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What the hell is conceptual jewely?

September 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Art, Jewelry

Well.. that’s an ongoing discussion of course but I think the work of the Swedish contemporary jeweler Adam Grinovich is a good example of conceptual jewely. “My work is a constant question of history, formation, prehistory, marks, and value. I’m looking for the connecting threads”. Adam Grinovich. 3 works by Adam Grinovich rom the series: [...]

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Wrapping up the week…

August 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Animals, Fashion, Jewelry, Life, My Work, Uncategorized

This week I worked on a few new necklaces for our next exhibition “Designers at the Oude Hortus” in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The Jewelry Story is invited along with 10 other designers to present their work in the wonderful setting of the Botanical Gardens of the University Museum in Utrecht. Like to know more? Please [...]

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Wrapping up the week…

August 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion, Jewelry, Uncategorized

This week Toast presented a beautiful new collection of clothing. And we (Jan and me) created a new ring called “Blue Eye” The actress Juliette Binoche bought a new pair of earrings, or is it the lipstick? And yesterday I stumbled upon these funny chicken-paintings of Nicolette Arens on the Internet while looking to buy [...]

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Walnut Circles

August 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Jewelry, My Work

Today just a short hello to show you our latest design, “Walnut Circles”. A few weeks ago the design was still in the experimental fase. You can click here to see the beginning of this necklace and in our online store you’ll find more info about it. Hope you  have a nice weekend! Walnut Circles [...]

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Traditional costumes in a new light

July 23rd, 2010 · 8 Comments · Design, Fashion, Jewelry

Back from my camping trip in Bretagne, sun tanned, rested, full of inspiration and new ideas… The German Denise Julia Reytan does a variety of interesting things. She designs carpets and jewelry and even costumes. I really like the costumes; they are very special and unique. Her own words about her costumes are: “I design [...]

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Swing

July 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Handmade, Jewelry

Now why didn’t I dream up a clever idea like this? Handmade swing made of oiled Beechwood that acts as a jewelry piece for your home.
 Made by Johanna Richter, for sale at Sleek Identity Via Handmade Charlotte

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New jewelry and other things

June 25th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Uncategorized

We’re looking forward to a warm weekend over here in the Netherlands! What will I do? Painting the house, working in the garden and a canoe trip. And perhaps when there still is time we to go to East Site 2010, an exhibition of sculptures in Museum de Fundatie in Zwolle. I end this week [...]

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Istanbul and Jewelry

June 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Jewelry

I always wanted to go to Istanbul and maybe now is the time because there is this big interesting international jewelry exhibition going on! Ela Bauer The “SODAmore Summer 2010“ is a contemporary art jewelry exhibition and consists of an extra-ordinary collection of approximately 60 pieces made of various materials such as glass, metal, silicon, [...]

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Soccer and design

June 19th, 2010 · 4 Comments · My Work, Work in progress...

Just a little post to wish you all a good weekend! Here in Holland everybody has a wonderful weekend because our team just won the soccer game against the Japanese in South Africa ! They played this afternoon, streets were deserted and it was quiet in our shop… Time for us to fiddle around with [...]

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Sea green aquamarine

June 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Art, Jewelry, Work in progress...

Jan’s new sculpture “Wireman” is ready! It is made from Plexiglas wire and wood and measures 85 cm. high. He’s been playing around with a new idea and this is the prototype in copper. Last week we sold this beautiful ring. I am afraid we will never encounter such an amazing sea-green color aquamarine anymore… [...]

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