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Hemmerle to Debut The [AL] Project & New Stand at TEFAF Maastricht
Jewels du JourFrom dazzling delectable delights to mesmerizing jewels of the Nile, Hemmerle knows no bounds when it comes to inspiration for its special jewelry collections. For its latest unique series, Hemmerle explores the diverse characteristics of aluminum in The [AL] Project. Like modern day alchemists, Hemmerle’s highly skilled craftsmen have transformed this versatile everyday metal into 15 one-of-a-kind pairs of earrings and a brooch inspired by eclectic themes including nature, minimalism and geometry. Earth’s most precious materials – glistening gemstones such as diamonds, sapphires, aquamarines and garnets – are seamlessly set in this more common metal, which was once considered the most valuable and sought after material in the world. “Aluminium’s natural strength and lightness in weight provided the perfect opportunity for us to experiment further with the metal and celebrate its past splendour,” explains Christian Hemmerle. “Its malleability enabled us to focus on innovation and create intricate works which are delicate in design yet highly durable, whilst remaining true to our dedication to craftsmanship.” No stranger to experimenting with unconventional metals in its jewelry, Hemmerle boldly continues this tradition of creative exploration with aluminum. Pairing different colored metals with gemstones has become a signature of the firm’s design repertoire, a practice that often necessitates […]