Jewelry

May 15, 2019

These 400-Year-Old Rings Unfold to Reveal Astronomical Spheres

What if you could wear the entire universe on your finger? Since ancient times, astronomers around the world have used models of the sky to make calculations. With the advent of the armillary sphere, stargazers were given a physical model to better visualize the lines of celestial longitude and latitude. Created independently in ancient Greece and ancient China, these armillary spheres consisted of spherical rings centered on either the Earth or the Sun.

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April 30, 2018

Glass Wave Rings and Necklaces Let You Wear the Swirling Motion of the Ocean

Jewelry designers Lada Tazetdinova and Ekaterina Kotova are the makers behind DriftLand, a jewelry brand that creates one-of-a-kind rings, necklace pendants, earrings, and bracelets inspired by ocean waves. Handmade with clear and blue glass, each free-form shape is made using a process called annealing, whereby the material is melted, formed, and cooled using a temperature-controlled kiln. The resulting sculptural pieces of glass jewelry are incredibly textural, immortalizing the movement of crashing waves.

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August 1, 2017

15 Creative Products of July by Cutting Edge Artists, Designers, and Makers

Over the years, online shopping has become a way of life. The practice allows us to completely avoid brick-and-mortar stores and discover products and brands that we wouldn’t otherwise. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices, take solace in our companion site, My Modern Met Selects. There, we have a curated selection of unique items from makers around the world.

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