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Elisa Vieira Novás
#Threads 1 is light, open, and deliberately unresolved visually. The collar takes shape as a loose ring of interconnected forms rather than a fixed perimeter. It reads less as a contained object and more as a system that is porous, expandable, and responsive to space. Air and movement are not incidental here; they are integral…
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Christine Matthias
At first glance, Christine Matthias’ Brooch (2015) feels like a small monument that is quiet, deliberate, and certain of its form. Made of silver and ebony, the piece balances light against the dark with precision. The top section, a smooth panel of deep ebony, anchors the composition. Beneath it, a sheet of silver opens up…
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Annemiek Steenhuis
In The Jewel Without Repeat, Dutch artist Annemiek Steenhuis transforms yarn, childhood memory, and generational craft into a contemplative necklace full of soft volumes and rich symbolism. The piece was originally created for the Confrontations competition held by New Traditional Jewellery, exhibited at the SIERAAD Art Fair in Amsterdam and later at Museum Arnhem between…
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Joyce J. Scott
Joyce J. Scott’s necklace Run Down on the Highway of Love presents a complex visual narrative using meticulous beadwork, sewn leather, and small sculptural forms to explore themes of trauma, intimacy, and identity. Made in 1986, the piece is emblematic of Scott’s signature style of using traditional bead weaving techniques to craft figurative compositions that…
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Flóra Vági
Flóra Vági’s jewelry feels like a relic from an unknown past, an object shaped by time and transformation. This brooch, with its charred edges and soft white surface, suggests a delicate balance between destruction and renewal. Its irregular form recalls the natural erosion of organic materials, while the striking blue accent at its base introduces…
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Iris Bodemer
Iris Bodemer, a distinguished contemporary jewelry artist, is celebrated for her pioneering use of unconventional materials and her sculptural approach to adornment. Her creations challenge traditional boundaries, merging the areas of fine art and wearable objects. A striking example of Bodemer’s artistic vision is The Ingredients Neckpiece (2008). This piece showcases her ability to integrate natural textures…
Eating Diamonds 