Neither design nor jewelry design are protected terms. This means anyone can use and misuse them, which happens quite often. Nevertheless, a unique design culture in jewelry making has developed in the German-speaking world since the 1970s, with the Niessing manufactory taking a pioneering role in the beginning. In the 1980s and 1990s, numerous individual jewelry designers established themselves – some are still active today, and a few more joined in the 2000s. But where is the new generation?
Jewelry design, honest and serious, means small-batch production with excellent craftsmanship, and sometimes even artistic standards in workshops and manufactories. Behind every piece of jewelry with a design claim lies an idea, an attitude, and often years of development. Jewelry design stands for simple beauty and durability – as our examples show.
At Germany’s most important jewelry fair, Inhorgenta Munich – with 870 exhibitors from 37 countries last year – discerning jewelry designers exhibit in Hall B2. Unfortunately, it is only a small group. Even some very renowned workshops are no longer represented at the trade fair. Therefore, it is even more important to appreciate the outstanding quality of those still represented and to contribute to preserving this culture in the jewelry landscape.
Angela Hübel, Bermuda ring. 750 gold, diamonds. Photo Matthias Hoffmann. www.angelahuebel.de
Patrick Malotki, Solitaire rings. 18-carat yellow gold or black stainless steel, brilliant-cut diamond. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 426. www.patrickmalotki.de
Claudia Hoppe. Surf bangle. 750 gold, photo Eva Klingler. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 368. www.claudia-hoppe.de
Johanna Otto, Leaf-Art earrings, stainless steel, ceramic coating, 750 yellow gold, diamonds. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 226. www.johannaotto.de
Oliver Schmidt, earrings Oval Band, 750 yellow gold. Inhorgenta Munich, hall B2, booth 226. www.ol-schmidt.de
Manu Jewelry, R1415PE ring. Silver 925, gold 900, pearl. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 147. www.manuschmuck.de
Jutta Ulland, Fächerzauber (Magic fan) ring. 925 silver. Inhorgenta Munich, hall B2, booth 366. www.jutta-ulland.de
Vera Rhodius, necklace. Historic glass, fine gold-plated silver. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 161.
www.vera-rhodius-schmuck.de
Corinna Heller, Einsteiner rings. Tourmaline, yellow gold 750, rubellite, rose gold 750, kunzite, rose gold 750. Inhorgenta, hall B2, booth 231, www.corinnaheller.de
Pura Ferreiro, Amphora pendant and Beechnut earrings. 900 gold with granulation. www.puraferreiro.de
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