A natural ‘proud’ chipped stone fragment of a Belgian Blue-Stone rock. The fragmented necklace extracted from this stone is made of a delicate cylinder shaped stone segment divided into several pieces in order to create flexibility movement. These segments are aliened on an oxidised copper chain. This piece of jewel is part of the ‘Minimal’ series which takes a more sober and convenient direction. By integrating more basic elements (smaller dimension, simplicity), these pieces become more approachable as a wearable jewel. When not worn, the necklace is hosted in its stone of origin instead of in a box.
Gemma ex Lapide –
Gemma ex Lapide is a project of Studio DŌ, founded by Dana Seachuga and Octave Vandeweghe. The Latin phrase ‘Gemma ex Lapide’ could be translated as ‘jewel gained from a stone’ or ‘gemstone extracted from a rock’. The project explores the core relationship between stones and jewellery, while it also bridges between body and space.
For this project, Studio DŌ works with stones in an experimental way, focussing on the unique elements each stone possesses, while also reflecting on the origin of (gem)stones in jewellery. This results in a series of contemporary objects that still express authenticity. These objects function both as sculptures, and as pieces of jewelry to adorn the body.
Type: object and necklace
Materials: Belgian Blue-Stone, acrylic, oxidised copper chain.
Necklace dimension: chain length 57 cm, stone segments length 15.5 cm, diameter 0.9 cm
Techniques: core-drilling in stone, goldsmithing
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| Weight (kg) | 1 |
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