Kinekt, a NYC company based has created an original ring called the “Gear Ring.” The Gear Ring is an exclusive jewelry that features a high quality mechanism. Made of matt stainless steel, the “Gear Ring” features six micro-precision gears that turn simultaneously when you spin the outer rims. It is currently available in four different (US) sizes.
Price: $165 (available worldwide with free shipping) from www.kinektdesign.com
John Hardy comes from Canada but in 1975 he moved to Indonesian island of Bali in order to study the Balinese jewelry-making techniques. The John Hardy brand is born in 1989 from a collaboration between designers and artisans. They created several great pieces such as this silver tiger head bracelet.
$1,495 from Johnhardy.com
This star necklace is in acrylic and is also available in black, bronze, silver, gold with a sterling silver chain. By “Alex & Chloe”.
$38 from www.alexandchloe.com
A very original pendant for bicycles fans. This jewel have been inspired by a sprocket. Made in steel, completely pierced and finished by hand. By Gianfranco Quartaroli.
€60 from Gioigelli Circuiti
Punk-Inspired bracelet from Anomaly. Sterling silver, 0.6 cm wide. Size adjustable.
$235.00 from Apartment3
Just as bags, scarves and other accessories are no longer the sole preserve of the ladies, and cosmetics are starting to become more accessible to men, men’s jewellery is no different and several trends which began to emerge at the beginning of the summer season are setting in.
Indeed, more than ever this season, the street is inspiring fashion and vice versa, undeniably so; just like in the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Pharrell, the street is becoming gentrified and is taking to flirting with glamour, a sort of bling bling chic is starting to show its face.
And Hoon Paris, created in 2005 by Adrien Haddad, has understood the phenomenon well; it specialises in top-of-the-range streetwear and has already been selling luxury pendants and rings for three years, with just the right ghetto twist: stylish and virile, and whether in gold or silver, it all works rather well!
The only problem is the price: you need to spend at least €300 to have the privilege of wear the aforementioned pendants or rings, so they’re only for those who haven’t yet been hit by the credit crunch…but we can all dream! (Adrien, should you happen to read these words…)
It’s been a while since I spoke about jewellery (or galleries or scullduggery… hmm…), then I discovered the Ikken collection. Loving their work!
Recently released by Baptiste Bataille, who trained as a stylist, this brand marries western culture with traditional crafts of the Sahel. African art inspired the collection’s refined design, with curves shaped like dunes, the use of materials such as ebony, bone, shagreen and pure silver. Various different types of bracelets, and pendants are available in the first collection available from Numanu, at 8 rue de Turenne, Paris 4 (Tell ‘em Joe from “Comme un camion / French Truckers” sent you and you’ll get a 10% discount).
The shop itself is very “ethical”, which is also the case for Ikken, which has set up an aid project for a Touareg jewllery cooperative, which is supplied for the most part by local producers.
It’s been a while since I talked about rings! Here’s one I like particularly well: a steel ring that looks solid, with a touch of originality. Spexton was created in 2003 by two Americans: Greg Shelton & Nate McPherson. And for their brief history, Greg, the creator, was a truck driver for 12 years! It’s the truth! ;-)
€249 from Spexton
Here’s a nice idea for a present for rugby fans: a silver rugby ball, set with two 0.02 carat black diamonds on a black cord. I can’t say I’m blown away by this piece of jewellery, but given the restraints imposed (jewellery and rugby) I think it works quite well. It’s stylish and captures the moment perfectly.
€145 from Adamence
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