Eating Diamonds
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Kim Buck
Kim Buck’s “Nothing New Under the Sun” from 2004 transforms the traditional form of a ring into something visually arresting and conceptually layered. Composed of clustered gold elements with rounded and teardrop shapes, the ring appears both ornamental and strangely organic. The repetition of these units builds a surface that is rich in texture and…
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Barbara Heinrich
Barbara Heinrich’s oval swirl drop earrings transform precious materials into elegant symbols of movement and harmony. The sweeping curves of 18k yellow gold frame freeform diamond slices that shimmer with translucent depth, suggesting a balance between fluidity and structure. The spiraling forms are both architectural and organic, drawing the eye inward to the nuanced textures…
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Wendy McAllister
Wendy McAllister’s Albedo brooch presents a striking balance between containment and release. Its jagged silver border surrounds twin oval forms coated in a crust of bright white enamel. This textured surface recalls salt deposits or frost and is punctuated by sharp openings that reveal a golden interior. The contrast between the coarse, matte enamel and…
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Beate Klockmann’s
Beate Klockmann’s necklace demonstrates a meticulous harmony between geometry and organic materiality. Composed of twelve hexagonal stones, each attached to one another by a warm-toned metal. The piece balances repetition with the subtle variation of natural banding in the stone. The linearity of the hexagon form is softened by the warm, earth-toned translucency of the…
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Åsa Lockner’s
Åsa Lockner’s 2014 earrings in silver and chalcedony present a masterful interplay between asymmetry, light, and negative space. The pierced silver forms are loosely based on floral or cloud-like silhouettes, with their oxidized surfaces revealing a spectrum of burnished golds, earthy greens, and deep charcoal tones. This subtle patina enhances their organic irregularity, offering a…
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Pernille Mouritzen
Pernille Mouritzen’s ring dazzles with an exuberant blend of color, texture, and form. The piece defies traditional symmetry, bringing together a faceted crystal, a milky cabochon, and a violet-hued stone in a vibrant cluster that radiates playful opulence. Each gem is cradled by richly textured granules of gold, their surface resembling coral or sea foam,…
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Naama Bergman
Naama Bergman’s Salt Brooch 06 appears at first like a mineral specimen plucked from the earth, yet it is a carefully constructed artifact that speaks with quiet urgency about fragility, transformation, and time. The brooch’s form is soft-edged and organic, its surface encrusted with clusters of crystallized salt that shimmer with an icy luminescence. These…
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Bettina Speckner
This brooch by Bettina Speckner brings together the romanticism of the past with a quiet, contemporary edge. The piece is shaped like an antique portrait frame, softened with subtle curves and trimmed in warm metal. At its center, a photographic image of a floral still life in grayscale feels both nostalgic and ghostly, like a…
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Tara Locklear
Tara Locklear’s Concrete Costume Cluster Necklace 1 presents an intriguing interplay of industrial materials and decorative flourish. The work is composed of cement, steel, and faux gold leaf, forming a tangible sculpture that balances the austerity of urban construction with a playful sense of ornamentation. The cement displays a weathered, muted gray that recalls the…
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Wu Ching Chi
Wu Ching Chi’s Healing Flower #2 reveals itself gradually through its intricately layered forms and subtle shifts in surface. Composed of copper, enamel, pearl and patina. The piece measures just 13 centimeters in length, yet it evokes the presence of something much larger, something that straddles the botanical and the sculptural. Petal-like elements extend outward…
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