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Fluctus Design Collection Jewelry

Fluctus Design Collection

Fluctus is a jewelry collection inspired by the draped fabric of Roman sculpture. The design translates the folds of classical drapery into carved, flowing patterns that follow the shape of the human body. Each piece measures about 25 by 75 by 18 millimetres. The forms were first sketched, then modelled in three dimensions, printed in wax, cast, plated and polished by hand. Test prints were used to check the details and the comfort of the fit. The collection was created in Los Angeles over four weeks.

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Sarah Ring

Sarah

Sarah is a gold ring inspired by a peony cultivar and by the actress it was named after, Sarah Bernhard. The ring appears solid and delicate at the same time, much like the flower itself. Its appearance changes depending on the viewing angle. Sarah is made from recycled 585 yellow gold using lost wax casting and goldsmith plate techniques. The flower layers were formed by dropping melted wax onto an iron sphere tool, then cast in gold, polished and joined with gold wire using only a few solders. The design combines wearable jewelry and art.

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Happiness Brooch and Pendant

Happiness

Happiness is a piece of jewelry that can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. The design shows a magpie beside bamboo, two motifs linked in Oriental culture with good fortune and noble character. The magpie is made with the traditional cloisonne technique, which gives the bird rich colors and textures. The bamboo is made of gold and silver and is set with diamonds and emeralds. Each step is completed by hand, including wire work, glazing, repeated firing at high temperature and grinding. The intent is to bring a traditional craft into modern jewelry.

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Green Angel Ring

Green Angel

Green Angel is a ring inspired by the wings of angels, which appear in many cultures as symbols of protection, power and peace. The wings are formed from two natural leaves of the angel wing begonia plant. Each leaf is coated layer by layer with fine silver, then dried and fired in an oven. The base is made of 18 karat gold, which was melted, rolled, sawn and soldered by hand. The ring measures 40 by 30 by 20 millimeters, and the wings rest across the surface of the hand. Placed inside a clear box, Green Angel can also serve as a decorative object.

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Blooming Folding Eyewear

Blooming

Sonja‘s eyewear design was inspired by blossoming flowers and early spectacle frames. Combining the organic forms of nature and the functional elements of spectacle frames the designer developed a convertible item that can be easily manipulated giving several different looks. The product was also designed with a practical folding possibility, taking as little space as possible in the carriers bag. The lenses are produced of laser-cut plexiglass with Orchid flower prints, and the frames are made manually using 18k gold plated brass.

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Luxuriate Ring

Luxuriate

Luxuriate is a ring inspired by the growth of a plant from a single seed. Flexible strands begin inside the ring, pass through a gap in the body and rise about one centimetre above the wavy surface. Stones with natural cuts are combined with the strands. The shank widens gradually from 5 mm at the lower point to 13 mm at the top and can be made in any size. The ring is modelled digitally, produced by 3D printing and direct casting, and finished by hand. The strands can be adjusted by the wearer to change the appearance of the piece.

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Tambourine Bracelet

Tambourine

Tambourine B is a bracelet inspired by the tambourine, a percussion instrument that completes the rhythm of music. The bracelet holds a movable inner ring that shifts inside the outer ring and produces a soft sound when the wearer moves. The precise fit of the two rings makes the construction method complex. Sterling silver is used for the piece. Hand sketches were converted into digital models and printed in resin, then cast, soldered, polished and silver plated by hand. The lightweight and minimal form is intended as a symbol of life, dance and music.

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Silky Bracelet

Silky

In jewelry designer Richard Wu's mind, mathematics and design share a lot of similarities on many topics such as structure, space and change. The Silky Bracelet is designed based on the designer's personal understanding of math, the simultaneity of simplicity and complexity. Like this jewelry design, simple as it may look like, yet contains many subtle details aside.

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Pete Mondrian Utopia Ring

Pete Mondrian Utopia

This work is a ring that has been designed in the form of modern art and based on the works of abstract painter Pete Mondrian. A ring with a ring on one finger, the middle finger, but the top plate extends up to three fingers. For this reason, thin lines are used that are not heavy. In fact, the black lines are in rectangular shapes with different sizes, and in some of these squares, yellow, red, blue and white gems are placed based on the colors of the artist's works.

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The knight Jewellery

The knight

The Knight is a jewelry series inspired by medieval chivalry. The collection includes rings and necklaces made of 18K white gold set with diamonds. Some models use 18K black gold with sapphires, and the helmet form is set with black onyx. Elements of armor, shields, belts and swords are simplified into clean sculptural shapes. A three-dimensional sculpture process is used, from hand drawing to 3D modeling, resin testing and gold casting. Polishing, sandblasting, wire drawing and laser engraving complete each piece. The neutral style is intended to suit any wearer.

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Rockefeller Rock Crystal Diamond Fine Jewelry Ring

Rockefeller Rock Crystal Diamond

Rockefeller Rock Crystal Diamond is a fine jewelry ring made in 14K yellow gold. The ring features a custom trillion cut natural rock crystal measuring 9 millimeters. A triangular metal piece set with small pave natural diamonds is affixed to the top of the rock crystal, resembling a shield. Precise measurement is needed so the metal piece fits the gemstone surface, where small holes are drilled to join the two parts. The design is inspired by the bold character of New York City. The ring can be worn or kept as a collectible.

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Hope Symbolic Ring

Hope

Hope is a symbolic ring made of two parts joined by a hinge, so that the upper part can be opened like a small box. The outer surface is covered with black enamel and represents darkness. The inner surface is set with diamonds arranged in triangles, and a yellow diamond at the centre represents the sun and brighter days. A small square opening above the design allows the yellow diamond to be seen. The ring is made of silver with gold and measures 2.5 by 2.5 by 4 centimetres.

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