In addition to those big jewelry brands that reign over the high jewelry circle, there are many designer brands that favor the chain element. They even made a name for themselves with it. If you like chain jewelry, you really can not miss the infinite brain of these designers!
David Yurman:Metal sculptor design chain
American jewelry designer David Yurman (DavidYurman) may be familiar to you. The first word that pops into your head when you think of him is “cool”.
Yes, this designer’s personal style is very strong. He followed his first teacher – Ernesto Gonzalez, a Cuban welder and sculptor. He later studied under four or five modernist sculptors, so it’s no surprise that he’s opting for a tough approach with an industrial twist.
His signature design is the “Sculpted Cable” collection, inspired by the San Francisco Bridge metal cables.
In fact, all classic collections are chain designs. “DY Madison,” “DY Mercer,” “Chain,” ….. Take your pick from the various collections. They’ve got the chain down pat.
David Yurman has long been in the field of high beads, and this year’s diamond high beads series focuses on sparkle.
Diamonds will be set all over the chain, simple but not simple. Craftsmanship and creativity are seen in the details. Whether the metal is exposed or not, and how it is exposed are all hidden tricks.
Ana Khouri: The Contrast between the Real and the Imaginary
Brazilian-born jewelry designer “Ana Khouri” first studied sculpture, and then transferred to Parsons School of Design to study design.
After that, she studied design at Parsons School of Design, and earned a degree in jewelry design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
So for the first few years of her career she worked as a sculptor. It wasn’t until 2013 that she launched her first jewelry line. She always likes to collaborate with auction houses to organize jewelry exhibitions, and Sotheby’s, Christie’s. That’s why she always uses some of the finest stones in her work.
You know, sculpture jewelry designers are tough, even if “Ana Khouri” is a elegant woman.
But her work is full of power, and the chain is her partner in crime.
As an expression of her inspiration, chains have been featured in many of her creations and have taken their place on the Hollywood red carpet.
During Paris Haute Couture Week in July this year, “Ana Khouri” and Christie’s launched her first high-bead collection.
Chains were again the star of the collection.
She used chains and curves to create a contrast between the real and the imaginary. She also uses metal chains and crystal curves to create textural contrasts.
Fragility and solidity, natural haziness and industrial smoothness. These contrasts are skillfully linked together, with the addition of sparkling diamonds and brightly colored gemstones, adding magnificence to the power.
Otto Jakob: It’s all in the details.
German jewelry designer Otto Jakob is self-taught in jewelry design.
Originally studying art history as well as painting, he began studying goldsmithing and jewelry design in the 1980s.
He is obsessed with Etruscan, Celtic and Greek cultures, and his overall style is Renaissance vintage.
Such a master of the classics also likes chains? Yes, let’s not forget that chains in jewelry have a long history.
But this master’s chain jewelry is very different from others. He shows the beauty of details. Each link is handmade, and you can see the detailed metal patterns.
He will add other materials to the chain links, such as vibrant red, black and green vitreous. Not only does it enhance visual vigor, but it also adds comfort to the wearer.
Another piece he brought to TEFAF was a long necklace with a pendant. The pendant is a rock crystal with unusual cloud inclusions, encased in an unusual texture created in white and yellow gold. The chain necklace, on the other hand, is set with black, yellow and white diamonds on the inside to echo this ancient patina.
Orlov: structural player
Husband and wife design duo Angela and Christian Orlov created jewelry brand Orlov.
Each couple has their own strengths. Christian Orlov was originally a diamond merchant, specializing in finding gems.
His wife, Angela, is more creative. She began her studies in diplomatic relations, then worked in the jewelry and art departments of Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Where she saw the world and took on the brand design.
They like their jewelry to be bold and avant-garde, but with luxury.
The pieces always have an aggressive and powerful aesthetic, and they draw inspiration from dangerous animals. Snakes and crocodiles are their favorites.
The latest collection, “Croco Dream”, is inspired by crocodiles and contains soft and cozy chains
But each link is three-dimensional, with an unusual diamond shape that resembles crocodile bumps. Dangerous and mysterious, they captured it and depicted it in a clean chain in modernist condensed language.
The collection immediately caught the eye of fashionistas, from Jennifer Lopez to Rihanna, who became fans of the chains. They moved from the figurative crocodile to the abstract chain. This is a ferocious reptile with sharp scales and raised bony plates that give it a menacing presence. Orlov captured this and refined it into a new structure for chain jewelry.
The richness and variety of materials used to embellish it, especially the diamonds set in the tapered facets. Enhancing the three-dimensionality of each chain link, especially when stacking them, you can be the center of attention in a crowd, no matter how simple the clothing you pair them with.
The chain is really on fire. It’s no longer just something to accompany or stack. It has taken on all sorts of variations and creative looks in jewelry designers’ hands. The unique advantage of this seemingly simple jewelry is that it is versatile and can easily create an atmosphere.
That’s why it can win everyone’s attention in the jewelry circle and become the protagonist of the high jewelry circle. This is from a small supporting role. Are you still disappointed?
