Journal – Insights on Contemporary Jewellery by Nicole van der Wolf
How I made my Coral Reef Necklace - From Concept to Finished Piece
Jewellery rarely begins as something recognisable. More often, it starts as fragments — small decisions, experiments, moments of curiosity that slowly take shape. These pieces began like that too. From Idea to Form These pieces are rooted in memory: time spent in the Caribbean as a child, snorkelling over shallow reefs. What stayed with me was the magic of the layered structures of the corals and natural sponges, small pockets of space, and the patterns of sunlight filtering through water. The three coral reef necklaces in this series — Aqua Jasper, Terra Jasper, and Deep Sea Coral — aim to...
Family heirloom inspires exquisite OOAK necklace – 3rd in series
This delicately coloured gemstone necklaces is the third of my OOAK series and it has me just as excited as the first two! Have a look below at descriptions of this gorgeous piece and pictures of the making process.
Reclaim, recycle, make – How an unassuming agate pendant turned into this stunning OOAK Necklace – 2nd in series
I’m delighted to show you the second in my series of one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces! Have a look below at descriptions of this gorgeous piece and pictures of the making process.
With this necklace I first fell in love with the tiny red Carnelian beads and the stunning contrast of the delicate grass green Peridot.
Patience and perseverance – the story of making this technical OOAK neckpiece – 1st in series
It’s been a bit quiet recently as I was busy working on this latest piece – I am so excited to announce the first of a series of one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces! Have a look below at descriptions of this gorgeous piece and pictures of the making process.
Let’s create some new memories
Open your jewellery box(es) and take a stroll down memory lane, remembering where you picked up a particular piece, the special occasion it marks or the person who gave it to you.
You’ll likely find some broken jewellery, single earrings and sentimental pieces you’re unlikely to wear again. Why not recycle these bits and pieces into something exciting and new, creating new memories and a piece you’ll love to wear?