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 [...]
Tags:13Threads·De Oude Hortus Utrecht·handmade jewelry·sculpture Jan Kerkstra
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 [...]
Tags:big silver ring·Juliette Binoche·Sterling silver ring turquoise·Toast new collection
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 [...]
Tags:"The Jewelry Story"·handmade jewelry·Marion Pannekoek·Sterling silver necklace·walnut wood
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 [...]
Tags:Denise Julia Reytan·German design·modern jewelry·modern traditional costumes
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
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 [...]
Tags:big silver ring·EastSite 2010·handmade jewelry·Museum de Fundatie·red coral·silver necklace·turqoise
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, [...]
Tags:Istanbul jewelry exhibition·Ted Noten·The SODAmore summer2010
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 [...]
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… [...]
Tags:big aquamarine·big silver ring·Jan Kerkstra·Plexiglas wire·sculpture
