Emerging jewellery designers \u2013 denied the usual platform and supportive community that usually greets a debuting brand \u2013 have been discovering unexpected inspirations for sculptural jewels in gold, pearl and resin. The result is a host of new talents\u00a0who are exploring sensual and playful concepts in jewellery, showing the benefits...
is synonymous with movement, his series of rings appearing to ripple around the finger in undulating forms that celebrate volume. ‘Each ring tells its own story and no two rings are alike,’ explains the designer of his pieces, which are made individually with wax before being cast in silver and plated with rhodium for the gleaming, smooth effect. His designs reference the movement of fabric. ‘I am drawn to the free flow of wrinkles,’ Feyz says of his rings.
‘The entire surface is shaped unevenly to give it a light and soft undulating look. Rings can be among the most restricting forms ofbecause of their flat surface. They lack humour, volume and motion. I wanted to make pieces that have undulated surfaces and volume. The fun design brings a sense of calmness.’ For Feyz, the process of making the sculptural jewels, of molten metal being poured into moulds, is part of the sensuality of the finished product.