tahitian Pearl. This jewel is dedicated to my mother, who has been suffering from a disease called maculopathy since she was a child. Through the pearl I wanted to represent that black spot that she has always had as a faithful companion in the centre of her pupil. The cut of her eyes is drawn by the light of the diamonds, supported by gold filaments that recall her long lashes and reflect the light on the pearl almost to make it disappear.

Niv Kimchi | Inspire by my Life | Israel | niv-kimchi.com

Harmony. Earring. Gold and diamonds. I have a special love and connection with gold. This mineral is one of nature’s most stunning gifts. All of my pieces are handmade, 18K gold, some adorned with gemstones and diamonds. This particular piece combines gold and diamonds. The Earrings name is “life frame“, belongs to the collection: Inspired by My Life”. Little moments, snapshots from my day-today life, captured in powerful lens. 18K Gold hoop earrings with rose cut diamond pendant Set with white diamonds | Total Carat weight: 1.75

Memories Necklace. Gold and diamonds. Each piece of my jewellery carries a story, a memory, an idea, an image, a voice that sets it apart. The necklace helps connect to moments of beauty and inspiration in your own life. It collects memories with different stories, all links together in a pendant that stores your personal life story, A story that begins and never ends. 18K Gold links necklace with locket pendant Set with white diamonds | Total carat weight: 0.46

Domenico Baccellieri | Baccellierigioielli | Italy | @baccellieridom

Omaggio a Rothko. Brooch. Ebony, silver, gold leaf, pearl. The inspiration for the creation of this brooch, comes, as for most of his jewels, from nature that with “simplicity” makes every expression unique. He also wanted to pay homage to one of his favourite artists: Mark Rothko who inserts a horizontal line in many of his works, perhaps because he noticed it in the ancient frescoes of Pompei, source of inspiration for him. The jewel is easy to wear.

Gli opposti. Earrings. Silver, white gold, diamonds, ebony. The earrings are conceived as if they were a pair of cuff links, similar but not identical. Each one with their own personality, capable, despite their shape being identical, of transmitting opposite sensations even on a tactile level. One is mostly made of silver with a cooler look, while the other in ebony is the exact opposite. Both are embellished with diamonds that make them brighter.

Gioielli Donati | Donatella Pozzobon & Livio Busato | Italy | gioiellidonati.it Papavero Papaveri. Ring. Yellow gold, brilliants, jet. The rose of the fields, herald of memory. It becomes a ring with petals in yellow gold plates, each hammered and pierced with different motifs to capture its uniqueness. The curled stem is adorned with leaves and brown diamonds. On the stamens stand out diamonds in defence of the opacity of the pistil carved in ancient jet. The Papavero Donati, shaped to recall the delicate beauty of the details ...

Anemone brooch. Yellow gold, silver, brilliants, jet. Delicate flowers blooming in autumn, whose petals turn silver in the hands of the craftsman who shaped, hammered and pinned them into a corolla. The pierced and serrated crown of stamens in yellow gold holds the second line of stamens with diamonds, in the centre the jet pistil. Like anemones in evergreen fields, the Anemoni Donati are unrepeatable.

AMONGST THE SAND

photo by Rosita Gia stylist Simonetta Depasca | mua Gigi Tavelli | model Ugne Kirvelaite

BARBARA VAGHI

Itsuko Kawasumi | Japan | @itts55

Kamome. Necklace. Brass, copper and silver. I imagined a crowd of seagulls flying home against the background of a sunset. This necklace is made of brass and copper. It conveys the perspective and the sense of flying seagulls spaced with 0.5 mm brass wire. In addition, it has movement by combining the rings. I used a mallet on the necklace and formed it to make each pattern look like a seagull. This necklace was nominated for the 31th JAPAN JEWELLERY COMPETITION in 2020.

Matsu. Necklace. Brass, copper and silver. This necklace was inspired from a 200 yearold pine tree. The pine tree is said to represent Gods spirit dwelling in it and it is very auspicious in Japan. The design is based upon an image of a delicate and intricate branches that spread out on the skin of the trunk. It appears to resemble a dragon moving toward the sky. The trunk and branches can be removed. This necklace was nominated for the 32th JAPAN JEWELLERY COMPETITION in 2022.

Eunok Cho | Eunok | Germany | eunok.com

Mountain of Memory_series 5-1 / Earring / Gold, oxidised silver.

[ A huge landscape in a piece of jewellery - poetic and intense]

EUNOK moves mountains from her memory into earring. Mountain forms are created with unique metal surface techniques and volumes, blending with the emptiness of their surroundings to form a landscape that changes with every single angles. It stands out that the topographical characteristics are visually produced using the keum-boo technique.

Mountain of Memory_series 6 / Brooch / Sterling silver, stainless steel.

[ A quiet landscape panorama emerges ]

EUNOK’s ‘Mountain of Memory_series 6’ Brooch made of silver creates different landscapes depending on the viewing angle. Each of the four sides of the mountain is seen on each of the four side surfaces. It is a fusion of lines and surfaces, which reminds of space and volume. This is the process that EUNOK explores and communicates. You can look down on the skyline when wearing a brooch.

Débora M. Goldenfum | Demgo | Brazil | demgo.co

The Portico Earring. Gold plated recycled sterling silver with freshwater baroque pearls. Inspired by the gates of the Old City of Jerusalem, The Portico Earring is an ode to the ancient times and its ruins. Its upper structure was designed as an arch, followed by two square shapes that swing like entrance and exit doors, all supported by solid but also delicate baroque pearls. The imperfect shapes and textures were carved as a way of representing the action of time, which is corrosive, beautiful and also unique.

The Méduse Earring. Gold plated recycled sterling silver. The Méduse Earring was designed by imagining how it would look if it had been found in an excavation site at the ruins of an ancient city. The upper structure’s crumpled and imperfect forms borrow the shapes of rocks and the rectangular ornamented piece along with the linearity of the chains recall antique columns. While being dressed, as the body naturally moves, it also refers to the mythological figure of the Méduse.

Barbara Vaghi | BA gioielli | Italy | bagioielli.it

Armonia. Ring. Bronze and glass. The themeof the “ARMONIA” collection is the balance of nature made of contrasts. The bronze ring and bracelet have the solid structure of a branch that climbs onto the wearer’s body like a second skin. The flower and the leaves have been represented with glass which, by giving off light, makes the jewel more gentle and precious. The choice of colour is inspired by the

shades of the sea, the most similar element due to its proximity to the goldsmith shop where it was made.

Armonia. Bracelet. Bronze and glass. Jewel created on a freehand drawing and then modelled in wax, always manually. Made with the lost wax casting technique, both the bronze structure and the glass details. For glass, more cooking is required, in order to be able to pour it at about 1000 degrees, and various cooling passages. Inspired by the force of nature. The lightness and delicacy of the glass contrasts with the hardness of the bronze, balancing and creating a perfect harmony.

Taku Matsumura | Jewelry Studio 13 | Japan | en.jewelrystudio13.com

Water Circulates. Other. Silver. This handwear, which is worn to cover the hands, is an image of the water that circulates within the body. He has long been raised in a city with abundant underground water sources. We cannot see the water circulating inside our bodies or the water circulating underground, but we are reminded that our lives and culture are based on this abundant water.Often times he creates his work with the inspiration of the city, and this jewelery is one of them.

Symbiosis. Bangle. Silver. A lot of culture in Kyoto coexists with nature, and its appearance gives us a lot of inspiration. The light of Kyoto’s culture, which can be seen near the riverside, attracts many people. We must protect this rare place by keeping the light of culture alive and preserving the natural environment. The beauty of this symbiosis is expressed through the use of a metal expression reminiscent of the surface of water made with casting technology and silver leaf made by Kyoto traditional craftsmen.

Kirin. Ring. Silver. Kirin, a legendary beast introduced to Japan from China, is said to have a personality that does not like killing. What we should always seek is peace, and since ancient times people have worn jewelry with such a wish. And many cultures are based on peace. He believes that the spirit of the Kirin is now required for us humans to continue to create. By using red and blue silver leaf made by Kyoto traditional craftsmen, we expressed the appearance of spiritual beasts.

Veronik Lacombe | Casa D’acero | Canada | casadacero.com

Deep In The Woods. Necklace. Polymer clay, sterling silver, peridot, andalusite, garnet, tourmaline, citrine. Deep In The Woods is inspired by the vast forest of Quebec. The sinuous branches, the twisted paths, the intense greens of the foliage found everywhere all contribute to the mystery and wonder surrounding this piece. The variety and elegance of the selected stones mirror the vibrant greens of the forest. The smooth blending of the multiple layers of polymer clay is an homage to the rustic beauty of the bark. The silver branches bring light to the piece, like the sun piercing through the trees.

Arleth Vega | Vemora | Mexico | vemorajewelry.wixsite.com/vemora

Tierra. Ring. Silver, pyrite. Rough, unexpected, improvised, natural. Nowadays we live in a society that it’s obsessed with perfection. As individuals we have a routine and a path that we’re forced to follow. The main purpose of this piece is to remind us the existing and remarkable beauty of nature and its unique characteristics. In the process of making this double-ring the goal was to create a beautiful piece without a drawing or any instructions at all, every detail will be appearing in the moment.

Raíces. Other. Tumbaga. Our lives, our path. There’s no better way to describe this piece than that sentence. The piece itself is a reflection of the life of each one, since the way that starts all coordinated and guided by our parents, till that one twist and turn that represents our first life-changing decision. Throughout our lives we meet a lot of people, we make decisions, and all of that make a direct impact in ourselves, makes us a whole and who we are.

Yukiko Hane | Lenia | Japan | lenia.theshop.jp

Morning Dew. Necklace. Silver, gold plate, 14kgf, Tanzanite. The gemstone is given the role of a drop of water running down a branch or leaf. The asymmetrical composition of the branch motif creates a sense of dynamism, which expresses the strength and rebirth that life possesses. The transparency and color of the

gemstones provide a complementary commentary on the expression of the base plant itself. The choice of tanzanite as the gemstone for the drops expresses the hue of water that seems to reflect the blue of the sky just before dawn.

Artemis. Necklace. 18KYG, Citrine, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ametyst, Kyanite. The theme of this piece is the moon and moonlight. The contrasting design of the left and right sides of the piece creates a sense of stability and allows the main gemstone to stand out. The gradation of colors spreading from the citrine in the center expresses a fantastic moonlight scene, like an abstract painting. The inclusion of laurel as a part of the gemstone joints adds dignity, elegance, and a sense of narrative to the piece, much like the gods in Greek mythology.

Eden. Pendant. 18KYG, Scorolite. This work is inspired by a paradise landscape. The gemstone is given the role of water, which represents abundance, and a small bird is depicted coming to drink it. The reverse side of the work also depicts a scene of paradise, but only one little bird can be seen from the surface, and we cannot peek into all of its bountiful scenery. This is an indication that the essence of abundance is always multifaceted, and that the whole picture can never be captured by looking at only one aspect of it.

Anna

Negrelli | Italy | @annalauranegrelli

Wasa. Pendant. Copper, brass, silver, oxidation patina. The bottom of the sea is full of treasures and, if we really do not find them, we can imagine them! While snorkelling, I have often fantasized about different metal objects lying on the bottom of the sea ... what if they were pieces of ancient submerged ships? Broken metal sheets, rusty nails and oxidized pipes become the inspiration for my line

which, in fact, is called “submerged wrecks”. I enjoyed assembling different metals and playing with the oxidation patina, giving rise to unique works.

Pinta. Bracelet. Copper, brass, silver, oxidation patina. What you need: Copper, brass, pure silver, pieces of silver chains. Execution: Cut, tear, drill, hammer, juxtapose, re-juxtapose to see if the conceived composition is better, otherwise measure the balance and proportions, add the extra touch and finally weld. Give stability to an idea, to a dream. This is how the “submerged wrecks” were born, subsequently ennobled and embellished by the oxidation patina, unpredictable and never the same.

Yu Yao | China | @yuuyaooo

‘Living’-Air Plants Holder Brooch. Silver, air plants. Rewilding Rewilding the cities, the core concept of the collection then, sees the body as a building, with wild plants growing in spirals on the body, and jewellery as the medium by which a bridge between the human body and nature is built, creating a connection of natural vitality. In the ‘living‘ brooch, a flower is shaped into a container for plants, so that it acts as a universe upon itself, but when void of plant-life, becomes a metal flower.

‘Seeding’-Ear-Cuffs. Bass plated silver, grass seeds. In the ‘seeding’ ear cuff, the main idea is seeding the city with grass, as each of the ear cuffs contains a ‘flower ovary’ as a hollow ball, with holes, that contains grass seed so that the seeds fall out intermittently when people are walking the street, making a statement of the need to green cities. This focus has pushed her imagination to create ready-to-wear jewellery, allowing the wearer to broadcast their own vision of a greener world.

AMONGST THE SAND

A LAND OF EDEN

illustration by Evgeniya Manko

Nelly Moor | Uzbekistan | @wemo_jewelry

Swing. Ring. Silver, aquamarine, blue spinel. The idea of this ring is The whole world is a swing, that keeps on balance. Sometimes one side outweighs, sometimes the other, but in the end there is always a balance. This especial piece is made of Sterling silver with aquamarine and sapphire spinel gems. Two shades of blue, like the light and dark sides of our lives. Cultivating the light side, goodness, positive thinking, we will be able to keep in balance the dark that is in each of us. Balance. Ring. Silver, aquamarine, blue spinel. The idea of this ring is The whole world is a scales, that keeps on balance. But unbalance also could be. Spring and woman are similar: Not balance - in everything! Then suddenly, cold on the skin or unexpected warmth. Either affectionate or aggressive an abundance of cat forms. Mysterious and expressive. That calm, that indefatigable storm!

Alarico Gentili | Italy | alaricogentili.it

Occhi di Lupo. Necklace. Silver, Gold, hard stones. “A MOUNTAIN WITH A WOLF ABOVE IS A HIGHER MOUNTAIN” cited Edward Hoogland; this is the phrase I engraved behind my jewel. The wolf represents the balance of the mountain; it is an animal from which you can learn many things to transpose into your life. After being lucky to have one, and thus gaining its trust, I decided to immortalize its gaze in a piece of jewellery.

Binliang Alexander Peng | France | @binliang.alexander.peng

Dragon Garden. Pendant. Gold and ancien ivory. “Dragon Garden” The beginning of this creation was this ancient carved ivory piece, it dates from the 19th century and comes from China. I wanted to create a contemporary piece of jewelery with the look of old, even historical jewellery, with a contemporary touch, So i handcarved this 18k gold pendant. I wanted to tell a story through History so that the story becomes History.

Dance of Joy. Necklace. Gold, emerald, spinel, turquoise. Pendant “Dance of joy” I have always been fascinated by ancient cultures and civilizations. Each people had their own belief and ritual. When I was a kid, I really liked Indiana Jones movies. I dreamed of adventure and hidden treasure! I was very interested in amulet jewelry and wanted to imagine my own. An amulet that has the power to give smiles and love. This amulet is a handmade piece. I used 18k Gold with Emerald, Spinel and Turquoise beads.

Sofia Diez de Medina | Bolivia | @sofiadiezdemedina

Corona Chiquitania. Ring. Gold. This majestic jewelry art piece represents the culture of Chiquitania. It is a UNESCO heritage that is located in the heart of South America, Bolivia. A place full of art and architecture of Spanish origin that remained intact from the colony (1691-1767). Each detail of this gold ring has a true and meaningful simbol of the culture. The ring was also cad designed and then worked by hand. Legends,art and secrets merge between jewelry tecniques from this spanish heritage.

Salar Uyuni. Ring. Gold. This piece of art represents a magnificent , but sometimes forgoten place, the largest salt flat in the world located in Bolivia. The piece was worked by hand to achieve a rocky and arid surface. The cold colors of metal transport us to the dryness of the climate in Potosi - Bolivia. The shape of the ring commemorates the rock sculptures produced by the wind. All of the details of this ring including the main structure were worked by hand with traditional jewelry tecniques.

Gabriela Rodrigues | Latitude Jewelry | Brazil | latitudejewelry.com

24 Hours Earrings. Gold, diamonds, rubis, saphires, citrines, amethysts. The

24 Hours Earrings pays homage to the years that the designer, Gab Rodrigues spent working in the flight control tower of a big airport back in Brazil. There she witnessed beautiful sunrises and the most colorful sunsets. These colors are represented by precious gemstones such as diamonds, saphires, rubis, amesthyst,

citrines, carefully set, revealing a gradient inspired by the sunlight, from dawn to dusk. The piece is made by talented hands from Brazil, in 18k gold.

24 Hours Twisted Ring. Gold, diamonds, citrines, saphires, amethysts, rubis. Full finger ring with a twisted articulated design that wraps the finger and follows all its movements ina very confortable way. Finely embellished with elements like the Moon and the Sun, linked by colored gemstones revealing a beautiful gradient inspired by the sunlight and it´s shades. From dawn to dusk, and then from dusk to dawn, a beautiful cycle that takes 24hours. A whole day wraped in your finger.

Michele White | UK | michelewhite.com

Sparkling Water. Bangle. Silver and gold. Silver bangle with 18ct gold detail. This heavily textured bangle is an individual and handmade piece, which reflects the sparkle of sunlight on water with its circles and rills, sprinkles and waves. There is no solder involved in the making as all additions are fused on. The whole is oxidised and then polished to remove most of the colour and bring back the high polish of the silver. The back is left open to accommodate different sizes.

Northern Lights. Bangle. Silver and gold. This handmade silver bangle with 18ct gold detail was inspired by my visit to Norway earlier this year to see the Northern Lights. They move and swirl constantly as the air moves around us. The gold wires that are fused on highlight the movement and the textured background surface is reminiscent of the night sky. The whole is oxidised and polished to remove most of the colour and bring back the high polish of the silver. The back is left open to accommodate different sizes.

Emily Tonelli | Italia | @tonelli_emily

Mandible. Other. Wire, pearl beads, glass, rocks. This piece is made with recycled and vintage pearls, broken syrup jars and some rocks found on the beaches of Monterosso, Liguria. This piece focuses on her interest in anatomy stemming from her studies in anthropology and the perfection of broken glass that may never fully heal but will have a new life. Sculpted to her own mandible, which is naturally a bit pointy, to showcase how to accentuate her facial structure. Spider. Other. Pearl beads, recycled fabric, wire, chain. As her first experiment with spiders, she designed these to fit her beloved Maison Margiela Tabi boots. She has always loved spiders, as they are extremely essential to our ecosystem. These spiders, a variation shown in the photo, are personally embroidered and feature a few themes. Hidden in her web, the spider falls from her pearl and shines, regardless of where she is conceals herself. The second spider chains herself to the shoe, hoping no one can whisk her and her web away.

Tomasz Stangrecki | Stangrecki Sztuka | Poland | stangrecki.com.pl

BLACK Bracelet - Series The Waves. Made of Baltic amber and silver. Black bracelet from series THE WAVES. One-of-a-kind, three-dimensional micro-sculptures –created by the lost-wax technique while maintaining the principles of ergonomics. A new collection built on amber and its combination with silver in old techniques.

Dimensions: 115x60/80 mm; Weight: 128 g; Material: Baltic amber, silver 925. Set with BLACK pendant Made for Competition Amberif Design AWARD Gdansk 2022. Black pendant - series The Waves. Pendant. Baltic amber, silver. BLACK pendant from series THE WAVES. One-of-a-kind, three-dimensional micro-sculptures –created by the lost-wax technique while maintaining the principles of ergonomics. A new collection built on amber and its combination with silver in old techniques.

Dimensions: 147x106 mm; Weight: 71 g; Material: Baltic amber, silver 925. Set with BLACK bracelet Made for Competition Amberif Design AWARD Gdansk 2022. Ribba IV - Amber Fishhhh IV. Necklace. Baltic amber, silver. Ribba IV with Amber. One-of-a-kind, three-dimensional micro-sculptures – created by the lost-wax technique while maintaining the principles of ergonomics. A new collection built on amber and its combination with silver in old techniques. Dimensions: 172×67 mm Weight: 72 g Material: Baltic amber, silver 925. A LAND OF EDEN

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Patricia Casey | Argentina | caseyarte.com

Quetzacoalt. Necklace. Silver. The name literally translates as “Feathered Serpent”. He was the most powerful god in Mexico. This deity represents the duality between the physical condition of man, due to his serpent body, and his spiritual part, due to his feathers. From my feeling, this necklace is a tribute to those who know how to unite the earth and the sky and represents, likewise, where we come from: the Earth. And where we must go, an elevated state of consciousness represented by Heaven. Dragon Rocks. Bracelet. Silver. It represents struggle, strength, and is seen as a guardian who helps maintain the order that leads to the beginning of a universe, or the discovery of a sacred place. From there my voice is expressed through this piece: What are you for in life? Who are you really? How can you become yourself? Transcend the barriers that prevent you from being free to become who you really are. Return to your Origin. Flow with Life. Love without conditions. Back to the Moment.

Alicja Brewinska-Walaszczyk | Polonia | @pracowniamozaiki_a.brewinska

Aqua. Necklace. Argento, micromosaico, topazia. One of the four scenarios: Water. An element full of power, primal strength. It can be devastating, it can be delightful. The shape of my necklace is inspired by the “Great Wave” of Hokusai, but I wanted to present this element in a different way: as a formidable power, a miracle of nature, a whole range of colours contained in a rather “limited” palette. Sometimes there is a wave in each of us that can carry us, both destroy or create new values, opening up a new perspectives.

Terra. Necklace. Argento, micromosaico, agate. Another of four scenarios: Earth. Our planet, but also the basis of everything. It is said that we keep our feet on the ground. Each of us has their own place here, we are part of this planet. We live according to its principles, at the same time creating our surroundings, changing them, sometimes destroying them. Fortunately they still surprise us with their beauty, delights and inspires us. The Earth is a symbol of fertility, the embodiment of the richness of life, forms, phenomena, colours, species.

Miriam Disson | LEONA | Germany | miriamdisson.de

LEONA. Ring. Silver, goldplated with fine gold. The lioness, she inspires courage and protects – a talisman. This ring reminds you of your inner strength and courage. The sophisticated and massive head of the lioness perfectly merges into the ring and thus comfortably adapts to the finger and remains in its place. With a size of 18,5 x 17,5 mm this ring is a real statement.

LEONA-Herd. Pendant. Silver, goldplated with fine gold. The lioness, she inspires courage and protects – a talisman She does not only take care of their little ones with all her devotion but also hunts and socializes to keep her group together. To do so she connects to the other lionesses and can retreat and relax when she notices that another member of the group takes care of her babies. The lioness possesses an incredible inner calmness and strength. She symbolizes courage, solidarity, empathy&support. This collection is dedicated to her.

Deon Smith | Deon Smith Jewellery | South Africa | deonsmithjewellery.com

Conebush Brooch. Wood And Silver. A sterling silver casting of a hand carved, near life size, wax model of the Conebush is paired with wood from the Silver tree. Both the Conebush and Silver tree are proteas, one of the most iconic plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom. While the Conebush is fairly widespread, the spectacular Silver tree grows only on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town. Only recycled silver is used and the wood is ethically sourced from renewable sources.

Albuca Pendant. Wood And Silver. A sterling silver casting of a hand carved wax model of the Albuca lily is paired with Red Ivory wood. The Albuca is part of

the Cape Floral Kingdom. The Red Ivory wood is from Berchemia zeyheri, a tree that grows in the northern regions of South Africa. This wood is naturally pink to red in colour. The links of the sterling silver chain are a unique design to Deon Smith Jewellery. Only recycled silver is used and the wood is ethically sourced from renewable sources.

Masahiro Kitamura | maaa | Japan | masahirokitamura0511.com

Close to Each. Ring. Silver. Being close to each other makes a peaceful world. To be close to someone truly, we need to think about what he or she desires instead of not just doing what we think is good for them egoistically. Through this jewellery having the design fitted with fingers softly, you remember your kindness and the feeling close to someone. The garden quartz will clear your mind and make you feel the tenderness of the great nature. For seeking the world that people are considered each other.

Yin and Yang. Necklace. Silver. We live the world having both happiness and unhappiness, or light and shadow. We need them both for cultivating our lives, as light births shadow and shadow births light. The difference in texture between the front and the back of the design shows yin and yang or light and shadow. One day you may like the front side, but the other day you may like the back side. Talking with the jewellery, you can find who you are and what you seek. Live with the both sides of yin and yang.

Juan Agustin Flores | Impresiones | Argentina | @agustinfloresjewelry

Mediterraneo. Ring. Silver. The inspiration for this collection stems from a journey through the Mediterranean Sea, its cliffs, its blue-turquoise colors and its depth. The naturalness of its coasts in contrast to the ferocity of its reliefs, envelops us in sensations of freedom, which together with the controlled fire technique allow us to achieve harmony between the stone and the mixture of nuances of the materials. A delicate and deep selection, soft and passionate at the same time. Like the sea carried by those who choose to wear this piece. Mediterraneo. Ring. Silver. When he talks about the freedom in the creation of this collection, he must inevitably focuses on the aforementioned technique of controlled fire, which made it possible for the design to arise from the direct intervention in the metal, taking the pattern of the stone as a starting point. (turquoise with pyrite from Iran) with the purpose of integrating it into the final set in a totally organic way and being able to achieve this unique piece in 925 silver.

Magdalena Pillai | Artisan Eco Silver jewellery | Australia | vsporaart.com

Singing with the Trees. Necklace. Sterling Silver. “Singing with the Trees” To those who dream of wild green forests and to all the songs the trees can sing. This necklace is a tribute to the peace and tranquil moments held within the deep lush undergrowth of ancient forests. It is about our interconnectedness with all of the natural world. This necklace is made from recycled sterling silver. A forest scene has been etched into 3 individual panels which hang over the heart.

For the Wild. Bracelet. Silver. For the Wild’ Walking through a dense damp rain forest with moist leaves crunching under foot, tall canopy above and a plethora of ferns spreading out below. The air so rich in oxygen with vapour and shafts of light glistening on the leaves. This fern cuff is in honour of a rich fern covered forest floor. This silver cuff bracelet is hand fabricated and features a fern leaf with water droplets, it is a one-of-a-kind cuff made from recycled sterling silver.

Ji Young Gwang | Jloria | Korea | jloria.net

Colosseum Ring_dark. Ring. Silver. The “Architecture with Dark Colour” collection was inspired by the architecture of Rome, the eternal city that never loses its elegance even as the sun goes down at night. This work allows you to experience the sensibility of the Roman Empire through jewellery based on the sophistication of the Colosseum, a symbolic building of the Roman Empire. Roman Temple Ring Ver 8_dark. Ring. Silver. The “Architecture with Dark Colour” collection was inspired by the architecture of Rome, the eternal city that has never lost its elegance even as the sun goes down at night. Our jewellery

has been delicately designed based on the motif of the beautiful temples built by Roman architects. We wanted to express the curvature and details of the plinth, capital, and entablature of the columns found in Roman temples.

Barbara Tartaglia | Gioielli che raccontano storie | Italy | @bmad_jewels

L’attesa di Siremà. Necklace. Silver and blue topazes. Inspired by the ancestral figure of the Siren, founding myth of the city of Naples, Siremà has a characteristic that makes it unique: it is an eternally pregnant mermaid, in perpetual expectation. The Siremà line therefore wants to enhance the power of women, which is given by their ability to create, whether they are mothers or not. The whole city then becomes a mother, capable of generating and dreaming of the future, and this contains the underlying message, full of hope.

Lo scalmo. Ring. Gold plated silver, with blue topazes. A tribute to the sea and adventures, this ring reproduces an oarlock for fingers that become oars, ready to decide the route of a journey, between gentle waves and thunderous storms, sailing towards unknown destinations, magical places and ports where you can catch your breath and then return to explore life. The open and airy line wrapping without, however, closing the loop, suggests infinite possibilities, as are the waves that a boat has to sail to reach its destination.

Stephanie Wong | eclats | Hong Kong | eclatshk.com

Cogwheel Diamond Necklace. White and yellow gold; round diamonds. A playful necklace with elegant and simple flowing lines. The three dimensional 18K white gold hollow sphere is eye catching and delicately mounted with brilliant cut diamonds. The yellow gold part (which is also sparsely mounted with round diamonds) adds colour as well as a nice contrast to the sphere in terms of shape and outline. The asymmetry of the design makes the necklace playful and wearable day and night. Brilliant cut diamonds, total: 0.12 carats Length: 166 mm. Cogwheel Ring. Rose Gold, Brilliant cut round diamonds. The cogwheel rose gold ring is inspired by the interaction between cogwheels of different sizes and patterns. This is an intricate piece made with the finest craftsmanship, as can be seen from the cogwheel patterns on the front to the handmade “screws” on both sides of the ring. The trapezium shape of the ring adds a subtle boldness. It includes 1 round cut D colour GIA certified diamond. Brilliant cut diamonds, total: 0.86 carats.

Angular Cog Earrings. White and rose gold, brilliant cut round diamonds. The angular cog earrings are inspired by cog shapes that are usually circular, but this time, added with a playful twist by having an angular form. The rose gold inner lining to the outer white gold cog earrings adds dimension and depth to the aesthetics. The combination of simple lines and curves gives a touch of boldness and elegance to these earrings. Brilliant cut diamonds, total: 0.69 carats. Length/ drop: 65 mm.

Rafaela Delbon | r.delbon jewellery | Brazil | rdelbon.com.br

Mountain Necklace. Brass with rhodium plating bath. This necklace is the most important jewel of the Île collection. Inspired by the mountains and hills of Ilhabela island in Brazil, I wanted to create something incredible that reminds me of this unique beauty. This piece was handmade using wax and then it was cast in brass. It has a rhodium plating bath and also has a London blue topaz. It is an amazing and one piece jewellery, which makes it even more special.

Mountain Ring. Oxidized finish sterling silver. This ring is one of the incredible jewels that makes the Île collection so special. Inspired by the mountains and hills of Ilhabela island in Brazil, I wanted to create something that reminds me of this beauty. This piece was handmade using wax and then it was cast in sterling silver. It has an oxidizing finish and also has a London blue topaz. It is an amazing jewellery with a great history behind it.

Giancarlo Brarda | Brarda Creazioni Di Gioielleria | Italy | @giancarlobrarda

Greta Ring. White Gold, Tourmaline and diamond. White gold setting set with brilliant cut diamonds, E/F colour, Vs clarity, and a chestnut cut rubellite tourmaline in the centre. The structure is divided into two different types of embedding. On the one hand two linear bands to give a geometric sense to the structure and on the other griffs of various sizes to create an effect of studied disorder. The name of this object was dedicated to my niece Greta. Poseidon Ring. White gold, diamond and aquamarine. White gold setting set with brilliant cut diamonds, E/F colour, Vs clarity, to embellish a large drop of Brazilian aquamarine. Typical design of my objects: the structure is composed of two models, one with bands that in this model represent the waves of the sea going to embrace the drop, the other studied with various griffs of different sizes to obtain movement and also represent the splashes of water.

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The only element in which nothing can live. Fire evokes the deepest, most intimate and primal part of every human being. A magical, bright concoction that hypnotises and envelops body and soul in a swirl of passion. Elementary particles that can lead you to a realm of absolute sin. A state in which the senses can be unrestrainedly lost, crossing the threshold of pleasure to feed on the soul. Fire is eternal energy that blazes, turns into overwhelming emotion, shimmies, captures and propels towards amazing destinations. Unregulated and timeless. Intelligence, creativity and intrigue are embodied in this element so dear to Prometheus who, precisely with fire, infused the divine part in man.

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Tyna Sousedìk | Concrete jewellery | Czech Republic | tynasousedik.com

Ring Raw gems 1561. Silver, concrete, crystal, tourmaline verdelit. To bring out the beauty of raw stone, the Raw gems collection was created. It is like when a stone flies and falls into a shallow stream. Suddenly, I am tempted to pick it up and discover what has been hidden in the sand. Sometimes the beauty against the sun is almost urgently joyful. The stones of this ring reveal the secret of the heavenly battle that took place on 14.4. 1561 in Nuremberg. I see in it a message that refers me to the essence of life, to love and peace. April 14th, I was born.

Earrings Objects. Silver, concrete. Objects is a jewellery collection full of fruits from the hands of plants, trees, and humans. Everything that blossoms can also ripen and is full of beauty and sweet fragrance. This journey runs according to the rhythm of life in its highest principle through the whole universe, which we can’t control, which we can look at with wonder and with a feeling of a wish fulfilled –inhale… exhale… It is a time of rest, a time of sowing and a time of harvest. Bracelet Architecture. Silver, concrete, glass, tourmaline verdelit, citrine, amethyst, rubelit. Architecture is a collection of jewellery linking the journey from the old beech forest to the heart of the city and back. It is a walk through trees, meadows, ponds, along the river to the café by the Charles Bridge, to the Kampa Theatre, to the Rudolfinum. Everywhere there I feel the essence of love and inspiration of nature for my decision, what I create and who I am. As the sun recedes, I look at the open space of the dialogue of desire and life. I am at home in all these places.

Leslie Baron | France | shop.lesliebaron.fr

Attachement #1. Necklace. Silver, cultured pearls, tourmalines, shell, metamorphic rock, silk thread, opal. Attachement #1 has been a part of a collection of unique jewels about memory, remembrance, the ephemeral. I approach it in different ways: How to hold time with a keepsake How to mark a time with a statement How to identify a time with a symbol Attachment#1 talks about personal memory. A symbolic jewel, it materializes the memories of a moment, a human being, a place. Each element embodies a memory. All linked to the ring by a knot which materializes the wishes and the attachment.

Souvenir#1. Silver. Souvenir#1 has been a part of a collection of unique jewels about memory, remembrance, the ephemeral. I approach it in different ways. How to hold time with a keepsake How to mark a time with a statement How to identify a time with a symbol SOUVENIR#1, a forgotten jewel Designed like an amphora, the jewel is both a souvenir box and a souvenir. The eroded texture evokes an object forgotten and worn out in the sea. The memory between oblivion and conservation: a relic, a forgotten treasure.

Mariko Kumon | Spain | marikokumon.com

Desasón. Other. Wire, silicon, paint. Two and a half years ago, when the unprecedented pandemic began, I came up with the idea for this work. The concept is to wear a mask to protect yourself from the virus, but when you think that the virus is spreading everywhere, you are worried that it will reach your heart. The materials are wire, silicon and paint. The size is 30x16x10cm. While knitting with wire and twisting again, I made the shape of the virus and spread it in the shape of a mask.

Richard Wu | WU jewellery | China | richardwu.jewelry

Leo Ring. Gold, rubellite. The facial expression of lion fascinates designers very much, “it has a fierce look, that fierce for me represents anger, but what is there behind the anger?” It results of thinking, to express this emotion. The designer turned it into a floating ribbon, and then let them swim away, as if a lot of thoughts started to intertwine rapidly, quickly colliding with each other, and finally gathering into an expression of anger.

Castle Ring. Gold, rubellite. The structure of the Castle ring, bricks matched in lines, heavy roofs and oval windows represent a steady and stable situation. But in the contrary red and shining Rubilite and the golden ring itself is so wild and the eye catches what broke this balance. The designer wants to reflect the contradiction of people’s psychics, which is steady as demanded by society, but also a passionate individual inside.

Celine Poudroux | Celine Poudroux Creation | France | celinepoudrouxcreation.com

The Milanese Flight. Bangle. Silver. Head up, head down, the bird flies to distant lands, where the sea and the land meet. This bangle is an invitation to travels and dreams. This jewel embodies that crazy and incredible impulse that gives wings to the wearer. This statement cuff, although made of sterling silver (925 silver), gives a feeling of lightness. It has been designed as a sculpture, an artistic piece of jewellery and is also entirely silversmith made.

The Kiss. Brooch. Silver. What more beautiful feeling than love? That feeling of magic that leaves you changed forever. Sometimes it starts with a look, a smile, a kiss. This brooch highlights that fleeting moment when bodies come together. It symbolises that spark that leads to passion. This jewel gives us a glimpse of this couple giving each other a tender kiss. A play of folds and cuts make up this 925 silver brooch, entirely handmade.

Mami Iwahase-Dalessi | Atelier zan | Switzerland/Japan | atelierzan.com

Carlos. Ring. Silver, Beaten Gold, Tahitian Pearl. The Artist created the ring taking inspiration by a hen that hatches golden eggs. Its name is Carlos, a hen born and raised in Mami’s home. Just like any person who has tousled hair in the morning, Carlos has the same issue with one of her feathers. While this is funny, Carlos shines in seven different colours when the light hits it. Mami used gold to express Carlos’ beauty and her precious eggs.

La Vita. Necklace. Silver, Gold, Garnet. This Jewel is a way to Mami’s steps of the last 20 years between Japan and Switzerland. The cut out base can be divided into two parts: the lower one represents the geography of her native country, while the upper one shows the place where she lives today. The overlaid squares symbolise life, while each step represents conflicts and satisfactions. Moving step by step, the artist finds herself at the top, where a stone shines bright.

Sofiya Belokon | Saga | Russia/India | @as_stein_ki

Rings animalistic composition. Ring. Silver and enamelling. 3- finger rings composition. The whole “SAGA” collection is inspired by the ancient Scythian animalistic style. She was trying to repeat the main motives but to show them in a new interpretation. 3 - finger ring is a composition that represents a fantastic animal in a typical Scythian-style pose, somewhat reminiscent of the letter “S”: bent head and tail with legs. For more comfortable wearing she divided the shape into 2 separate rings connected composition.

Big Dragon ring. Silver and enamelling. The big dragon ring is also a part of the “SAGA” collection. The form is a reminder of a dragon tail which curls around the finger. According to Herodotus, there is a legend about the origin of the Scythians from Hercules and a half-snake woman. The Scythians imagined themselves to be the descendants of the dragon-serpent and had numerous images of snakes, dragons, and griffins. The dragon represented power, wisdom, and a dual nature: chaotic and conscious in one being.

Sabine Wassmer | Germany | schmuckwerkstatt-sabine-wassmer.de

Grown on an oak branch, fallen down to the ground in autumn and discovered during a walk. Each acorn cap is unique and becomes unique in my jewellery. Moldet and cast in silver, partly finely gildet and blackened.

Acorn Ring. Silver, partly finely gildet and blackend. The two acorns show the diverse shapes that nature make. Each one is unique. Through the ring claps the ring sits firmly, but comfortable on the hand.

Acorn Earrings. Silver, partly finely gildet and blackend. The acorns find their new place on the ear. The short and the long earring symbolize the course of nature. As

the acorns hang on the trees and fall down to the earth in autumn. The earrings are made so that they can be worn every day.

Li Huang | United States | @lihuang90208

I’m All Ears No.1. Other. Copper, black spray, brass tube. A mask, with pierced repetitive ear motifs surrounding the mouth made with copper and black spray paint, connected with 2 elastic ear loops made with brass tubes. I see my pieces as narrative jewelry. They themselves are speaking objects, which make communication without words become possible. With this in mind, this piece was created to articulate the Chinese proverb: “There are always ears on the other side of the wall.”

I’m All Ears No.2.Earrings. Copper, red glass beads. An earring made with copper and red glass beads. “I’m all ears,” is a collection where the pieces create an interaction between the jewelry and audience. Each earring was affixed to the wall in a recessed display with stretchy plastic. When the audience tried them on, they had to get close to the wall. The gesture of listening carefully is shown automatically, to help contemplate the meaning of “I’m all ears.” This way, people can appreciate the jewelry and a thoughtful adage simultaneously.

Beichen Guan | Dosisg6c | UK | dosisg6c.com

Shell Necklace. Gold, diamond, aquamarine, natural seashell. From a memory encapsulating collection inspired by a seaside fishing trip to Guangzhou Nansha beach, the first family trip taken since the pandemic. The shells are a memento, using precious materials and wax engraving to cherish this memory of the natural world. The necklace merges a natural seashell with 18ct molten gold, carved around the shell in a design reminiscent of a broken fishing net. The shaping of the rope entwined with the shell is inspired by the movement of catching fish. Shell Earrings. Gold, diamond, white sapphire, natural seashell. Inspired by the fishing trip to Guangzhou Nansha beach in China, the Shell collection earrings take their structure from forms of different deep-sea creatures, capturing the memory and wonders of the sea and exploring humankind’s connection with it. The unique design was created with a wax carving technique, 18ct yellow gold is shaped and wrapped around a seashell that is strengthened with a clear resin to maintain its natural tones and then embellished with white diamonds and sapphires.

Zhuwei Lu | Amazing Texture | China | zhuweilujewelry.com

The Flower of Thorn VI. Necklace. Copper, Silver, Gold Leafing. Using copper and silver wires to make the basic structures, then using the electroforming technique to bring the unique textures of the thorn-like structures. but for these structures, I make a lot of experiments to get the final result. But the colour of copper is not fit in my project, I patinaed the necklace to make it black and then used the goldleafing technique to delight the whole necklace.

Format of Alchemy IV. Brooch. Copper, Silver, Stainless Steel. This piece was actually an accident. I was trying to cast a piece and planned to make another jewellery piece but as the centrifuge was not balanced, some melted silver was thrown out. However, the thrown-out piece looked very interesting, so I combined it with another electroforming piece and made a brooch. Surprisingly, it turned out great. This time, I kept the original copper colour because I think it fit this project.

Marina Simeonova | Omaya | Bulgaria | omayajewellery.com

The Heart of the Forest. Necklace. Oxidized silver cast of real branches, driftwood, raw apatite, epoxy medium, acrylic. Statement neck piece, part of TAUFR collection, representing the heart and magic of The Nordic Forest. TAUFR is

an Old Norse word for talisman and magic craft. The collection is inspired by Scandinavian nature’s harsh beauty, mythology and spirit - mystical, rough and mighty, longing for freedom and adventure. Every single piece has the wild and natural appearance as if it was organic part of Nordic landscapes.

Frozen Forest Necklace. Oxidized silver cast of real branches, mountain crystals, epoxy medium. The necklace is part of TAUFR collection inspired by Scandinavian landscapes and harsh beauty of Nordic nature. Tangled together in a single organic form, the silver branches and rock crystal create a mystical sense of eternal winter, a jewel to praise the enchanting cold beauty of frozen forest.

Paula Romero | Ecuador | @hierve__

Lunita. Ring. White and yellow gold. The Lunita Ring paints a picture of a fantastic celestial creature. Featuring a familiar anthropomorphic representation of our satellite. The face of the moon was carved to appear as a dozy character from a dreamlike world. Reminding us of the beloved figures in our childhood, when we allowed our imagination to travel to mystical places without questioning their tangibility in the real world.

Sustento. Ring. White and yellow gold. A composition of two contrasting boob rings. The figures were carved not to appear as the depiction of a perfect torso. Instead they portray movement and irregularity, as if they were seamlessly swimming in the surface of the ring. The inside reveals hand engraved scribbles referencing the natural patterns of soil. Sustaining life in a cyclical way and holding the footprints of those that come before us.

Florencia Regusci | More than just jewlery | Uruguay & Portugal | @INAMBIdesign

Big Coral. Ring. Silver. During a sailing trip which lasted a couple of months, I was able to create a deep connection with the ocean. Corals, organisms for which I have always felt a special attraction, inspired me to create the series “Corals”. I was motivated by the idea of creating silver pieces wich materialized them into jewellery. For me, it is a way of immortalizing these organisms, as well as a reminder of the urgency to preserve them, a must in today’s world. BIG CORAL is one of the pieces of this collection.

Wave Rhyme. Earrings. Silver. Waves flow endlessly on the shore. I have always admired the uniqueness of this constant and repetitive rhythm. The fact that every single wave, due to its moment in time, its shape, and water, is UNREPEATABLE. This thought inspired me to create an earring series, where every piece is one-ofa-kind. WAVE RHYME has its unique texture, shape and size obtained by the handcrafted process with which it was created.

Rob Bacon | The 3rd jewellery by Rob Bacon | United States | robbacon.com Reflection. Ring. Sterling Silver and CZ. My jewellery has a trademark motif of romantic industrial and edgy organic aesthetic. I am inspired by designing untraditional and traditional techniques to create pieces that are unexpected. This is a hand textured sterling silver ring with an angled pressure mount. This pressure mount is holding a AAA CZ that reflects its beauty from all sides. This sterling silver ring design expresses confidence with an edgy style. Filigree. Ring. Sterling silver. My jewellery has a trademark motif of romantic industrial and edgy organic aesthetic. I am inspired by designing untraditional and traditional techniques to create pieces that are unexpected. This filigree design is hand manipulated with 14 individual pieces that create this ring. A concave filigree design rests on top on the ring to enhance its dramatic appearance. This hand crafted sterling silver ring expresses an artistic edgy style.

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Lisa Sinopoli | Gorgunia Jewels | Italy | gorgunia.com

Brilliant Bracelet. Silver and zirconiums. Handmade bracelet in 925 silver made even more precious thanks to zirconiums. The technique used is the lost wax technique. The piece, and the entire collection is dedicated to women, bold women who want to accentuate their beauty with a unique jewel inspired by the stars and their position which, if studied and interpreted, make the night sky a special place full of light.

Brilliant Pendant. Silver and zirconiums. Handmade pendant in 925 silver embellished with zirconiums. The lost wax technique was used for its realization. The piece, and the entire collection is dedicated to women, bold women who want to accentuate their beauty with a unique jewel inspired by the stars and their position which, if studied and interpreted, make the night sky a special place full of light.

Giulia Fulgenzi | Where do we come from? | Italy | @maiesta_jewels

Raíz. Necklace. Recycled aluminium, silver, labradorite. Necklace in recycled aluminium, a very light metal that allows you to create large volumes with minimal weight. The upper part of the necklace resting on the shoulders identifies a mass that clings to the human body as if to take your breath away, as if to become one. The spine symbolizes stability, our roots (the earth), where we come from and what we are made of. The earth gives, the earth takes away. Bones are our eternal homage, our diamond to our mother Earth Raíz. Bracelet. Recycled aluminium. The bracelet is connected to the necklace. Here, too, these roots tangle around the wrist or arm almost (metaphorically) to make it impossible for us to move. We are stuck not to make other mistakes, like the words of a mother who does not want us to make other mistakes or get hurt. Almost like a lesson in stillness and reflection. Thinking before acting.

Tatiana Ponizovskaya | Beast on the palm of your hand | UK | @a.living.thing.jewel Akata. Ring. Silver, garnet. Akata is a massive blunt shape, undefined if looked down at. But from the side, it reveals a hiding predator, ambiguous enough to morph into different creatures. The geometry of the ring merges with textures of engravings and flows into the sculpted teeth and the insides of the beast’s mouth. A light patina enhances the details on it and brings out the inner darkness of a creature you have to aid you.

Kura. Ring. Silver, sapphire, freshwater pearl. Kura is an organic intervention of madness in an orderly everyday way of things. The sharp lines and geometry of a hyena’s head are interrupted by realistically sculptured teeth and a tongue in its mouth. A patina on the ring is an ever-changing colour that naturally shifts from yellows to browns to blacks, as the fur of a hyena would. This ring is frothing at the mouth with freshwater pearls. Textures and details are a reminder that you are putting your finger into a mouth of a rabid animal.

Ann Marie Cianciolo | Cianciolo Design | Usa | annsjewelry.com

A little bird told me. Ring, sterling silver, yellow and rose gold. This is a sculptural ring made of cast pieces. The cast pieces are from a poppy, coral, a carved bird, legs and gold shoes. The ring oxidized sterling silver. One bird has 18k yellow gold shoes and the other has 14k rose gold shoes. Their necklaces are 18k gold. The dimensions are 54 x 26 x 23mm. The ring is a size EU size 57. This ring was created from the artist love of watching birds interact. Bird with heels earrings. Oxidized sterling silver, gold. These are earrings created from Ann Marie’s love of watching birds walk on the beach and her love of fashion. They are made from oxidized sterling silver, 18k gold shoes and 14k gold necklaces. The ear wire is 18k gold and there is a safety hook in the back to lock the earring when it’s on. The birds are 18 x 18 x 5mm. They have a subtle sense of humour along with whimsy attitude. These are her signature pieces.

Hyojin Kim | Hyojin Kim Studio | South korea (Republic of korea)

The hand that provides Solace II. Necklace. Silver. The new work of 2022, “The Hand that Provides Solace I,” holds the image of a blooming flower. The necklace drapes from neck to chest with numerous hands, creating the shape of soft flower petals. It conveys the artist’s hope of delivering solace to the wearer’s heart. The artist’s delicate work method can be noticed in her work wherein she used selfcreated wax from beeswax for the prototype and completed using precision casting.

The hand that provides Solace II. Bracelet. Silver. The theme of Kim’s works exhibited at the Milano Jewelry Week is “The Hand that Provides Solace.” One’s hands embrace a myriad of expressions and stories. At times, its gestures of warmth deliver comfort beyond words. The pandemic that began in 2020 left many people in fear, pain, and even the sorrow of separation from loved ones. In midst of this hardship, Kim’s work delivers a warm comfort on behalf of the touch that cannot be reached directly.

Yuliya Veligurskaya | Studiocult | Usa | studiocult.co

Toothpaste Ring. Sterling silver, enamel. This ring is a sterling silver toothpaste tube that wraps around your finger. Toothpaste is associated with many positive things like freshness,

good dental hygiene, vibrant colours and self improvement. It is the start to everyone’s morning all around the globe. Ideally we begin and end our day using toothpaste. It is like a bookend to our waking life, an essential part of our daily rituals that reinforces self love and personal discipline. 9/10 dentists love this ring.

Skinny Dip Ring. Sterling silver, resin, enamel. This is a ring reminiscent of a refreshing pool on a hot summer’s day. The concept aims to capture the iconic elements of the pool experience: the sleek ladder, the refreshing blue toned water, colourful floor tiles and of course, the diving board. The swimming pool is the quintessential summer backdrop, a place we go to unwind and celebrate. No matter what time of year, put this ring on your finger and experience a small slice of paradise.

Paulina Meza | Mexico | paulinameza.com

Constelación Coahuila I. Necklace. Recycled brass, recycled copper, amethysts, traditional wool. Coahuilian sarape textile. The cloudless skies of the Mexican Coahuila state in their first moments of the night generate incomparable desert hues. The range of colours on the wool Sarape textile represent this. The first constellations appearing on the night sky are represented with the main articulated components. The warmth of the desert and its glow are recalled by the recycled brass and copper. Amethyst stones reflect the evening colours. An abstraction of shapes in traditional sarapes is also in play.

The Conspicua Cuff . Bracelet. Recycled hdpe plastic, abs plastic, silver. While in the midst of a heartwrecking pandemic, uncertainty and grief leaves some of us with a yearning for play, colour, laughter and nostalgia for our infancy and its objects. Thus the inspiration to design something with joy and playfulness in mind. A neon pink ABS plastic cuff hugs the wrist with a wavy band. A plastic cabochon ‘gemstone’ lies entrapped inside the emoji face. This ‘gemstone’ is made out of recycled HDPE plastics. This piece was 3D modelled and then printed and assembled.

Maria Boytunova | Russia | materialmaya.com

Omniscient. Other. Sterling silver, gold plating. This is her first eyewear project, and all she wanted to express is a different vision of reality. The main reference is Shiva, the primal soul of the Universe and the omniscient (all-seeing) spirit. The central element of this piece is his trident. One of the trinities it represents, creation, maintenance and destruction. This reality, our universe is constantly creating, maintaining and destructing itself in a beautiful dance, and every artist is familiar with this process and sees its beauty.

Insecta. Other. Sterling silver, brass, cubic zirconia, garnet. She wishes she made this piece for a sci-fi movie. It must be about the future of humanity when it has mutated into some form of insect+humanoids for the sake of survival on what’s left on Earth. And the character wearing it is a highest priestess in the temple of new religion. She hopes this quirky precious eyewear makes one’s imagination go far to outer worlds as it does with her. And wearing it maybe helps one to see our world differently.

Laila Tavangar Rizi | Laila Tavangar | Italy | @lailatavangar

Anahid. Brooch. Silver, camel bone, zircon and onyx. A handmade silver brooch with painting on camel bone, onyx and black zircons. This brooch represents Anahita, the Goddess of WATER and war, worshipped in ancient Persia. It also represents female patronage, strength and femininity. The social status of Iranian women changed drastically after the invasion of the Arabs. I believe that the spirit of Anahita still lives within the soul of every Iranian woman and that it emerges in different situations, be it fighting social injustice or simply falling in love. The Vanishing Garden. Ring. Brass, zircons. Handmade brass pendant/ring set with coloured zircons. Inspired by the columns of the Persepolis and the natural ambient of Iran, this pendant/ ring represents our declining heritage sites and neglected natural environment. They both SYMBOLIZE our land and are an innate part of our identity and yet they have been deliberately neglected. I firmly believe that the only way we can rescue and revive our land is by preserving our natural ambient, resources, as well as our cultural sites.

Arturo Sanfelix | Unique design | Spain | arturosanfelix.com Spring Flower Earrings. Almuninium, titanium, silver, blue topazes and yellow sapphires. From the nature-inspired collection, these earrings represent how spring makes flowers bloom. How a world of beauty and colour blooms after a time of sad colours. Metaphor of how after the sad winter, better times always come. Entirely handmade, it stands out for its lightness and contrast of complementary colours. Like other pieces in this collection, this ring is made of silver, aluminium and titanium. With a blue topaz in its central part surrounded by a halo of yellow sapphires. Water Lily Ring. Silver, titanium, aluminum, amethyst and pink sapphires. From the collection inspired by nature, this ring represents the water lilies that reach the surface of the water. Metaphor of how beauty always makes its way in nature. Completely handmade, it stands out for its colour in purple tones and for its geometric design. Like other pieces in this collection, this ring is made of silver, aluminium and titanium. With an amethyst in its central part surrounded by a halo of pink sapphires.

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illustration by Marialaura Fedi

Mariko Kumon | Spain | marikokumon.com

Goodness or badness (with colour). Other. Cloth, cotton thread, felt. We are faced with a variety of choice when making decisions in life. While gathering as much information as possible and drawing the logical conclusions to make decisions, in life there are many cases that lack information to decide. And in fact we are forced to take decisions and to execute them. The work to overcome indecision. I use “Colour” to solve it and I chose blue. It is a calm and transparent colour that inspires peace, relaxation and wisdom.

Francisco Guevara | Etui Jewelry | Mexico, Peru, Italy | etuijewelry.com

The Preservation of Property Pendant. Obsidian, silver, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Obsidian silver mirror encrusted with antique emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Looking In the Mirror is a series of mirrors exploring different manifestations of ‘Empire’ as a superstitious fantasy of destruction and extermination. Using black mirrors as an “inversive” medium and inspired both by the obsidian mirrors in the British Museum, and the descriptions from Mesoamerican codexes, they link Cartesian philosophy to the practices of knowledge destruction and looting, to produce divine imperial illusions.

Maria Francisca Josefa Earrings. silver, emeralds, rubies, diamonds and ocean pearls. Handmade one-of-a-kind 925 sterling silver earrings with antique rubies, emeralds, diamonds and pearls. Thinking about medium as the message, this earrings are inspired by viceregal visual culture using silver as medium to reexpress the complexity of identification at the intersection of creative knowledge, light in movement, and embodiment. It is the result of researching the historical and artistic connections between Mexico, Peru and Italy, three unique regions that have influenced the world.

Esin Özgür | Esin Özgür jewellery | Türkiye | @esinozgurjewelry

Metamorphosis. Ring. Silver. This piece is called “Metamorphosis” and it belongs to the collection “A Tale of Freedom”. The collection is based on a story of a man sleeping in a cocoon and dreaming to be free someday. Finally he realizes that freedom is not outside the cocoon but inside oneself. This particular piece symbolizes the journey and the change he has gone through. The piece is made of silver and the human figure is gold plated. It is totally handmade and sculpted by the artist.

We are all connected. Necklace. Silver. This piece belongs to the collection called “A Tale of Freedom”. Like the whole collection it is inspired from the story A Tale of Freedom. It represents the man in the story flying away from the cocoon among other people discovering that people have different stories but are all looking for the same thing : their freedom. It is a unique piece and totally handmade and sculpted by the artist.

Manuela Orlandi | mo_Manuela_Orlandi | Italy | @mo_manuela_orlandi Unity & Force Ring. Metal. It is a ring with a modern and at the same time tribal essential shape: in fact, it wraps around the hand and joins 4 fingers, leaving the thumb free - a symbol of freedom and creative independence. The jewel fits on the hand at the knuckles. The hand is wrapped, elegant in its unity and strength, as if it were ready to claim its essence by dazzling with the shine of the metal and with the decisive linearity of its shape.

Cuore uomo di latta. Pendant. Metal. This is a pendant to be worn hooked to a leather cord. The main element is a hinge that simulates the heartbeat. The idea is to represent the heart pumping blood and heating the body by making you feel emotions. The very heart that the tin man of the Wizard of Oz is looking for. The heart of the pendant, however, is not completely free because it is not able to feel the emotions that are blocked in the hinge by screws and washers.

Emma McGilchrist | Emma McGilchrist Jewellery | UK | emmamcgilchristjewellery.com

“...the earth has bubbles...” Pendant. Blackened Sterling Silver & 9ct Yellow Gold. A hollow, rotating, blackened silver pendant with 9ct gold kinetic pins. The line “...the earth has bubbles...”, taken from Macbeth, refers to the mysterious vanishing of the witches. It is surmised that they return back into the earth from where they came. I like to imagine that the back and forth movement of the pins in the pendant conjures this moment, a flash of gold on the flat darkened heath. Moss Bangle. Blackened Sterling Silver & 9ct Yellow Gold from the Moss Collection. The starting point for this collection was a clump of moss, its stalks lit up in the sunlight. I was inspired by its tactility - the dense cushion and the seeming fragility of the stalks. This bangle is made in four sections, the quarters shift and each pin quivers reacting to the wearer’s movements giving the sound of gently falling rain.

INDEX

Alarico Gentili | p. 121 - 126 - 146 - 153

Alexander Ponomarev | Disturbing Beauty | p. 67 - 68

Alicja Brewinska-Walaszczyk | p. 156 - 160 - 166

Amal Ragab | The beauty of imperfections | p. 71 - 86

Andreja Kragelnik | Andreja Kragelnik Jewellery | p. 99 - 103

Angel Zhang | p. 90 - 102

Angie Wu | AWÜ Fine Jewelry | p. 20 - 21 - 40

Ann Marie Cianciolo | Cianciolo Design | p. 190 - 197

Anna Negrelli | p. 140 - 143

Anneli Tammik | Anneli Tammik Jewellery | p. 5 - 16

Antonia Barra | Tonina Joyas | p. 51 - 55

Antonio Serafino | p. 107 - 112

Anu Kaartinen | p. 53 - 55

Arleth Vega | Vemora | p. 138 - 142

Arturo Sanfelix | Unique design | p. 196 - 197

Barbara Tartaglia | Gioielli che raccontano storie | p. 162 - 167

Barbara Vaghi | BA gioielli | p. 133 - 142

Beichen Guan | Dosisg6c | p. 179 - 185

Bingsol Rhee | p. 8 - 12 - 13 - 16

Binliang Alexander Peng | p. 147 - 153

Carla Dutra | Pearls by Lecarle | p. 97 - 103

Caroline Chabassier | p. 65 - 68 - 109 - 112

Carolyn Landale | Freefoldstudio | p. 28 - 40

Celine Poudroux | Celine Poudroux Creation | p. 174 - 184

Colby Byrd | Discover the Treasures | p. 78 - 79 - 86

Dana Mihai | p. 108 - 112

Daniela Herrera | Treasures of a mermaid | p. 93 - 102

Débora M. Goldenfum | Demgo | p. 131 - 137 - 142

Deon Smith | Deon Smith Jewellery | p. 158 - 166

Domenico Baccellieri | Baccellierigioielli | p. 124 - 126

Dragana Mircetic | Arte & Bellezza | p. 95 - 102

Elaine Zukowski | eZukow | p. 34 - 35 - 41

Elena Rendeiro | Kazama Design by Elena Rendeiro | p. 26 - 40

Elif Ihsan Dogan | Elif Dogan Jewelry | p. 80 - 81 - 86

Emily Tonelli | p. 151 - 153

Emma McGilchrist | Emma McGilchrist Jewellery | p. 204 - 205

Esin Özgür | Esin Özgür jewellery | p. 201 - 205

Eunok Cho | Eunok | p. 130 - 142

Farah Yamout | Cedilla Jewelry | p. 66 - 68 - 106 - 112

Florencia Regusci | More than just jewlery | p. 183 - 185

Francisco Guevara | Etui jewellery | p. 200 - 205

Gabriela Rodrigues | Latitude Jewelry | p. 149 - 153

Gabriela Sierra Torres | Gabriela Sierra | p. 44 - 45 - 54

Giancarlo Brarda | Brarda Creazioni di Gioielleria | p. 165 - 167

Gioielli Donati | Donatella Pozzobon & Livio Busato | p. 125 - 126

Giulia Fulgenzi | Where do we come from? | p. 188 - 197

Katharsis Jewels | p. 118 - 126

Henrieke Docters Van Leeuwen | Jaive | p. 9 - 16

Himani Agarwal | The Joyful Enamelist | p. 19 - 40

Hyojin Kim | Hyojin Kim Studio | p. 191 - 197

Ilia Berenice Delgado Mares | Binak Joyería de Autor | p. 100 - 103

Irina Bogolyubova | p. 23 - 40

Isabella Dall’Aglio | Ibijoux by Isabella Dall’Aglio | p. 24 - 25 - 40

Itsuko Kawasumi | p. 129 - 132 - 142

Jeremy Irvin | p. 43 - 54

Ji YoungGwang | Jloria | p. 161 - 166

Jidam Cha | p. 6 - 16

Joanna Bacas | p. 60 - 68 - 105 - 112

Juan Agustin Flores | Impresiones | p. 160 - 166

Kazuhito Souma | Auroa | p. 100 - 103

Laila Tavangar Rizi | Laila Tavangar | p. 195- 197

Laura Desch | p. 11 - 16 - 22 - 40

Laura Tosato | p. 49 - 54

Lea Lauren Pilz | Tides | p. 85 - 87

Leila Abu Issa | Leila Issam Fine Jewellery | p. 92 - 102

Leslie Baron | p. 172 - 184

Leslye Qin Zhang | Leslye Zhang | p. 36 - 37 - 41

Li Huang | p. 178 - 185

Lisa Sinopoli | Gorgunia Jewels | p. 187 - 197

Louise Montillet | p. 117 - 123 - 126

Lydia Gobena | p. 29 - 30 - 41

Madalina Spiridon | Romania | p. 76 - 77 - 86

Magdalena Aboitiz | Maialen | p. 82 - 86

Magdalena Pillai | Artisan Eco Silver jewellery | p. 161 - 166

Mami Iwahase-Dalessi | Atelier zan | p. 175 - 184

Manuela Orlandi | mo_Manuela_Orlandi | p. 202 - 203 - 205

Marco Guardincerri | Evolutionary Algorithms | p. 45 - 47 - 54

Margarida Nunes | Margarida Nunes Jóias | p. 106 - 112

Maria Abdellatif | Lamia Jewellery | p. 15 - 17 - 52 - 55

Maria Boytunova | p. 194 - 197

Maria Elisa Lara Gomes | p. 44 - 47 - 54

Maria Teresa | Devart Jewels | p. 83 - 86

Marie Therese Wolf | Marie Wolf | p. 11 - 16

Mariko Kumon | p. 173 - 184 - 199 - 205

Marina Simeonova | Omaya | p. 182 - 185

Mariska Van Lissum | p. 111 - 112

Masahiro Kitamura | maaa | p. 159 - 166

Michele White | p. 150 - 153

Minqiao Huang | Carina Huang | p. 91 - 102

Miriam Disson | Leona | p. 157 - 166

Natasa Stefunkova | p. 14 - 17

Nathalie Rollandin | The little things NYC | p. 7 - 16

Nelly Moor | p. 145 - 153

Niv Kimchi | Inspire by my Life | p. 122 - 126

Oana Savu | p. 98 - 103

Parvaz Hojjati | Parvaz | p. 59 - 61 - 68

Patricia Casey | p. 155 - 166

Paula Romero | p. 183 - 185

Paulina Meza | p. 193 - 197

Pia Mariani | p. 94 - 102

Portas Jewels | p. 72 - 73 - 86

Purificación Díaz | Sea Gardens | p. 89 - 102

Rafaela Delbon | r.delbon jewellery | p. 164 - 167

Renate Erlacher | Re Er | p. 38 - 39 - 41

Richard Wu | WU jewellery | p. 174 - 184

Rob Bacon | The 3rd jewellery by Rob Bacon | p. 183 - 185

Roxanna Keyani | Luna e Mare Jewelry | p. 50 - 55

Sabine Wassmer | p. 177 - 184

Salvatore Pucci | p. 110 - 112

Sofia Diez de Medina | p. 148 - 153

Sofiya Belokon | Saga | p. 176 - 184

Sophie van Dooren | p. 62 - 63 - 68

Stadtgold | p. 48 - 54

Stella Battaglia | Stella. Piccole sculture da indossare | p. 32 - 33 - 41

Stephanie Wong | eclats | p. 163 - 167

Taku Matsumura | Jewelry Studio 13 | p. 134 - 135 - 142

Tatiana Iakovleva | Message in Jewellery | p. 64 - 68

Tatiana Ponizovskaya | Beast on the palm of your hand | p. 189 - 197

Theresa Wangia | Theresa Wangia of Beltshazzar Jewels | p. 96 - 102

Tomasz Czyszczoń | p. 120 - 126

Tomasz Stangrecki | Stangrecki Sztuka | p. 152 - 153

Tyna Sousedìk | Concrete jewellery | p. 171 - 184

Veronik Lacombe | Casa D’acero | p. 101 - 103 - 136 - 142

Ximena Araujo Nagore | Xanagore | p. 74 - 75 - 86

Yaniel Rodríguez Benítez | Y’Komo Jewellery | p. 46 - 54

Yin Hun Lin | Pickmeordie | p. 119 - 126

Ying Chen Chen | p. 10 - 16

Yu Yao | p. 141 - 143

Yuca Asami | p. 84 - 87

Yuki Yoshioka | p. 27 - 40

Yukiko Hane | Lenia | p. 139 - 142

Yuliya Veligurskaya | Studiocult | p. 192 - 197

Zelia Nobre Carré | p. 31 - 41

Zhuwei Lu | Amazing Texture | p. 180 - 181 - 185

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