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Collect Cool

Collect Cool featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Ataraxia

Combining with fashion and advanced technology, the project aims to create jewelry pieces which can make the old Gothic elements into a new style, discussing the potential of the traditional in the contemporary context. With the interest in the way how Gothic vibes influences audience, the project also tries to provoke unique individual experience through playful interaction, exploring the relationship between design and wearers. Synthetic gemstones, as a lower eco-imprint material, were cut into unusually flat surfaces to cast their colors onto the skin to enhance the interaction.

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Persian Peacock

Persian Peacock Ring is a cocktail ring for women. The design is inspired by the peacock, which is a symbol of paradise, regality, nobility and beauty in Persian mythology. Organic and dynamic forms are combined with different metal colours and gemstones. Emerald and sapphire represent the feathers of the peacock in green and blue. The ring was modelled with three-dimensional software, printed in wax and cast directly in three parts. The gemstones are set with a micro-setting technique. The top of the head and the eyes are plated in yellow gold.

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Code ring

Code Ring is a silver ring with a detachable inner shank. The inner part holds a stone and can be worn as a separate ring. The outer shank can also be worn alone, so one piece becomes two. The stone is set in the upper gallery with thin golden prongs that recall capillaries around a heart. The organic form of the inner prong contrasts with the simple outer shanks. The stone is made of natural materials, and no chemical colors or substances are used in production. The ring is handmade in silver, following an old jewelry craft tradition in Iran.

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Grajang LubLae Collection

LubLae is a collection of jewelry inspired by traditional Thai patterns, jewelry and lore. The traditional Grajang tracery is reinterpreted in a modern form and stacked into overlapping layers, creating an elaborate pattern and an illusion of depth. Traditional motifs are simplified and combined with contemporary trends and modern production methods, giving the aesthetics of Thai arts a wider appeal. The pieces are made of 925 silver, ornamented with 9k and 14k gold and semi-precious stones. Computer aided design and rapid prototyping support the production.

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Argo

Argo by Gravithin is a timepiece whose design is inspired by a sextant. It features an engraved double dial, available in two shades, Deep Blue and Black Sea, in honor of the Argo ship mythical adventures. Its heart beats thanks to a Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement, while the sapphire glass and the strong 316L brushed steel ensure even more resistance. It is also 5ATM water-resistant. The watch is available in three different case colors (gold, silver, and black), two dial shades (Deep Blue and Black Sea) and six strap models, in two different materials.

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Janus

Janus is a wristwatch with two dials and an interchangeable strap. Both sides can be used, so the wearer can flip the case, switch dials and change straps to suit daily clothing and activities. One dial is driven by an automatic movement and the other by a quartz movement, which allows two time zones to be read. The case and the oversized lugs are made of stainless steel and receive a long polishing process. A concealed clipping system in the lugs holds the strap without extra moving parts. The straps are made of genuine leather.

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