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Collect Cool featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Van Gogh's Rosebush

Van Gogh's Rosebush is a handmade necklace inspired by the painting Rosebush in Blossom by Vincent van Gogh. The necklace is made of 18 karat gold and freshwater biwa button pearls. The pearls recall the rounded shapes and varied sizes of the roses on the canvas. The gold forms branches that link one pearl to another. The tip of the necklace is detachable, so the piece can be matched to the mood and the neckline of the day. The slightly curved form helps the necklace fit the body. The design offers a modern use of pearls.

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Waves

Waves is a necklace made from recycled sterling silver. The form of the necklace imitates the movement of water and curly hair. The matt surface is created with a needle matt technique and resembles suede. The original piece for casting and mold making was shaped by hand, by bending warm wax sheets with form giving irons. Each necklace element has a larger wave at its center, surrounded by smaller waves, to create natural movement and a balanced design. The necklace is festive yet light to wear. The silver is not plated, and production takes place in Finland.

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Good Fortune Gourd

Good Fortune Gourd is a jewelry collection made of 18k gold, pearls and diamonds. The gourd is a traditional Chinese symbol of good fortune and wealth. Each gourd shape holds abstract curves that follow the form of the two Chinese characters for big fortune. The collection includes a necklace, earrings and a finger ring. The necklace can be worn with a pearl placed inside the gourd, or with the pearl taken out and hung below as a pendant. 3D printing is used to form the gold parts, which improves the efficiency of the jewelry workshop.

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Gabo

The Gabo ring was designed to encourage people to revisit the playful side of life which is usually lost when adulthood arrives. The designer was inspired by the memories of observing her son playing with his colorful magic cube. The user can play with the ring by rotating the two independent modules. By doing this, the gemstone color sets or the position of the modules can be matched or mismatched. Besides the playful aspect, the user has the choice of wearing a different ring everyday.

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Bow Tie

Bow Tie is a wearable accessory made of sandstone. The structure of Bow Tie mimics natural rock formation and is inspired by the sandstone formations of Bohemian Paradise in the Czech Republic. Production combines sketching, three-dimensional modeling, three-dimensional printing, CNC milling and handwork. Each piece is finished by hand, so every accessory is unique. The item measures 114 x 58 x 20 millimeters and is firm yet lightweight. An adjustable pre-tied band fits almost any neck. Size, color and packaging can be customized, and handmade packaging is included.

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Pure Infinity

The pendant is made of 18K red gold and a topaz with 92.14 ct. The gemstone setting and the suspension are made of a single wire. It runs from narrow to wide in an infinite loop without touching at the crossing point. The mounting of the pendant is slanted, however this allows the jewel to hang straight on a chain without tilting back or forth.

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