Artisanal Handcrafted Jewellery|One-of-a-Kind|Curios|Self-Expression|Story-Telling
The 18th International Silver Accessories Contest 2023, organised by the Art Clay Club Japan, concluded with the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan on 29th September 2023. The exhibition was held from 27th September 2023 till 1st October 2023. My jewellery creation ‘Nostalgia of an HDB Town‘, was awarded the ‘Judges Encouragement Award’. ‘Nostalgia of An HDB Town’ Rings As the …
If you found this pair of pearl studs among your stash of jewellery, with its tarnished silver and tired-looking condition, you would probably wonder when and how did you own it. Then the next question would be ‘Should I just throw this away or stick it back to that hidden corner where I found it?’ Before you choose either options, …
Our stories are definitely striking a chord with our readers especially around jewellery pieces with significant or treasured memories attached. I decided to compile a few short narratives that I’ve come across as it’s such a beautiful and powerful reminder of how our jewellery can connect us all. They showcase the journey and emotional attachment to certain pieces that were …
I still remember how my grandmother used to make floor mats, quilt covers and even my Barbie doll dresses out of old fabric scraps. It wasn’t a hobby. She just didn’t like to see things go to waste. That was almost 4 decades ago, but what she did was upcycling and she was a master of it. We just weren’t …
Sustainability is a trend. What role does the jewellery industry play and how sustainable jewellery is gaining momentum.
Make way for the Tiger, as we usher in a new lunar year on Feb 1. It’s the time of the year again for Chinese folks all around the world to come together and celebrate the most important festivity of the year. It is a celebration that has a deep historical meaning and today remains the binding glue that reunites …
‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ These words perfectly describe the story of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals. What started as e-waste are now revered treasures. The gold, silver and bronze used for all the 5000 medals were recovered from 80 tonnes of discarded mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, etc. Simply put, there are precious metals to be found …
Everything as a Service…Non Fungible Tokens…these terms all sound quite technical and one can only try to grasp what it stands for. And in our muddled minds, we miss what what it might mean to us personally. As a way of life. In essence, it embodies a new sense of philosophy towards ownership. The society is embracing non-ownership or non-physical …