Strong the force is with these ones
The latest Star Wars film is out soon. Hurray hurrah. It would be tempting to parade the range of jewellery that directly references this ongoing intergalactic saga. Let’s face it any ring set that reminds you of the ‘I love you, I know’ moment can only be a good thing, although I would insist on wearing both of them right now to make the late Carrie Fischer proud. So, let’s voyage to a galaxy not so far away and a time not so long ago to fill this space (the final frontier) – sorry, that’s the other one)).
What came first the deco or the droid? -when looking at the ring below I can’t help but wonder if George Lucas was a fan of Art Deco jeweller Gerard Sandor.
The exhibitors at the Goldsmiths Fair in October this year provided a plethora of inspiring jewels that feel like they could nod to that future/past in spacetime.
Evgeniia Balashova utilises 3D printing techniques to very different ends with her varied portfolio of work, yet retains an overarching feeling of innovation with a simple use of colour and a mixture of precious materials and newer technology. I feel like this neck-piece gives an impression of the flowing robes and sometimes earlobes of our Star Wars motley crew.
Susi Hines Orbis collection have a definite planetary appearance and their dark encrusted spheres are indeed reminiscent of the Death Star. This collection was inspired by Renaissance mapping of the world and is described as celestial globes with hidden surprises in these kinetic rings.
Finally you can look to these earrings by Margaux Clavel for a dainty homage to the regal dressing up box of Padme Amidala.
May the force be with you and in your making too.
Lil Adams is the London Jewellery School Sundays Studio Manager. Lil studied Fine Art in Leeds and lived in Melbourne before travelling about and settling in London. She now works at the British Architectural Library and enjoys making jewellery with found and natural objects and is shamelessly addicted to casting.