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Good Fortune Gourd

Good Fortune Gourd is a jewelry collection made of 18k gold, pearls and diamonds. The gourd is a traditional Chinese symbol of good fortune and wealth. Each gourd shape holds abstract curves that follow the form of the two Chinese characters for big fortune. The collection includes a necklace, earrings and a finger ring. The necklace can be worn with a pearl placed inside the gourd, or with the pearl taken out and hung below as a pendant. 3D printing is used to form the gold parts, which improves the efficiency of the jewelry workshop.

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Gabo

The Gabo ring was designed to encourage people to revisit the playful side of life which is usually lost when adulthood arrives. The designer was inspired by the memories of observing her son playing with his colorful magic cube. The user can play with the ring by rotating the two independent modules. By doing this, the gemstone color sets or the position of the modules can be matched or mismatched. Besides the playful aspect, the user has the choice of wearing a different ring everyday.

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Bow Tie

Bow Tie is a wearable accessory made of sandstone. The structure of Bow Tie mimics natural rock formation and is inspired by the sandstone formations of Bohemian Paradise in the Czech Republic. Production combines sketching, three-dimensional modeling, three-dimensional printing, CNC milling and handwork. Each piece is finished by hand, so every accessory is unique. The item measures 114 x 58 x 20 millimeters and is firm yet lightweight. An adjustable pre-tied band fits almost any neck. Size, color and packaging can be customized, and handmade packaging is included.

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Pure Infinity

The pendant is made of 18K red gold and a topaz with 92.14 ct. The gemstone setting and the suspension are made of a single wire. It runs from narrow to wide in an infinite loop without touching at the crossing point. The mounting of the pendant is slanted, however this allows the jewel to hang straight on a chain without tilting back or forth.

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Wishing Well

Upon visiting a rose garden in her dreams, Tippy came upon a wishing well surrounded by roses. There, she looked into the well and saw the reflection of the night stars, and made a wish. The night stars are represented by the diamonds, and the ruby symbolizes her deepest passion, dreams, and hopes that she made at the wishing well. This design features a custom rose cut, hexagon ruby claw set in 14K solid gold. Little leaves are carved to show the texture of natural leaves. The ring band supports the flat top, and curves inward slightly. Ring sizes have to be mathematically calculated.

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Hong Kong Skyline

Hong Kong Skyline is a jewelry collection inspired by the view of Victoria Harbour. The collection includes pendants, earrings and brooches that show the silhouette of the signature buildings of Hong Kong. Each piece is made of 925 sterling silver with hand-set round crystals, and pieces can also be produced in 18K white or yellow gold with diamonds. A die cutting method creates the fine detail of the skyline at a small scale. The earrings open so that the building forms align in a straight line. The collection is intended as both contemporary jewelry and a souvenir.

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