In the early 19th century, “Fer de Berlin” was the term for highly popular pieces of jewellery made of metal wire. They were very finely engraved gems that were manufactured with high craftsmanship in iron foun-dries in Berlin. As such they were also an expression of the then predominant common preference for distinctive yet unobtrusive aesthetics. The design of the jewellery series “cut” adopts a similar approach. In the sense of a “reduction of the gem to the basic cut shape,” these pieces of jewellery aim at visualising significance and value independent of the material. The pieces are made of stainless steel using advanced industrial laser micromachining technology, which requires meticulous planning of the object. The result is outstanding in terms of both precision and expressivity. These rings showcase a fascinating geometric design idiom that is only possible thanks to the special manufacturing technique. They possess an impressive three-dimensional appearance. Paired with the tactile appeal of stainless steel, these rings sit softly on the finger. They embody a sophisticated design concept which, realised by innovatively making use of contemporary technology, led to pieces of jewellery of high aesthetics and expressivity.
Statement by the Jury
The rings of the “cut” jewellery series fascinate beholders at first glance. Using the possibilities offered by laser micromachining in a creative manner, they emerged as gems with a distinctive visual appeal. They look like self-enclosed three-dimensional units, yet the individual layers they are made of are still perceivable. They touch the senses with their inspired design and exude a sense of high value.
