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Curate Design

Curate Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

The Venation

Inspired by the growth patterns of plants, The Venation jewelry collection integrates the trend of spiraling growth of plants up and out over time into jewelry. The work uses the irregular outline and the density of the middle structure to show the dynamic and texture of life growth. The streamlined undulations reveal organic forms, and the overall work reflects a dynamic sense of extension. K gold and diamond combine to create a rich sense of space and a strong sense of three-dimensional, reflecting the modeling ability and a high level of technology.

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String in the Tail

String in the Tail is a unique design combining figurative and abstract design elements inspired by my love of Siamese fighting fish. The piece looks like a bangle but is also part bracelet with a 3 strand string of pearls as an adjustable catch. This piece is also completely hand made from reused 18ct white and yellow golds with the piece brought to life by using natural vivid fancy yellow diamonds contrasting with white diamonds and complemented with the 3 strands of grey pearls with satin yellow gold bead that make the adjustable catch.

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Desert Desire

There are some characteristics that distinguish these pieces and highlight the influence of graphic design. One is the iconicity of the shapes and the visual effect of three-dimensionality that is achieved, only, through textures and thread patterns. The second is the imperfection of each handmade piece. These geometric shapes assume accuracy but don't have it. Each curve and texture are different. They are imperfect but unique, as in nature, and explore the peculiarity of two worlds – cacti and snakes –making them harmoniously coexist in a system.

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Dandelion

The Dandelion Ring was designed after a thorough and closely observation of dandelion, consisted of a surrounded petals that with different details on it, whether if it's twisted, stoned, or carved with countless fine lines. In the jewelry designer Richard Wu's perspective, dandelion reminds him of the lights and freedom, two things he wants to bring to the wearer through the design at this post covid 19 era.

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Love Eternity

This pair of earrings is made from 14K solid yellow gold, a matching pair of 3.0mm round lab-grown rubies and approximately 558 round diamonds. Each earring consists of two parts, a bezel holding a ruby and a spiral drop element. The bezel has a channel, from which the spiral hangs and moves in a pendulum motion. The alternating rows of diamonds and gold illustrate two strands giving and receiving as equals as they wind into one and flow in a spiral course. The eyes would read a circular dynamic that symbolizes the perpetual nature and the power of love the main idea of this design.

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Modo Snap Hinge

Part of Modo eyewear collection uses an innovative Snap Hinge system that surpasses current common hinge constructions, which are made up of several components. The snap hinge’s main function is to easily join the front of a pair of glasses to their temples through a very simple method – click, by pressure – without the use of screws or welding, and instead by a reliable connection and smooth friction operation. Extreme simplicity, great reliability, maximum production economy, sustainability: for a clean design.

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