Inspired by astronomy and the movement of celestial bodies, the eye travels continuously in orbit around these pieces. In the vacuum of space the circle (the sphere) is the optimum shape - the internal forces resulting in perfect balance and symmetry.
3D printed pendants / Sterling silver wire and findings / Handmade neck ring / Hand assembled / Hand polished
Photos: Steve Rogers Photography / steverogersphoto.com
Model: Aine Kavanagh
"Of or relating to the stars."
Using 3D printing technology, the Stellar Necklace was printed directly in sterling silver to create a detailed piece that is abstract and modern. Polished and assembled by hand and worn on a handmade neck ring, this piece captures the pattern and luminosity of stars.
"The force of attraction between bodies of matter."
The Gravitational Pull Necklace is a statement piece that attracts the eye not just to the necklace but to the wearer too. Made from 3D printed sterling silver with a handmade neck ring, custom findings, held together by sterling silver snake chain and hand assembled, this hand polished piece is bold and contemporary.
"A system of two stars that revolve around a common centre of gravity."
Using 3D printing technology to create this sterling silver piece, the Binary Necklace is polished to a mirror finish reflecting the brightness of stars and designed to represent a system of two stars that revolve around a common centre of gravity. This piece is worn with a handmade neck ring and custom findings connected by sterling silver snake chain and hand assembled.
"The point in the orbit of a planet or other celestial body where it is farthest from the sun."
The Aphelion Necklace is made by 3D printing directly in sterling silver to realise a design that plays with geometric shapes and repetition. Held together by sterling silver snake chain with handmade findings and neck ring, this hand assembled piece is suited for both day and night.
"A group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity."
Using 3D printing technology, these drop earrings are lightweight and delicate. Printed in sterling silver using selective laser sintering techniques and assembled by hand using sterling silver findings, these earrings are polished by hand to a gleaming mirror finish.
"A structure that consists of hundreds to thousands of galaxies bound together by gravity."
These light, crisp and clean 3D printed earrings are made in sterling silver and polished to a mirror finish that shines like the cluster galaxies they are based upon. All pieces are assembled and finished by hand using traditional polishing techniques and sterling silver findings.
Inspired by defence mechanisms found in nature, this collection looks at the shapes and forms used to deter and defend, to attack and protect.
3D printed sterling silver / Hand polished
Photos: Steve Rogers Photography / steverogersphoto.com & Jenny Lawlor
Model: Aine Kavanagh
The Thorn Ring is created using selective laser sintering technology. Designed on paper, modelled in software, this ring is formed by heating and binding layer upon layer of sterling silver powder. Polished to a mirror finish by hand using traditional techniques, this ring embodies a meeting of natural forms with digital manufacturing.
Using 3D modelling and selective laser sintering technology, these sterling silver studs are lightweight but durable. Polished by hand to a mirror finish, these studs are subtle enough for day wear but have just enough edge for the night.
Combining a love of armour and finery, these handmade pieces merge age old techniques and feminine sensibilities to create pieces that include neck adornments reminiscent of Victorian and Edwardian lace collars.
Sterling silver jumprings and findings / Hand assembled
Photos: Steve Rogers Photography / steverogersphoto.com
Model: Aine Kavanagh
Inspired by a lifelong interest in armour as fashion and as a form of protection, the Chainmail collection explores the concept of metal as fabric that covers and adorns, decorates and protects the wearer.
Using the Japanese pattern Hitoye-Gusari, this piece is made from thousands of 4mm sterling silver rings to create a fluid chainmail collar that embraces the neck protecting it like a gorget but with the regal, feminine elegance and decorative quality reminiscent of Edwardian high neck collars.
This sterling silver piece comprises of thousands of rings linked together in the European 4 in 1 pattern that traces back to the 2nd century B.C.. The versatility and simplicity of design allows for this long rope necklace to be worn several ways suited to both day and night occasions – as a single unfussy necklace or doubled over to opera or matinee length, tied into a knot for a shorter more characterful neckpiece, wrapped around the wrist as a chunky bracelet or pinned to the hair as an elegant headpiece.
A curio is a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest and none are more enticing and intriguing than gemstones which will be the focus of this fledgling series of designs.
Photos: Steve Rogers Photography / steverogersphoto.com
Model: Aine Kavanagh
Onyx / Natural white diamonds / Lab created black diamonds / Sterling Silver / Cast / Hand polished