Journal
This journal offers insights into the ideas and processes behind the jewellery of Nicole van der Wolf. Here I share the stories behind my collections, reflections on contemporary jewellery, and thoughts on materials, movement, and design. Water in its many forms — from ocean waves to frozen landscapes — often serves as a starting point for my work.
You will also find articles exploring kinetic jewellery, unusual gemstones, and the materials used in my studio practice.
Featured Articles
Start with the key thematic articles.
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Jewellery Inspired by Water: From Ocean Waves to Frozen Landscapes Discover how different states of water — movement, ice, and sunlight on the sea — inspire the ShipShape, Midnight Snow, and Summer Strand collections. → Read the article |
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How Kinetic Jewellery Works |
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Jewellery Between Art and Adornment A reflection on jewellery as both sculpture and personal adornment, and its relationship with the body and movement. → Read the article |
Stories Behind the Collections
Explore the ideas and inspirations behind my jewellery collections.
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The Story Behind the ShipShape Collection |
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The Story Behind the Summer Strand Collection |
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The Story Behind the Midnight Snow Collection Graphic jewellery inspired by winter landscapes and frozen water. → Read the article |
Materials and Techniques
Insights into the materials and techniques used in my studio.
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Why I Work With Argentium Silver A closer look at Argentium silver and why it suits sculptural jewellery design. → Read the article |
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Designing Jewellery Around Unusual Gemstones How fantasy-cut gemstones, drusy stones and other unusual materials influence jewellery design. → Read the article |
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Explore the Collections
If you would like to see the jewellery discussed in these articles, explore the collections:
• ShipShape
• Summer Strand
• Midnight Snow
Learn more about my artistic approach in the Artist Statement.