Eating Diamonds
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Maria Zureta
Maria Zureta’s necklace is a collision of histories. A collection of symbols gathered from different times and places, all bound together in a single composition. At its center, a vintage metal casting shows the profile of a Greek figure, evoking the weight of antiquity. Suspended from it are an eclectic mix of charms. A micro…
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Kazumi Nagano
Kazumi Nagano’s brooch captures a moment of movement, as if a delicate fabric has been caught mid-twist and suspended in time. Woven from bamboo grass paper, nylon threads, silver, and gold, the piece balances fragility with structure. The soft gradient from lavender to white flows through its carefully pleated folds, while fine gold threads trace…
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Iro Kaskani
Iro Kaskani’s brooch captures the beauty of natural decay, transforming it into something fragile and enduring. A porous honeycomb-like form resembling coral bone or eroded stone rests within a simple geometric metal frame. The contrast between the organic weathered texture and the rigid structured setting highlights the tension between nature and design. The brooch feels…
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María Ignacia Walker
Memory is fragile. It is often soft around the edges, yet certain moments hold a weight that lingers. In the series, From Memory, María Ignacia Walker captures this tension through a brooch that feels both delicate and grounded. Pale, feathery fibers radiate outward in a soft, cloud-like form, their movement contrasted by a dense, golden…
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Marlene de Beer
Marlene de Beer’s Thicker than Water (2017) uses natural forms to explore the complexity of human relationships. Crafted from porcelain and red beads, the necklace features sharp thorn-like branches linked by dense clusters of tangled red threads. The porcelain thorns, modeled after South African thorn trees, symbolize both protection and danger, while the vivid red…
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Yana Tankovska and Evgenia Tsankova
Blick Brooch by Yana Tankovska and Evgenia Tsankova balances sharp geometry with soft tactile elements. The pale angular frame creates a sense of order while clusters of knotted cords disrupt its clean lines. A bold red knot anchors the composition drawing focus and adding energy while neutral knots offer balance and texture. Formally the brooch…
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Rita Marcangelo
Rita Marcangelo pushes materials to their limits, transforming them beyond recognition. This ring, with its textured, almost molten form, blurs the line between organic decay and deliberate construction. The surface appears weathered and raw, as if it has been unearthed rather than made. Layers of material seem to peel away, revealing a translucent depth beneath…
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Sasaki Fumie
Sasaki Fumie’s brooch highlights the interplay between structure and softness. Made from painted stainless steel mesh framed in gold-toned metal, the piece transforms an industrial material into something that appears woven and soft. The fine grid pattern suggests lightness and movement, contrasting with the rigid nature of the medium. Fumie’s work is characterized by its…
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Jiao
Jade is typically carved into solid, unyielding forms, but Jiao’s work challenges this expectation. Using traditional techniques such as chain carving and Devil’s Work Ball, she transforms a single piece of jade into structures that move freely within themselves. The result is jewelry that shifts between states, embodying both solidity and fluidity. The jade ear…
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Helen Habtay
What if desire had an on-off switch? Helen Habtay’s Turn Me On, Switch Me Off (2015) plays with contrasts—organic and industrial, sensual and mechanical. These brooches, made of rose quartz, pink marble, steel, plastic, and electrical switches, combine soft, rounded stone with precise, functional hardware. The result is jewelry that demands interaction, tempting the wearer…
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