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Friday, December 23, 2022

The blog will be on a break next week.
Thanks very much for reading and have a happy new year, everyone! Now, to wrap up 2022...

Australia's Robert Baines invigorates his detailed metalwork with electroplated paints and lacquers — and a playful touch.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

This is a first for the blog: rings made of frankincense! Omani jeweller Hanan Sultan uses the resin in a collection that "explores marriage traditions within that culture."

Keeping with the magi-cal theme: half-chain rings in gold from California's Myrrh.

Monday, December 19, 2022

It's all about the angles with these puffy pentagons and other metalwork from Japan's [per.] (Ryo Hisajima).

Friday, December 16, 2022

Designed to self-destruct: wrecking ball rings with Borax crystals from Israel's Eden Herman Rosenblum, who's studied both industrial and jewellery design.

Check out her whole galley for a variety of interesting work!

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

These carved signets by the UK's Castro Smith are evidence of his training as a painter and printmaker. The vibrant colours come from ceramic plating and accentuate the intricate work.

Monday, December 12, 2022

When it comes to festive accessories, Italy's Antúra simply cannot be out-baubled.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Tokyo-based Chinese artist Ren Junying's metalwork is elegant, refined...

...and sometimes funny.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Missouri's Crown & Heart (Sara Kharatyan) is a maximalist when it comes to patterns but her hues tend to be more restrained, resulting in porcelain pieces that are bold but not too loud.

The earrings are the main attraction, so go check them out!

Monday, December 5, 2022

In "Memories of Tamshui," Nicole Bai preserves some of Taiwan's historic buildings in her own way — via 3D printing.

Friday, December 2, 2022

Three very different styles of lampwork boro from one glass designer: Japan's Namiumi.