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The Diamond Lace

Introducing the Diamond Lace Collection, featuring a statement ring, pendant, and earrings all meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each piece showcases intricate details adorned with emeralds and diamonds. Inspired by the timeless beauty of classical music, the designer aimed to bring a modern touch to the classical style. The precisely angled mirror-like interior of the ring reflects the central stone, creating the glow-like visual impression, while the triangular openings on the sides contribute to its contemporary aesthetic.

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Celestial Voyage

Inspired by the mysteries of UFOs and outer space, the Celestial Voyage Ring showcases a unique spinning feature that makes it both playful and visually striking. Crafted through careful experimentation, it highlights the natural beauty of lab grown diamonds and natural gemstones without hindering their shine. Collaborating with engineering insights, this piece marries traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. The ring invites wearers to engage in a lively interaction, beautifully merging elegance with themes of exploration, sustainability, and whimsy in every spin.

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The Galaxie Collection

The Galaxie Collection redefines jewelry design by merging cosmic inspiration with meticulous craftsmanship. Derived from the Big Bang, Taichi Yin and Yang, the eye, and the cushion hexagon, the design symbolizes rebirth and prosperity. Australian Crystal Opal, with its vibrant play of color, presents challenges due to its softness and translucency. These were overcome using custom crafted settings and a blackened gold backing, ensuring enhanced fiery hues and durability when paired with 14K white and yellow gold.

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The Roaring Lion

The Roaring Lion Choker brings together traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques to create a sculptural jewelry piece. Made of white gold, its faceted lion motif interacts with light to enhance depth and dimension. Strands of Tahitian pearls provide contrast, balancing structure with fluidity. The design process involved extensive research into material composition and wearability, ensuring both visual impact and comfort. More than adornment, the choker reflects personal expression through form, texture, and composition.

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Ferris wheel

Ferris Wheel is a transformable jewelry set that works as both a necklace and a pair of earrings. The pendant takes the shape of a small Ferris wheel with modular cabins that rotate around a central axis when turned by hand. The interiors of the cabins are filled with cold enamel in several colors. Gears at the base loosen the screws of a bolt and nut mechanism, so the cabins and the wire can be detached and worn as earrings. The form is inspired by memory and the cyclical nature of life. Gentle spinning is intended to create a calming effect.

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Align

The collection takes inspiration from the step well, known as Kolam in Kerala. The geometric layout and symmetric steps contain water reflecting the lush greenery of its surroundings. The design uses clean, bold lines that coil around the smooth cylinder shaped labradorite gemstone. The labradorite has been used here to depict water.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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