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From Straight to Curved: The Zig Zag Takes Shape. This applied research project explores the transformation of a straight line into a curve through cross-sections. The objective was to design a strong and visually striking necklace while minimizing material usage and optimizing structural efficiency. The methodology was based on direct experimentation, where different cutting and bending techniques were tested to achieve the desired flexibility and form
Whispers Under Wings is a necklace pendant shaped as a beetle. The hollow wings form a delicate openwork shell that holds a small suspended sprite inside. As the wearer moves, the inner sprite shifts and produces a soft, bell-like sound. The pendant was developed through digital modeling and made in silver by lost-wax casting, followed by hand finishing, polishing and careful assembly. The piece measures 20 by 40 by 15 millimeters. The beetle is used as a symbol of protection, transformation and resilience, while the moving sprite suggests fragility and imagination.
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Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, whether it is a fantasy or a stage of sleep which leads to Yukking design as a combination of two rings into one. The ring is set entirely in 18k yellow gold with a constellation of more than 20 carats of over 900 Colour Sapphires in 100 different shades. It is also adorned with Alexandrite, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, and White and Champagne Diamonds. As a result of more than 500 hours of engineering and craft, the ring is finished with set stones in all dimensions with 4 different types of settings.
Ocean is a handmade necklace inspired by the waves of the sea. The piece is made of platinum with blue gradient enamel and is set with emerald, sapphire and diamond. The emerald shows a deep green tone that recalls the color of the sea. The diamonds add bright points of light, similar to foam on water. The clear blue of the sapphire recalls calm open water. The curved lines follow the shape of waves and give the necklace a soft and flowing form. The necklace measures 45 by 10 millimeters and is presented in luxury packaging.
Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.
Insinuations is a contemporary jewelry collection intended to be worn as art. The collection includes rings, a bracelet and a necklace. Each piece is developed with parametric three-dimensional software and then handcrafted in silver by expert goldsmiths. Every surface is polished to a clean and precise finish. The minimal forms follow the body and appear to flow softly over the skin. The collection explores personal space, closeness and the human need for intimacy. Artistic and conceptual value is combined with daily use.
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Lary is a ring inspired by the thumb ring of Emperor Qianlong. The ring uses a rotating structure that turns smoothly for about 15 seconds, expressing the idea of luck in motion. A special gold hardness enhancing process and watchmaking technology support the movement and the durability. The midsection is fully set with hui patterned square cut gemstones. A nine layer construction recalls the golden stairways of the Forbidden City. Two black and white diamonds are placed in the curved inner wall, which is finished by mirror sanding. Lary can be worn as a ring or as a pendant.
This piece is a Unisex 18k gold Ring that shows the roots of trees and uses rose gold to honor nature. Also, using Diamonds is to mimic dew that can be seen in the woods at night. Using Emerald is to connect the piece to nature and the vividness of the tree. At the top of the ring, there are tangled strands which is to show how roots are tangled all together deep inside the ground.
Crafted from 18kt gold using a wax casting technique, the necklace boasts an Anishinaabe Harpoon head 1000 A.D. found in the Great Lakes region, perfectly complemented by the Japanese Akoya pearls and diamonds. Originally used as a harpoon point, this remarkable copper piece is a rare specimen usually found in museums. With a deep respect for history, this jewelry piece breathes new life into ancient treasures. Through the art of jewelry-making, the design represents the will and belief in giving new purpose to valuable artifacts.
Rose Flower is a pair of earrings inspired by flowers and by dew in nature. Each earring is made from 18k yellow gold and shaped as a flower with colored fire enamel. A total of 112 round diamonds with a combined weight of 2.2 carats surround the flowers like drops of dew. Two natural sapphires of 4.18 carats complete the pair. Metal casting, fire enamel and hand made stone settings are used in the production. Each earring measures 57 millimeters in height and 32 millimeters in width. The enamel color gives the jewelry a recognizable character.
The design is a blend of Aesthetics, Originality, Creativity, Plasticity in a piece. Costis loves to enhance the sculptural element in any object, by taking the ordinary and elevating it into the realm of extraordinary. He is intrigued by the challenge of elevating a simple, everyday item into a piece of art. This bracelet brings out the beauty of a pencil, which as an object may seem humble, but is actually the mere medium of Costis's creativity: with his pencil he creates his drawings. The bracelet slides through the hand and rolls around the wrist so comfortably.
Midnight Tide is a necklace made of 18ct white gold with inlaid diamonds. The neckpiece consists of 79 individually modeled units, each cast to serve a specific function and shaped in reference to human bones. The units interconnect through an original linkage mechanism inspired by body ligaments, which creates controlled tension and fluid movement. Each unit was prototyped, assembled and recast with precise adjustment, and the joints were fine-tuned by hand. The resulting form recalls the movement of ocean tides across the shoulder.