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The Galaxie Collection Jewelry Set

The Galaxie Collection

The Galaxie Collection redefines jewelry design by merging cosmic inspiration with meticulous craftsmanship. Derived from the Big Bang, Taichi Yin and Yang, the eye, and the cushion hexagon, the design symbolizes rebirth and prosperity. Australian Crystal Opal, with its vibrant play of color, presents challenges due to its softness and translucency. These were overcome using custom crafted settings and a blackened gold backing, ensuring enhanced fiery hues and durability when paired with 14K white and yellow gold.

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Lily of the Valley  Ring

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley is a ring made of 18K gold, chrysoberyl and pink sapphire. The design is inspired by the symbiotic relationship between lily of the valley and wild strawberry. Layered gold branches form a controlled asymmetrical structure with an open construction. The open form replaces traditional enclosed gemstone settings and gives the ring a sense of lightness. Green and pink gemstones create a color contrast that acts as part of the structure. The open structure also allows the ring to fit a range of finger sizes.

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Dunhuang Jewelry

Dunhuang

Liang Xing uses the industry' s cutting edge digital technologies, like jewelry modeling and high-precision 3D printing. The Dunhuang series are working on now is based on Cave 320 Mogao Grottoes. The design team of Liang Xing expresses the ribbon on the flying asparas of Dunhuang in a way that captures the dynamic beauty of the ribbon and the charm of Dunhuang art with refined curves. The craftsmanship of jewelry reflects the fusion of digital enablement and intangible cultural heritage skills.

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Dance Anatomy Ring and Earrings

Dance Anatomy

Dance Anatomy is a jewelry collection inspired by contemporary dance. The three objects, produced in two colors, reinterpret the human body through bionic lines and shapes. Fixed dance positions were studied, and muscle tension, relaxation and stretching were translated into a simplified graphic language. The forms are 3D printed in nylon, which makes the pieces flexible and resistant to damage. Two of the three objects can be worn as earrings or as pendants, because the silver earwire can be replaced with a lace or a chain.

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Jupiter Watch

Jupiter

Inside the Jupiter watch, steel spheres are rolling in hydraulically pressed channels, held in place by magnetic force. The wavelike dial is inset into the convex shaped crystal glass, which prevents the spheres from leaving their paths. A glass dome covering the top watch area transitions into the stainless steel casing seamlessly. With omission of a visible stem, watch hands or markings, there are no elements to distract from the time-telling spheres. Despite the absence of visible watch hands, a conventional quartz movement is being used to drive the planetary time indicator.

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Smiley Spiked Flexible Cuff Bracelet

Smiley Spiked

The Smiley Spiked flexible cuff bracelet is unisex piece of jewelry designed for everyday wear. Blending structure with fluidity, its design takes inspiration from spikes, ancestral elements of protection on sensitive life forms, while aligning with the natural contours of the human body. The articulated, U shaped spike formation adorns the back of the wrist, visible beneath a sleeve in a relaxed position; while the oval shaped, flexible tube back provides structure, ensures easy wear, and enhances comfort with a secure fit. The piece can be worn alone, stacked or paired with a watch.

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Design Legend of the Day

Legendary Designers and Their Award-Winning Works.

Design Legends are extremely famous designers who make our World a better place with their great designs. Discover legendary designers and their innovative product designs, original art works, creative architecture, outstanding fashion designs and design strategies. Enjoy and explore original design works of award-winning designers, artists, architects, innovators and brands worldwide.

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