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Dancing Ballerina Kinetic Cocktail Ring

Margarita Prysiazhniuk Kinetic Cocktail Ring Jewelry Sunday, 16 August 2026

Dancing Ballerina

Dancing Ballerina is a kinetic cocktail ring inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the tin soldier and the paper ballerina. A rotary mechanism inside the ring allows the ballerina figure to turn with the slightest movement of the hand. The figure is made of 18k white and yellow gold and set with 223 white diamonds of 4.03 carats in round and pear cuts. The ring measures 5 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height and weighs 37.20 grams. A double-flip coin base allows the ring to stand as a small sculpture when it is not worn.

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Nostalgium Jewelry

Saedeh Sorouri Jewelry Jewelry Saturday, 15 August 2026

Nostalgium

Nostalgium is a silver ring inspired by traditional Persian houses. The design joins two frames. The circular frame recalls the courtyard pond of old Iranian architecture. The square frame recalls the window that geranium flowerpots once decorated. A leaf shape completes the piece and keeps the soft texture and fine veins of a geranium leaf. The ring body is made of 92.5 sterling silver, melted and then rolled, sawn and soldered. The leaf is built from layers of 99.9 fine silver clay and then fired. The intent is to recall pleasant memories of the past.

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Rhapsody Necklace

Arash Raad Necklace Jewelry Friday, 14 August 2026

Rhapsody

Rhapsody is a hand-crafted necklace made of 925 silver. The design is based on Islamic geometric patterns that developed over centuries in the Middle East and North Africa. Sculptural folds and ruffles turn the angular geometry of these patterns into a wearable form that follows the human body. Rhapsody is produced in Mashhad, Iran, a city known for traditional crafts, using traditional tools, techniques and materials. The necklace measures 175 by 160 by 45 millimetres. The intent is to join a rich cultural heritage with contemporary jewellery design.

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Astronomer Watch

Agelocer Watch Jewelry Thursday, 13 August 2026

Astronomer

Astronomer is a mechanical wristwatch with a panoramic moon phase display. The moon phase dial is enlarged to 28 millimeters in diameter and fills the entire dial plate, so the waxing and waning of the moon can be observed clearly. The dark blue dial is overlaid with silver and adorned with stars. The surface of the moon is reproduced with 3D printing technology. An infinitely adjustable clasp fits most wrists without holes in the strap, which simplifies manufacturing and saves materials. The strap can also be removed and replaced without tools.

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Van Gogh's Rosebush Necklace

Larissa Moraes Necklace Jewelry Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Van Gogh's Rosebush

Van Gogh's Rosebush is a handmade necklace inspired by the painting Rosebush in Blossom by Vincent van Gogh. The necklace is made of 18 karat gold and freshwater biwa button pearls. The pearls recall the rounded shapes and varied sizes of the roses on the canvas. The gold forms branches that link one pearl to another. The tip of the necklace is detachable, so the piece can be matched to the mood and the neckline of the day. The slightly curved form helps the necklace fit the body. The design offers a modern use of pearls.

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Nu Watch

Maziar Mohit Watch Jewelry Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Nu

Nu is a wristwatch with a water-filled dial. The dial holds water collected from some of the world's most polluted water sources, sterilized by ultraviolet light. Clear acrylic hands are submerged in the water and remain almost invisible. Touching the steel case activates a light-emitting diode that illuminates the hands to show the time. The case is topped with domed sapphire glass, and the strap is made of cactus leather. The form follows the contour of a dew drop resting on a leaf. The blue colour refers to the pristine ocean.

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