Eating Diamonds
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Barbara Seidenath
These earrings by Barbara Seidenath display a clarity of form balanced by kinetic movement. Each fan-shaped arrangement of cobalt blue beads radiates from a sleek silver arc, creating rhythm and visual tension through repetition and variation. The subtle gradation in bead size and the swing of each strand accentuate a sense of energy and buoyancy.…
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Nick Dong
The work draws the viewer in through its intricately layered construction, where interlocking shapes form an abstract yet unmistakably human expression. Composed of fractured segments that mimic both geological strata and mosaic windows, the piece reflects a tension between fragmentation and cohesion. Part of Nick Dong’s 2014 “Frozen by Fire” series, the artwork unites precise…
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Susanne Klemm
Susanne Klemm’s Sleeping Beauty, Red Rose (2003) uses restraint and precision to heighten emotional impact. A silver hollow formed ring houses the silhouette of a blooming rose, its profile cut cleanly through the surface to reveal a rich red interior. The floral shape feels both iconic and ghostlike, its edges sharply defined yet pointing inward…
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Josephine Winther
Josephine Winther’s “Rubyfruits” (2003) necklace dazzles with its playful balance of opulence and whimsy. Faceted red pendants, reminiscent of ripe jewels or festive ornaments, are suspended along a golden cord. The bold saturation of color combined with the soft luster of the cord creates a rhythmic visual dance that feels simultaneously regal and lighthearted. The…
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Carla Movia
Carla Movia’s “Bocca di Rosa” necklace delicately intertwines silver and silk to create a composition that feels both ancient and vividly alive. The necklace’s cloud-like forms are edged in vibrant red stitching, their organic contours echoing petals, clouds, or fragments of lace. The silver surfaces, textured with intricate patterns, shimmer with a soft luster, catching…
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Julie Usel
Julie Usel’s brooch from the “La Route de la Soie” collection transforms historical grandeur into a vibrant and tactile experience. Layers of printed silk stitched with shimmering gold thread create a richly textured surface, while accents of silver and gold leaf reflect light with each movement. The intricate floral form, cascading into ornamental drips, feels…
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Märta Mattsson
Märta Mattsson’s “Wings” earrings offer a delicate meditation on the interplay between nature and transformation. The natural structure of cicada wings is carefully maintained, their translucent surfaces encased in resin and softly tinted with pigment. The fragile veins of the wings are highlighted through the glimmering of gold dust, emphasizing their organic architecture while giving…
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Lydia Hirte
Lydia Hirte’s pendant is a vivid choreography of material and motion. Composed of finely cut paper forms bundled into layered folds, the piece captures the energy of gesture in suspended animation. The deep red curves sweep around the darker structural base, their rhythm recalling both the painterly stroke and the twist of ribbon. The density…
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Maria Brossa
Maria Brossa’s “Semi” earrings embrace a visual language of minimalism with bold intimacy. Each earring features a bulbous red form, matte in surface, and organic in silhouette. They are suggestive of botanical buds or soft anatomical vessels. Their open ends tilt slightly to the side, adding a sense of anticipation or quiet movement. Suspended from…
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Jane Frances Reilly
These earrings by Jane Frances Reilly bring a painterly presence to the body through their bold compositions and vibrant, layered surfaces. Flattened, circular, and abstract shapes act as canvases for blocks of color and rhythmic marks that evoke stitched seams, shadows, and architectural detail. The works feel spontaneous but intentional, each pair echoing the quiet…
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