Interviews – Jewellery

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A conversation with Sergey Khalapyan A conversation with Sergey Khalapyan

A conversation with Sergey Khalapyan

Sergey Khalapyan’s 7 Amazing Jewellery Secrets I met Sergey Khalapyan at the 10th edition of GemGenève, where he was exhibiting Hamser Jewellery as part of the Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA) showcase. His creations immediately stood out for their distinctive blend of contemporary design and Armenian craftsmanship, reflecting a thoughtful balance between heritage and innovation. In […]

Melanie Georgacopoulos: The Poetry of Pearl Jewellery Melanie Georgacopoulos: The Poetry of Pearl Jewellery

Melanie Georgacopoulos: The Poetry of Pearl Jewellery

Pearl Jewellery Reimagined: Melanie Georgacopoulos Writes Poetry with Pearls By transforming one of jewellery’s most classic elements into striking contemporary statements, Melanie Georgacopoulos has redefined the language of pearls. Inside This Pearl Jewellery Story A new world of  Pearl Jewellery Roots in Athens Early Training and Education Finding Her Voice Through Pearl Jewellery The TASAKI […]

A conversation with the Jewellery Designer Benedict Haener Costly Collier by Benedict Haener

A conversation with the Jewellery Designer Benedict Haener

A conversation with the Jewellery Designer Benedict Haener The jewellery designer who broke the traditional values of jewellery, Benedict Haener approaches adornment not as decoration, but as a radical form of expression. His work challenges the conventions of luxury and permanence through experimental materials, raw textures, and sculptural forms that exist somewhere between wearable object […]

The Language of Art Jewellery at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery Art jewellery at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery

The Language of Art Jewellery at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery

“I Am Myself”: The Language of Art Jewellery at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery Art jewels carry within them a powerful message: “I am myself.” Nowhere is this sentiment more vividly expressed than at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery in London, where visitors are immersed in a world of extraordinary contemporary art jewellery from the very first moment. A […]

Mariam Ayvazyan Mariam Ayvazyan - The Jewellery Designer

Mariam Ayvazyan

Mariam Ayvazyan: Where Architecture Becomes Intimate From Monumental to Personal Scale There are designers who create objects, and then there are those who construct experiences. Mariam Ayvazyan belongs firmly to the latter. With a background rooted in architecture, her transition into jewelry design feels less like a departure and more like a natural evolution—one that […]

Platinum Jewellery Equals Purity and Eternity A Conversation with Tai Wong about Platinum Jewellery

Platinum Jewellery Equals Purity and Eternity

Platinum Jewellery Equals Purity and Eternity A Conversation with Tai Wong of Platinum Guild International When you meet Tai Wong for the first time, you immediately notice the passion in his eyes and his deep commitment to the global organisation he represents. We recently met at Vicenzaoro, where we had the opportunity to discuss at […]

Sebastian Plah Palma ring by Sebastian Plah

Sebastian Plah

SEBASTIAN PLAH Winner of the VO Awards – Young (Under 30) at Vicenzaoro Winner of the VO Awards – Young (Under 30) at Vicenzaoro, Sebastian Plah is shaping a bold and expressive future for contemporary jewellery. With creations that pulse with colour, rhythm, and personality, the Colombian designer has quickly emerged as one of the […]

A Conversation with Paola De Luca A Conversation with Paola De Luca

A Conversation with Paola De Luca

A Conversation with Paola De Luca For The Jewellery Traveller Beginnings & Vision 1. Paola, you’ve had an extraordinary career spanning design, trend forecasting, and creative direction. What first drew you into the world of jewellery? Jewellery found me before I found it. I grew up surrounded by Italy’s visual language — architecture, art, craftsmanship […]

In Conversation with Richard Wu In Conversation with Richard Wu

In Conversation with Richard Wu

In Conversation with Richard Wu: Jewellery as Visual Narrative and Emotional Expression A Designer Formed Between Worlds Richard Wu stands as a compelling figure within contemporary jewellery—an artist shaped by the cultural dualities of his upbringing. Born in the United States and later returning to China with his mother, Richard was introduced early to the […]