Posts Tagged Jewelry
Liora Taragan | Parrot Bling
I don’t know what it is with me and feathers. I keep coming back to them whenever a jewelry piece is involved and I can’t be any happier!
SO, finding out about Liora Taragan’s Feathers Collection, made it crystal clear to me, feathers are my new everything!
I have to add that there is a lot more to Liora Taragan, in fact she is a heck of a fashion designer and you can read a bit more about her right here.
If you don’t mind, I’ll keep on drooling for a bit…
{DesignBreak found Liora here}

www.liorataragan.com


Noga Berman | Shiny Happy Mini Creatures
When your parents go by the name Nirit and Avi Berman, aka the famous jeweler couple, there is no escaping your heritage. While studying industrial design, Noga Berman clearly had a strong attraction to the tiny and shiny little parts in her life. Her brand new NAIVE is a series of sterling silver lapel brooches of these cute little figures. Who doesn’t need a dash of cuteness in his jewelry box? I can certainly use some ;)
{Photos by Aya Wind}
{A DesignBreak by Micha Yehieli}

www.nogaberman.com


World Break | HiNGE Dept. | Liisa Hashimoto | Metal Garden
This Pinterest addiction leads to good things! While cruising my stream I ran into Liisa Hashimoto’s magnificent world of lively metal. I found a world of remarkable details and hope you won’t find me crazy but… it almost felt like Liisa was the one responsible for a metallic fantasy world or some kind of metal Disney Channel.
And you know what the most amazing thing is? This brilliant designer is responsible for some of the craziest shoe jewelry I’ve ever seen! Now it’s my time to stop talking and leave you to explore the wold of Liisa Hashimoto.
{A DesignBreak by Iris Saar Isaacs}
{This is a Japanese World Break}
www.hinge-dept.com


Lital Mendel | Silicone Vally
You think you know a designer and then you find out that she has some surprises up her sleeves! If you don’t really follow me by now, I’m talking about a particular curly gal who goes by the name Lital Mendel. After folding her way for some time she decided to tackle the concept of pearls with her own unique take. She has done it before with her stones collection but this time there is something fascinating with the way she tries to freeze the movement of the pearls. Don’t know what about you, but I prefer Lital’s version way better!
{Photos by Noa Kedmi}
You can get in touch with Lital here:
mendelital {at} gmail {dot} com


World Break | Maude Lapierre | Fly Away
  • 4 Insects Necklace
  • Grasshopper Brooch
  • Dragonfly Grass Earrings
  • Grasshopper Long Earrings
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that with each and every day I find a new creation, a new point of view, a new everything. In a matter of fact, this is exactly what keeps me going.
Maude Lapierre wasn’t a designer I’ve seen before but when I stumbled upon her delicate work I was blown away by her ability to capture the beauty of nature in such a minimal yet precise way. It’s no secret that simple lines and a dash of color can get you anywhere and Maude’s insects are living proof.
{DesignBreak found Maude here}
{This is a Canadian World Break}

www.maudelapierre.ca


O-SHAN | Shelley Leemor | Spot On!

I can still remember my obsession with all things Mondrian during my time at design school. So, when I first saw Shelley Leemor’s Boogie Woogie collection I jumped up and down in the middle of the mall. How crazy is that? I wanted to share with you some behind the scenes info but unfortunately (or not) Shelley is too busy surfing and enjoying the Hawaiian sun.
All I can promise is a One On One Break with this super cool designer real soon! I just hope Shelley won’t mind ;) In the meanwhile, which piece is your favorite? I’m having a hard time deciding…

www.o-shan.com

World Break | L’Accent Nou | A Stroll on the Beach
I can’t take this weather any more! It’s SO cold and dark that I can’t even hear myself think. Well, it’s not NY by any means but for Israel it’s damn cold.
And when it’s cold all that is left to do is think about a sunny day at the beach. I have a feeling that’s why I found myself wandering into Anastasia Egórova‘s L’Accent Nou natural haven. There is something quite calming and comforting about the fact that all Anastasia’s creations come from the beautiful Mallorca island in Spain. BTW, the fact that Anastasia followed her heart and left Russia for her man is extra beautiful…
{This is a Russian World Break}


Bakery | Share Your Heart
And then they became two…
The Bakery bunch used to be a threesome but lately Gil Sheffi decided to begin his own journey and the other two Gilli Kuchik and Ran Amitai are keeping the torch alive!
The two creative lovebirds (yes, they are a couple in real life as well) created the Shares Necklace. “It’s a necklace you can share with your loved one. The necklace looks beautiful as a whole and as a half allowing you to enjoy it before and after you find your other half.” Just like when we gave our childhood boyfriend a little heart charm… I guess someone is ready for valentine ;)

www.bakery-design.com


World Break | Iris Tsante | Mad About Pencils
We all need a dash of bright color in our lives. Iris Tsante is the one responsible for making my day a little more bright and colorful in the middle of this extra gray day. Her pencil jewelery are a breath of fresh air in this dreadful winter! I’m sure you all agree with me.
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Another bright light is Mr. Color himself aka Brad Goreski. Brad even has his own trade mark slogan named “POC”. If you ask yourself what does #POC stands for, the right answer is clearly “Pop of Color” ;)
{DesignBreak found Iris here}
{This is a Greek World Break}
www.iris-tsante.com


Lital Mendel | Fold of the Ring
  • Photo by Ran Plotnizky
  • Photo by Noa Kedmi
  • Photo by Noa Kedmi
  • Photo by Ran Plotnizky
A while back I wrote about Lital Mendel’s origami like rings. A year has gone by and Lital kept exploring more prints and textures. She came up with brand new rings that are the same but different ;)
I can’t get enough of these rings. Seriously! The next step is putting a folding ring around my finger. Till then, you’ll hear a lot more about it. That, I can promise you!
You can get in touch with Lital here:
mendelital {at} gmail {dot} com


World Break | Yong Joo Kim | Velcrolicious
When was the last time you payed attention to velcro?
It seems like Yong Joo Kim eats sleeps and breathes velcro… “Think of the velcro: a long strip of rough, bland, and industrial object, seen on shoes, bags, watches, and at the grocery store. As I pay close attention to it and its system of organization in my environment, I find new ways of looking, new ways of decomposing and composing them, and new ways of creating a relationship between it and our body.”
I’m in owe of her brilliant idea, there is nothing more I can say!
{DesignBreak found Yong Joo here}
{This is a Korean World Break}
www.yongjookim.com


One On One Break | NORITAMY | Love at First Geometric Sight

If I have to pick only one designer, whom I want to adopt as my new best friend, it’s Elinor Avni, one half of NORITAMY. Well, my next new year’s resolution is coming up, so maybe if I work on it real hard, it will come true ;)
Now seriously, as you all know I’m a massive fan of Elinor and her mother Tammar (there are many posts to prove it). When Elinor invited my to their studio and showed me their latest “Branches” collection I had a hard time breathing… I immediately began holding, turning, wearing and hugging every single piece. I can keep on drooling all day long, so here is Elinor!
{Photos by Kfir Ziv}
www.noritamy.com
I’d love to hear about you, your journey, how it all began.
Both Tammar (my mom) and I come from artistic backgrounds: Tammar was a painter-sculptor and I was an interior architect for almost 8 years. We always worked with our hands so it was just a matter of time before we turned to jewelry. I guess we each brought a bag of materials and techniques from our previous journeys.ElinorAvni
Can you describe your work process for me?
We design new pieces on a daily basis – most of them turn into collections, the ones that don’t usually end up as “one of a kind”. We create 3D models of each piece from the actual material and wear them for a while before selling them. We wear the pieces wherever we go and most of the time clients start pre-ordering even before we start selling.ElinorAvni
I’d love to here about your collaboration with your mom. How does it work and who does what?
I can’t say we have a distinct separation of roles in terms of designing, it’s always a collaboration. However Tammar is in charge of the manufacturing (all hand made in-house) and I am in charge of marketing, dealing with buyers, press, clients…
We like to be there for our clients, they expect to see us when they visit our workshop/store and it is fascinating to get to know each one in person. We have clients that have been coming for the past 5 years and they know that they will always find the perfect jewel which will match their personality-size-style.
ElinorAvni
And what about your collaborations with other designers?
We love to collaborate with other designers. Two of our latest collaborations were with Camilla Wellton, a Swedish fashion designer and the world renown fashion designer Gideon Oberson and his daughter Karen whom we accessorized for their TLV Fashion Week show.
We love the challenge of creating new pieces and matching them to clothing. We really enjoy working with other people, both sides learn from one another and everybody wins.
ElinorAvni
Which materials do you work with?
We don’t limit ourselves to a particular material, we like to keep our options open. Up until now we worked with silver, gold, brass, stainless polymers, leather, wood, silk, stones… and more. We have some exciting new ideas waiting to happen. We inspire to also design jewelry, cloths, handbags and shoes. We are so full of ideas and we have a lot of fun together.ElinorAvni
What is the most unusual piece you have ever designed?
The most unusual piece we designed were two sculptures we carved in wood for a German Client, who wanted to put them on his desk. It turned out great.ElinorAvni
  • Behind the scenes | Photo by Noa Israeli
  • Behind the scenes | Photo by Noa Israeli
  • Photo by Keith Glassman
  • Photo by Keith Glassman
  • Photo by Keith Glassman
What’s next? What is your dream?
New collections, new places in the world to sell and visit… I actually like the thought of not knowing what’s next, then again, who really does?!ElinorAvni
I’m curious to know where does your inspiration come from?
We get inspired by abseloutly everything. Zaha Hadid‘s buildings, ARTechnic / Architect (a Japanese firm), fashion, art, nature, the weather… Because I come from a background in architecture It’s a major source of inspiration.ElinorAvni
Can you tell me which web sites and blogs you visit regularly?
Well lets see, Jak & Jil, Stephanie La Cava, PachaDesign (a blog that wrote about us a while back and now I visit regularly), Bazek Alim (not really design related but inspiring, so appetizing and filled with amazing photos) and many more… Every day I find new and exciting blogs.ElinorAvni
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I received was from my husband who told me to go with my gut, stay focused and do what I do best. Thats what helped me the most when we started out designing very large pieces that were not acceptable back then. But we stuck with it and the reactions were fantastic.ElinorAvni
If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Being a mother of three (a hands-on mom or as they say “soccer-mom”) and running a successful business, I would say that if I had an extra hour I would probably get some sleep :)ElinorAvni

Yael Keila Sagi | Misfits

Yael Keila Sagi has a thing for bells, no doubt about it! In her debut collection, she decided to play with as many bells as she could lay her hands on.
At first glance it’s hard to spot all the everyday elements who come together so beautifully.
It almost feels like a garage sale gone wild! and I mean that in a good way…
Finding all these crazy elements and ending up with just the right mix is not an easy task but I guess Yael is a master of abandoned objects ;)
{Photos by Shai Schcolnik}
You can get in touch with Yael here: sagikeil {at} smile {dot} net {dot} il

inSync | Iris Saar Isaacs | Minimal Perfection

A few months ago I received an email saying that one of my fave Israeli designers is coming for a holiday visit straight from her home in Australia. You can imagine how excited I was when the time has finally come and I got to see Iris and a few of her oh so minimalistic creations!
It was SO great spending some quality time with this wicked lady and seeing Iris’s latest eye candy, the PEBBLE earrings. A while back I wrote about the PEBBLE necklace, which I adore… but oh my, these earrings! I just love the imperfect shapes. I was amazed to learn that all this beauty is handmade by her! Crazy, right?!
www.insyncdesign.com.au

One On One Break | Ruta Reifen | The Metal Princes

  • Floral Charades Collection
  • Petite Foreal Collection
  • Waiting For Godot Collection
  • Petite Foreal Collection
  • Waiting For Godot Collection
Belive it or not, my first post ever was about Ruta Reifen’s graduation project. I remember how amazed I was starring at her “Waiting for Godot” for a very long time. A lot has changed since then. Ruta is on her way to become a jewelry rock star in the city of all possibilities NYC and me… well you know, I’m here.
The one thing that hasn’t change is Ruta’s ability to treat metal as her own bread and butter. This girl with the big bright eyes and the most radient face is my next One On One Break.

www.rutareifen.com
I’d love to hear about you, your journey, how it all began.
After high school my family and I moved to London for a year. I studied in acting school full-time, theatre was and still is my first love. I decided to take evening beginners Jewelry making class with Liz Collins at Central Saint Martins College of Art. I was 17 at the time and had no idea what a great opportunity this would be. I immediately fell head over heels for the craft of silversmithing- I knew then and there that I belong at a jewelry bench with saw blades, files, torches, wax carving tools, drill bits, hammers, burrs, and most importantly METAL. It was so great, I used to sneak into classes that I wasn’t registered for just to keep working. So I ended up at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and majored in Jewelry Design. Immediately after I continued my academic journey at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence RI, to get my MFA.RutaReifen
Can you describe your work process for me?
My process is so specific; I can’t resist it even though I’ve tried. Before I embark on a new or continue a body of work, I have many sleepless nights. I cannot sleep because I’m constantly thinking about the work. When I approach my bench, I let the mind rest and my intuition completely takes over. The aesthetic quality of my work is incredibly important to me and composition is everything!!! Maker hat is on, and the work begins.RutaReifen
Which materials do you work with?
Primarily metal, this material never ceases to challenge me as a maker. Gold, Silver, Copper they are elements- isn’t that crazy and fabulous?
I always use one more material; this is where the materiality and crafting of the work become a part of its conceptual content. I love combining earthy substances with metal, they contrast as well as compliment each other.
Recently I’ve been using Auto-motive paint with metal; I use it in a way so they enhance each other.
RutaReifen
What is the most unusual piece you have ever designed?
I carved a huge log pendant out of wax and converted it with metal. The shift to a larger scale was a big step out of my comfort zone. Making a sculptural object that completely disregarded the body was a great exercise for me.RutaReifen
I’d love to hear the story behind your MA final project.
My MFA thesis work was a commentary to my observation on how we, as a modern western society, due to mass digital media, are exposed to sights we would have hardly come across otherwise in our daily lives. In my crafting process, I mimic the way I perceive the natural world rather than its appearance, in the form of flowery asymmetrical compositions.RutaReifen
  • Floral Charades Collection
  • Floral Charades Collection
  • Floral Charades Collection
  • Waiting For Godot Collection
  • Waiting For Godot Collection
What’s next? What is your dream?
I am now working on a new collection still dealing with the idea of “hyper reality”. I want to focus even more on wearable jewelry pieces. Little exaggerated treasures from nature- or are they?RutaReifen
I’m curious to know where does your inspiration come from?
I research, raise questions, and write; my work is always responding or related in some form to social phenomena.RutaReifen
Can you tell me which designers inspire you?
Every artist/designer is smart in a different way. I am lucky to have so many talented friends and so I guess it is my friends that are most Inspiring.RutaReifen
What about some web sites and blogs that you visit regularly?
I promise this is the honest truth- DesignBreak is my favorite, you are so design savvy and you feature such good work it is a pleasure to read your words!!
I also go on ‘wearable art’ occasionally, Design Milk, Design*Sponge, and of course- Anthropologie.
RutaReifen
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Two Women that are a true inspiration to me, RI based Jewelry artist and educator Noam Elyashiv said to me a few years ago: Don’t be afraid, just keep working! It made me realize that I shouldn’t waste my time on negative energy. And Biba Shutz a NY based Jewelry Artist and Metal sculpture said to me recently: If there are mice in your studio, sleep on the table! The Biba way saying be rigorous and committed.RutaReifen
If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Work in my studio!!! (- am I a workaholic?)RutaReifen
And finally, please do share something random or quirky about yourself!
I hate cooking with a passion. I miss my Mom’s cooking so much!!!RutaReifen

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