Anne Ute Kaden
1988 Born in Karl-Marx-Stadt
2007–2011 Silversmith at Zeichenakademie Hanau
2011 State Winner and 2nd Federal Winner, competition Deutsches Handwerk; Federal Winner “Die Gute Form“
2018 Messe Frankfurt, "Next Design Generation" with Alloy 925
2019 MA Industrial Design, Burg Giebichenstein, Halle
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Anne Ute Kaden

The pieces of jewelry that Anne Ute Kaden offers under her “Alloy 925” label are like snapshots of places and times. Every item is uniquely and experimentally made from 925 silver. Each one manifests the relationship between its wearer and its place of origin. Its shape, color and surface are influenced by the molding method. The molten alloy is poured directly into molds made of various earthen materials, thus creating rough structures and plays of color on the metal’s surface. This results in an individuality that gradually acquires greater significance because the wearer and natural influences continually change the jewelry.

Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted on site in Icelandic earth. Photo Sophie Valentin (Ring), Monika Hoffmann (landscape).
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted on site in Icelandic earth. Photo Sophie Valentin (Ring), Monika Hoffmann (landscape).
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in aerated concrete.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in aerated concrete.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in charcoal.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in charcoal.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Wedding rings. Gold 585, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Wedding rings. Gold 585, melted in sand.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in charcoal.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in charcoal.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in plaster.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in plaster.
Ring <em>Alloy 925</em>. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Anne Ute Kaden, jewelry
Ring Alloy 925. Silver 925, melted in sand.
Pair of cups. Silver 925, forged.
Anne Ute Kaden
Pair of cups. Silver 925, forged.
Graduation work, ensemble for asparagus. 925 silver, stainless steel, forged, assembled.
Anne Ute Kaden
Graduation work, ensemble for asparagus. 925 silver, stainless steel, forged, assembled.
Milk and sugar. Silver 925, forged, assembled.
Anne Ute Kaden
Milk and sugar. Silver 925, forged, assembled.
Four-piece cutlery. Brass, stainless steel, silver-plated, forged, assembled.
Anne Ute Kaden
Four-piece cutlery. Brass, stainless steel, silver-plated, forged, assembled.