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Crosscut Cabouchon Jewellery

Crosscut Cabouchon

Crosscut Cabouchon is a jewellery collection of brooches, rings and earrings. Ethically mined opals from Australia are held within boldly coloured settings. Corian from interior offcuts is carved by hand, and aluminium recycled from laptop cases is anodised to add colour. Gold and silver recycled from estate jewellery are fabricated with traditional goldsmith skills. Controlled heat allows the gems to be set directly into the Corian without adhesive. The collection invites wearers to see classic gemstones in a different light.

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The Rose Fountain Jewellery

The Rose Fountain

The Rose Fountain is a diamond ring inspired by the form of a revolving rose fountain. The design uses a rotary setting technique that places the stones along a curved line that rises like a water column, so the ring can be viewed from all angles. The curved arrangement increases the light return of the stones and makes the central diamond look larger than in a conventional setting. The ring is made of 18-karat white gold and set with diamonds, and a ruby is placed on one side of the ring arm. The ring measures 30 by 15 by 35 millimeters.

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Nostalgium Jewelry

Nostalgium

Nostalgium is a silver ring inspired by traditional Persian houses. The design joins two frames. The circular frame recalls the courtyard pond of old Iranian architecture. The square frame recalls the window that geranium flowerpots once decorated. A leaf shape completes the piece and keeps the soft texture and fine veins of a geranium leaf. The ring body is made of 92.5 sterling silver, melted and then rolled, sawn and soldered. The leaf is built from layers of 99.9 fine silver clay and then fired. The intent is to recall pleasant memories of the past.

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Dancing Ballerina  Kinetic Cocktail Ring

Dancing Ballerina

Dancing Ballerina is a kinetic cocktail ring inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the tin soldier and the paper ballerina. A rotary mechanism inside the ring allows the ballerina figure to turn with the slightest movement of the hand. The figure is made of 18k white and yellow gold and set with 223 white diamonds of 4.03 carats in round and pear cuts. The ring measures 5 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height and weighs 37.20 grams. A double-flip coin base allows the ring to stand as a small sculpture when it is not worn.

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Bigbang Watch

Bigbang

Bigbang is a mechanical wristwatch built around a multi-layer dial. The black and gold dial includes a hollow window on the right side, which shows the minute hand as a vertical movement instead of a circular one, expressing the passage of time. A 24-hour subdial with a double scale is large enough for easy reading and helps the wearer tell day from night. The thickness, height and hand length of each layer are closely controlled so that the hands remain well coordinated. The crown is placed between four and five o'clock for comfort.

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Artika Horizon Wrist Watch

Artika Horizon

Artika Horizon is a wristwatch that can also be carried in a pocket or worn around the neck. A cord on the strap replaces conventional strap parts, giving the watch a simple and reliable construction. The strap is closed with a special clip, and the clip turns the watch into a pendant that can be hung around the neck or tied to clothing. The case is made of metal and measures 43 mm in diameter and 9 mm in depth. Production is planned through additive manufacturing or CNC milling. The form was inspired by a black hole and its event horizon, and the cord symbolizes space bending around time.

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