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String in the Tail Bangle

String in the Tail

String in the Tail is a bangle that also serves as a bracelet. The design combines figurative and abstract elements inspired by the movement of the Siamese fighting fish. A three strand string of pearls with a gold bead forms an adjustable catch, so the length can be changed to fit the wrist. The piece is made entirely by hand from reused 18 carat white and yellow gold. Natural yellow diamonds are set against white diamonds, and the pearls rest softly against the skin. Hand carving shapes the flowing fin details.

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Modo Snap Hinge Eyewear

Modo Snap Hinge

Modo Snap Hinge is an eyeglasses frame built with a screwless hinge system. The hinge joins the frame front to the temples by pressure alone, without screws or welding. Only three parts are used: a beta-titanium temple with a hook shape, a small stainless steel cylinder with bi-conical heads, and an injection molded polymer front with an internal undercut cavity. The cylinder is held in the front and allows smooth friction rotation. The mechanism is hidden inside the end piece, which keeps the frame simple and clean.

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Love Eternity Earrings

Love Eternity

Love Eternity is a pair of earrings designed to express the enduring nature of love. Each earring consists of two parts, a bezel holding a ruby and a spiral drop element. The bezel has a channel from which the spiral hangs, allowing a pendulum motion when worn. Alternating rows of diamonds and gold form two strands that wind into one and flow in a spiral course. The earrings are made from 14K solid yellow gold, two round lab-grown rubies of 3 millimeters each and about 558 round diamonds. Production included computer modeling, 3D printing, lost-wax casting and stone setting.

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Planetary Ring Meteorite Jewelry

Planetary Ring

Planetary Ring is a ring made from meteorite material. The design is inspired by Muonionalusta, an iron meteorite found in Sweden. A miniature bearing, one millimeter in diameter, is set in the center of the meteorite disc, so the disc rotates as the wearer moves, in the manner of a planet. The surface keeps the natural pattern of the iron meteorite, formed by machining and acid etching. The meteorite is left without anti-oxidation plating, so the texture changes over time. The support structure is made of 925 silver and is joined without welding.

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The Power of Pastry Interactive Jewellery Kit

The Power of Pastry

The Power of Pastry is a collection of interactive paper jewelry kits. The collection includes rings, bracelets and brooches, inspired by the making processes and structures of pastries. Each piece is folded directly from one prepared paper sheet, so no glue is needed. A recorded guide video explains every folding step. The kits are offered at different levels, from simple rings to more complex brooches. The paper is laser cut and engraved, and is left blank so that each user can add a personal style. The collection shows that jewelry need not rely on precious materials.

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Celtic Legacy Mens Watch

Celtic Legacy

The Celtic Legacy timepieces represent the culture and art of the Celtic era where graphical symbols has very strong meaning. For a years, humans are driven by exploration to discover new ideas, new concepts and new frontiers which is implemented in this collection. With precision engineering this mechanical watches are finely produced and they can last for generations. The dimensions and the design of Celtic Legacy provides the perfect blend of elegance, class and balance.

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