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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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Spring Dance  Multifunctional Necklace

Spring Dance

This necklace draws inspiration from ballet and ribbon dance, embodying the colors of the spring and a ballerina's journey of love and hope. Delicate motifs and figures reflect the graceful dance of ribbons. This multifunctional necklace transforms into six shapes, including a tiara, two pendants, two forms of necklaces, and a ring. It features a spinning ballerina and a flower that blooms mechanically. Created using enameling, it offers cost effective style for various occasions, making it a unique and eco friendly jewelry piece.

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Marine Gastropods Ring

Marine Gastropods

Marine Gastropods is a ring inspired by the spiral forms of marine snails. The form was studied from a dissected shell, which was recorded with a three-dimensional scanner. The ring is made of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. A central tourmaline is cut to increase reflection, following a study of refraction and optical properties. Diamonds are set into the surface, and the assembled piece is rhodium plated. The design joins natural form with jewelry craft and treats the parts as one whole.

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EyeWris Reading Glasses

EyeWris

EyeWris is a pair of folding reading glasses that wrap around the wrist. The frames are worn like a bracelet and can be opened into eyewear with one hand, one motion and one second. A patented bi-stable nose bridge made of nitinol memory metal springs open and snaps shut, and is tested for at least 25,000 cycles. Frames are made of lightweight TR-90, with flexible temples shaped for comfort on both the wrist and the face. Polycarbonate lenses include blue-light blocking, UV protection and anti-scratch, anti-smudge and anti-reflective coatings.

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Midnight Tide Necklace

Midnight Tide

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.

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The House of Sol Jewelry Lock

The House of Sol

The House of Sol lock, a revolutionary addition to contemporary jewelry, combines luxury and functionality. Crafted from high-quality materials like 24k gold, 14k gold adorned with diamonds, or gold-filled 925 silver, it offers unique customization. Its innovative dual-opening mechanism, operable with one hand, allows for easy swapping of elements such as pearls or turquoise, providing versatility in style. This detachable lock, compatible with various necklaces, challenges the norm of fixed locks in jewelry design and serves sustainability principles without compromising quality.

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Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s best designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get inspired.

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