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A closer look at the design decisions that connect a stone to its setting, and a finished jewel to the person who wears it.
A rounded stone needs a different frame from an elongated drop or an open circle. Its outline helps determine the visible setting, while its dimensions affect the height and proportions of the finished jewel.
The first questions are practical as well as visual. Where does the piece need support? How will its proportions sit on the body? Which details should be visible from the side? The answers shape the design before surface ornament is considered.
A setting brings several responsibilities together. It holds the stone, establishes its orientation and forms the points through which the jewel is worn. Its edges and openings also influence how much of the central material the eye can see.
The width of the metal frame changes how much of the stone you see. A close border emphasises its outline; a wider setting introduces another shape around it. Compare the side and front views to understand the construction of the particular piece.
A front view tells only part of a jewel’s story. The profile, reverse and fastening reveal how it meets the wearer. These views help explain the height of a ring, the fall of a pendant or the way an earring is intended to sit.
Ask about details that affect daily wear. How does the fastening work? How high does the ring sit? Can the pendant move along its chain? These questions are as useful as a close look at the front.
GREIGN brings jade into a modern wardrobe, drawing on Chinese culture, architectural forms and the details of fine jewellery.
We design around the stone, from the width of its setting to the way the finished piece sits on the body.
She knows the pieces she reaches for, and enjoys finding something new to wear with them.
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