W
e often taut the “talismanic effects” of jewelry, even noting the increased appeal, during troubling times, of pieces that are imbued with spiritual meaning. Yet for those of us who wear jewelry every day, which I have to assume is anyone reading this story, jewelry’s ability to sooth and placate is even more pronounced in pieces that were designed to move, flip, whir and spin.
Header image features Moritz Gllik
Yet for those of us who wear jewelry every day, which I have to assume is anyone reading this story, jewelry’s ability to sooth and placate is even more pronounced in pieces that were designed to move, flip, whir and spin.
Atelier Zobel by Peter Schmid
Image courtesy of ONDYN
In addition to giving us something to do with our hands, whether we’re working out nervous energy or distracting ourselves from a task at hand, the functionality of some of the jewelry shown here also allows for multiple looks in the same piece. Kavant & Sharart’s earrings from their Twist collection, as an example, can be transformed into different configurations, depending on one’s mood, while the Harmony ring from SICIS was designed as a jewel in motion, with detachable elements that can be separated and recombined.
Image courtesy of Uniform Object
We also see pieces whose capabilities are hidden at first glance, but serve a function, like Jade Ruzzo’s mirrored compact pendant, or Three Storie’s Owl Amulet pendant, which opens to reveal a tiny compartment. And then there are pieces with bits and bobs that can be fiddled with, like Meredith Young’s Scarab ring whose ethereal teal enamel wings open to unveil a diamond pave body, or Peruffo’s Guitar bangle with its threadlike moving elements arranged in an arc.
Image courtesy of Monica Rich Kosann
Whatever the category, all of the designs showcased in this story provide us with ample opportunities to fidget, and they all feel like an elegant retort to admonishments to “sit still” directed to the antsy children inside of us.
Image courtesy of Kavant & Sharart
Image courtesy of Peruffo
Image courtesy of Three Stories
Image courtesy of Austy Lee
Image courtesy of SICIS
Image courtesy of SICIS
Image courtesy of Sorellina
Image courtesy of Harwell Godfrey
Image courtesy of FUTURA
Image courtesy of dinh van
Image courtesy of Ye Brand
Image courtesy of Cultus Artem
Image courtesy of Meredith Young
Image courtesy of Meredith Young
Image courtesy of Tanya Farah
Image courtesy of Tanya Farah
Image courtesy of Marina B
Image courtesy of Marina B
Image courtesy of Lydia Courteille
Image courtesy of Lydia Courteille
Image courtesy of Helena Rose
Image courtesy of Helena Rose
Image courtesy of Eden Presley
Image courtesy of Lisa Nik
Image courtesy of Marie Mas
Image courtesy of ÍTÄ
Image courtesy of CIRCA 1700
Image courtesy of CIRCA 1700
Image courtesy of Jade Ruzzo
Image courtesy of Jade Ruzzo
Image courtesy of Tirisi
Image courtesy of Piranesi
Image courtesy of ANZIE
Image courtesy of IDORO
Image courtesy of Edina Kiss
Image courtesy of 12th House
Image courtesy of Plat Africa
Image courtesy of Selim Mouzannar
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