DESIGN & CRAFTS COLLECTION 2012: Franziska Schmid-Burgk nominated
Two bowls. Dark clay, blue glaze on the inside, Ø 16 cm.
Hand-building all of her vessels, Franziska Schmid-Burgk gradually develops their shapes during the working process. Her smoke-fired vases are glazed on the inside, whereas the dark clay’s outside features a light-colored engobe…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHTHarmony and Perfection
3 “Bowl” pendants made of 750 rose gold and a ruby, a fire opal and a rose quartz cabochon, respectively. Photo: Atelier Zimmermann.
Showcasing cut gemstones subtly and with striking effect in his Princess rings for many years, Erich Zimmermann has now complemented his repertoire by a new setting in his “Bowl” collection whose name speaks for itself: The colored cabochon…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHTA Wealth of Ideas
Eva Maisch, “gemini” brooch. Oxidized 925 silver and brilliant-cut diamonds. MODERN JEWELERY COLLECTION – WINNER 2011.
A Japanese kimono on a plain and simple wooden stand served Ines Königsmann as a source of inspiration while working on a joint project with Nora Schmidt. The results are functional pieces of furniture based on an ingeniously simple plug-and-socket construction. Complemented by a shawl with pockets and reminiscent of a clothes valet, they can…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and AuctionsSupple and Smooth and Picturesque to Boot
“Nelumbo” necklace, 2011. Silver wire, colored coral, freshwater pearls. 2,750 euros. Photo: Frans Bouwmeester.
Su Kroker’s “Nelumbo” necklace presents itself as delicate as flowers and at the same time sculptural and playful. This silversmith and metal designer has been working with gold and silver wire for 15 years now. Her technique of…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHTSun and Moon
“Sun and Moon” necklace. 925 silver and fine gold.
Batho Gündra’s new necklace unites geometrical clarity and organic smoothness, warm gold and cool silver. Crafted from silver, the individual elements have been plated with fine gold by means of diffusion welding on one of their formally identical sides. These…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHTINVENT – CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY 2011
Uli Biskup, “Tutu” necklace. Blackened silver.
For twelve years now “Invent”, a sales exhibition at “Stilwerk” Berlin, has been synonymous with innovative modern jewelry design. This year, it will present the works by 35 selected goldsmiths and jewelry designers from all over Germany. Beate…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHT Exhibitions and Auctions2012 mineralART Design Competition
Call for Entries: Topic of the competition – ‘inside quartz – precious imperfection’. Quartz, the second most common mineral found in rocks, comes in many different varieties: from quartz sand to the clearest of …More →
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“Vine Bark” bangle, 2011. Dead-mold cast and oxidized 925 silver. 4 cm wide, Ø 6.4 cm. 1,400 euros.
Jewelry artist Konrad Laimer likes to experiment with natural materials and different casting techniques. He created his “Apple Core” collection, for example, from apple slices with symmetrical cores. He also uses the wood from ash…More →
Posted in IN THE SPOTLIGHTMimicry in Porcelain
“Ouro Branco” porcelain ring, 2011. Photo: Julia Krüger.
The combination and reinterpretation of South American and European lifestyles is one of Isabella Pikart’s themes. Her sources of inspiration include Brazilian Neoconcretismo, characterized by a “longing for form”. The new “L’Histoire de Mimi…More →
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Featuring artistically demanding products created by outstanding designers, artists and manufactories, the ART AUREA magazine intends to promote objects of lasting cultural value, designed for those who…More →
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