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1. How long have you been working on the work bench you currently using? Does it have a story / history? It has been 10 years since 2009. It was my aunt’s who passed away when I was little. I had no idea she had same job as mine, a jeweler. I inherited all of her tools and the bench was the biggest one. 2. Which is your favorite tool, and why? Once, an opportunity to think about the very first tool in history, which is the origins of human making, was given to me. As I kept thinking about the first tool and my favorite tool, I found out that we have another tool that has come before the first one. Our hands. If we did not have our hands at the first place, the first tool and the other tools that came after would not come to exist either. So my favorite tool is my hand and second to my hands, I would say flex shaft is my favorite tool. I think I would that tool most often and I can’t do any work without it. I have three different ones. 3. What is the jewellery making technique / process you enjoy the most, and why? I think it is carving I enjoy the most these days, if you count that as a jewelry making technique. Carving wood takes a long time, and I cannot foresee how the wood will react to my carving. The natural pattern it already owned starts to dance slowly as I start to carve. The pattern flows on the wood, and the form I carve gets curvier wishing the pattern to be more alive. 4. Anything else you want to tell us about your jewellery bench? Maybe once a month, I feel sad for my aunt the original owner of the bench. She studied in US and came back with a brand-new bench to work with and didn’t get a chance to use it because she passed away too young. It is kind of a gift from her who loved me so much even though she didn’t buy it for me. I will take good care of it until I am done with my work. See more about Joo Hyung Park and her jewellery Shop Joo Hyung Park's jewellery

1. How long have you been working on the work bench you currently using? Does it have a story / history? My workbench has been used by me since the beginning of my education as a goldsmith /silversmith in Schoonhoven, the Netherlands in 1983. I made it myself from a standard workbench-top of laminated wood from which I cut the typical half round cut-out with a saw, and attached it to a frame from a secondhand goldsmith-bench that had an old wasted top. The bench peg I made from a solid tropical hardwood (Merbau) thinking that that would last longer than the standard thin ones. So far I have been correct as it is still in place and used daily from dawn till dusk. With a charming amount of wear showing the hand of time (and mine). 2. Which is your favorite tool, and why? Choosing a favorite tool is difficult as I have several but tactility is important for me so with that as a criterium I choose my pliers, planishing hammer and triblet. As they too have been used by me since the beginning they have acquired a great smoothness and patina and I enjoy handling them. 3. What is the jewellery making technique / process you enjoy the most, and why? Again, choosing a favorite jewellery technique/process is a difficult one but I would say that the process of making prototypes for new designs using diverse techniques is the most pleasurable one for me. Creating something out of nothing so to say. Order from chaos! In that process I use standard drawing techniques for the design and sometimes 3d modeling, molding and assembling techniques for metal, paper folding, woodworking techniques etc. It is probably the diverseness of techniques that stimulate me and bring out the feeling in me that I am bit of a sculptor but then for adornment of people. 4. Anything else you want to tell us about your jewellery bench? I am rather fond of my workbench, it is almost a part of me as I have spend so much time working at it creating jewellery for 36 years now. See more about Vincent Van Hees and his jewellery

1. How long have you been working on the work bench you currently using? Does it have a story / history? This bench has been my jewellery home for the past four years. It isn't shiny, but it has a special place in my heart because my little brother built it for me out of a vintage clerk's desk and an old dining table. I call it the 'Bench-Mahal' because it's massive and the legs of the dining table form two white pillars. It's one of the few things I brought with me when I moved to Tasmania from mainland Australia. 2. Which is your favourite tool, and why? My favourite tool is probably my imagination - because the conception and design phase is the bit that gives me most joy. It's where I get to play with 3D objects, spinning them around and unfolding them in my mind until I see them in new ways.  If I had to choose a physical tool, it would be my emery board. I like the simple honesty of the process and the control and beauty it allows. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so seeing an even finish at the end of the process is super satisfying.  3.  What is the jewellery making technique / process you enjoy the most, and why? My favourite moment is opening up a parcel of fresh-baked 3D printed objects and placing them on my bench ready to finish. It's always exciting seeing a piece you've been obsessively tending to on a computer screen for months come to life in the real world. See video of Carl making his Interlace ring More about Carl Noonan and his works.

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1. How long have you been working on the work bench you currently using? Does it have a story / history? I have been working on my bench for about 5 years. I was gifted an old jewellery bench top that was saved from the renovation of another jewellery workshop when I graduated from university. I didn’t    build myself a bench with it for a few years. It wasn’t until I moved into my current workshop I built the bench. 2. Which is your favorite tool, and why? My favourite tool is the pendant drill. I use it to carve, drill, polish, and sand. It has so many uses and so many attachments that it is the tool that does everything! 3. What is the jewellery making technique / process you enjoy the most, and why? The process I enjoy the most is carving. I hand carve many of my pieces in acrylic and I love the sculptural approach of it. 4. Anything else you want to tell us about your jewellery bench? I do a lot of work at the bench but the unusual nature of my materials means I also work on many benches with many different tools! More about Emmeline Hasting and her works.

Gemstone seems to be something "hard to reach" for a lot of people. They think it is expensive, fragile, too "bling".....Surely there are some exceptional gemstones that have many "0"on the price tag, but there are also a lot of fun items that are more affordable,beautiful and unique. Traditionally people only appreciate the natural beauty of the gemstone - the colour, the brilliance and sparkle that brought out after a gemstone being cut. Nowadays many gem -cutter is putting in creativity into their craft and making very unique pieces. We have discovered the trend of independent gem-cutter is spreading over social media. Their innovative approach on gem-cutting challenge the conventional notion of how gemstone should look like. They are sharing their craft to wider audience. Let us share with you a few of our favorites. Atelier Munsteiner The crown jewel of German gem-cutting - Tom Munsteiner is the master who is well-known for his innovative gem-cutting, his signature style. Every stone he cuts not only bringing out the natural beauty of the gemstone, it is a piece of sculpture on its own. Pebbles Sprout Tia - the amateur turned professional gem-cutter from Melbourne Australia. Bringing her creativity into her gem-cutting. Stones cut by Pebble Sprout Bespoke Gems Another talent from Australia - Doug is a trained engineer turn gem-cutter. He uses his sense of precision from his engineering background into cutting beautiful gemstones. Katharina Kraus Her jewellery collection is comprised of gemstones that is cut by herself with her signature design. This approach is very different from the traditional jewellery design where designer uses conventional cut gemstones, or design around gemstones already existed. You can see all their works at our current exhibition, GEM alethiOLOGY, on now until 22 June. We offer bespoke cut gemstone. Contact us for more details. #gemstones

When it comes to diamond, some people may feel confused about what 's on offer in the market today....Natural Diamond, Lab-Grown Diamond , Synthetic Diamond , Diamond Simulant.....what're their differences and which one should I choose? Natural VS Lab-Grown Diamond was discovered in India around 4th Century BC. Since 1800's, diamond has been mined and later mined underground in a industrial scale. Although there are abundance of diamond on earth, the gem-quality diamond only comprise around 10% of overall diamond being mined. Those diamond that are mined in the ground are considered Natural Diamond - as they are carbon formed under extreme heat and pressures in the earth's mantle. The diamond crystal then be sent to cut and polish to the form that we see on jewellery. As natural diamond occurred naturally from mother-earth, it would run out one day. Whereas Lab-Grown diamond (or sometimes referred as Synthetic diamond) are diamond created in a man-made controlled environment. Lab-Grown diamond is chemically the same as Natural diamond (which is made of pure carbon), so it is " real" in the sense that it has the same physical composition as natural diamond. But it is not same as natural diamond because Lab-Grown is man-made, so the quality can be controlled and its supply is unlimited. The price structure and value of these 2 kind of diamonds are quiet different. Both Natural and lab-grown diamonds are graded based on the 4Cs - Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. One can't say which kind of diamond is better. It all comes down to your requirement. People choose natural diamond because of its rarity ,and that it is coming from the earth. Lab-grown diamond offer the choice to people who concern about the environment impact from mining natural diamond. As long as the seller of either are fully disclosing the source of the diamond, you as a customer can make an informed decision. To understand more about this topic, there is a very good article here by Maddie Stone on this link. Other kind of "Diamond" There are other Diamond Simulants in the market that look like diamond but are neither natural or lab-grown diamond. They are stones that are made of other material, either occur naturally or artificially. Moissanite - Although Moissanite crystal can be naturally occurred, but most of the stones we see are lab-created. Moissanite is engineered to give the illusion of similarity to diamonds, but is compositionally and visually quite different from a real diamond. The durability, brilliance, and color of the two gems are quite distinct. Cubic Zirconia (CZ)- Cubic zirconia is made in a laboratory from a mixture of zirconium oxide powders stabilized with calcium and magnesium .Often regarded as an inexpensive diamond alternative, cubic zirconia is distinct in its aesthetic qualities and physical structure . #diamond #labgrown

When it comes to choosing the ring to commemorate your special moment (Yes, we are talking about Engagement and Wedding ring) , many people would feel confused and not sure where to start..... What is your Style? Although there is a well-perceived image of what an engagement or wedding ring should look like, nowadays we want something better reflects our personality and our stories, especially this is the ring that we will be wearing for a VERY long time! The Alternative Bridal movement is brewing on social media, with couples celebrating their union in unconventional ways. Bridal jewellery is also following this trend. Jewellery designers are introducing ring designs that are more unique and individual, using both conventional and new materials. Stone or No Stone? This is certainly a personal choice. There are endless choices of gemstones such as the more popular diamond, ruby, sapphire.(Read our other post about "What is real diamond?") Some people like to go with their birthstone, or using some unconventional materials. What else I should consider? As this is the ring you would be wearing everyday for a long time, there are a few things you may want to consider when choosing the right ring: 1. Comfort - You certainly don't want to feel having something uncomfortable on your finger. Not only the design matters, also the size of ring, thickness and width contribute the comfort of the ring. 2. Durability - Most of the engagement/wedding rings in the market are made in alloy of precious metal (ie) gold, silver, platinum, so they are quite durable. If you concern about allergy caused by metal, best to know which metal you may have problem with, and check if the alloy would contain that particular metal. 3. Maintenance - the most durable material used in the ring still need regular maintenance, to ensure it would look nice for a very long time, especially 18K white gold or Platinum (as the colour of 18K white gold and the texture on Platinum may have wear and tear after some time). Please check out our selection which we have grouped the styles into different categories, to help you navigate the styles offer by our different designers. See our Engagement Ring & Wedding Ring . We also offer bespoke design service by our portfolio of designers. You can always rely on professional help to choose the right ring. Make an appointment with us now to get a free consultation. #engagementring #weddingring #howtochoose #alternativebridal

Alchemist, magician, god or anamorphic animal, the trickster is known to take many forms. The latest manifestation of this playful character is bringing awareness to the changes in contemporary jewellery and challenging long-held consumer attitudes towards jewellery pieces. Titled “Tricksters”, the exhibition is the second on the subject by artist Anastasia Taylor since completing her MFA research at Monash University. The collection of 14 titanium characters, each a medium to channel changes in technology, expands on the range of designs and materials. The rapid development of digital technology and CAD has allowed artists to work with more complex materials, enabling new interpretations of their imaginative spirit while opening new aesthetics for art and design. By investigating contemporary figurations of the trickster, Anastasia seeks to highlight the impact of this contemporary technology on the jewellery industry. ​​The collection is also a means to challenge long-held, traditional attitudes towards jewellery. It leverages the archetypal trickster as a “culture bringer”.With the ability to shatter existing paradigms, definitions and perceptions, Tricksters opens a channel of communication between the mainstream customer and art jewellery, traditional and contemporary. Through her work, Anastasia leverages the quirkiness and “kawaii” allure of the trickster character and its appeal in Asia, taking customers back to their carefree youth through these lovable characters. At the same time, the trickster is a spirit guide and each figure in the collection evokes unique qualities allowing customers to connect with the one they can relate the most and, perhaps, wear it as a talisman. www.trickster.com.hk Instagram: @trickster_hk Exhibition Period: 21 March - 18 April 2019 Exhibition Opening Reception: Thursday 21 March, 6-9 pm RSVP here #exhibition

Download press release & artists info in English / Chinese Ame Gallery presents “ A Couple of Things” A contemporary jewellery exhibition presenting the dynamic artist couple: Beate Klockmann and Philip Sajet. "Journey of spirit and energy. Balance of elements. Harmony in collaboration. Reflection of the beauty of the world and the cultures that inhabit it. These are all tenets of belief.” Philip Sajet. Fascinated by each other’s perspectives on various subjects surrounding their lives, this exhibition ‘A Couple of Things’ is a collection of contemporary jewellery by German artist, Beate Klockmann and Dutch artist Philip Sajet. “A Couple of Things” heralds their obvious fascination of the same subject matters, yet their inspirations for creating jewellery driven somewhat from being absorbed by alternative perspectives. Beate and Philip, both of whom are prominent artists in the contemporary jewellery world, met in 2000. They fell in love with each other as well as each other’s creations and thus began working together. What became apparent was their differing points of reflection, they would select to work on the same subject, but each taking on a very individual approach. Left: Beate Klockmann, “Les Montagnes”, Enamel on copper, gold Right: Philip Sajet“La Campagna nr 4”Gold, rubies, jade, mother of pearl, rock crystal, paladium In the necklace set ‘Landscape and Mountains’, they both are depicting nature through the colour and texture of their chosen materials. Beate expresses the visual of mountains with sparse vegetation, whereas Philip has made 4 trees with fruits in the foliage, 4 clouds and a small sun. Beate’s sensual approach verses Philip’s playfulness on the subject, has given the audience a glimpse of the dynamic energy that flows between this couple. Their own points of view, culminating into a togetherness and balance. Beate and Philip both works with precious material such as gold and gemstones, as well as other materials that manifest their ideas. In the ring set ‘Rings Red’, both artists are expressing form and the colour red, through the use of their chosen materials. Beate’s signet ring is an inverted pyramid by folding an iron sheet, with enamel applied on the surface, to give a hand-painted effect. The lightness of this ring is in contrast with Philip’s ring, which is made of an inverted–point coloured glass on a chunky shank ring, comparable to a flame of red fire. These rings are a perfect example of the artist’s signature styles. Left: Beate Klockmann ,“Title” , Enamel on iron. Right: Philip Sajet, “Shard ring”, Red glass, niello on silver In this exhibition, 11 sets of exhibits are paired based on a theme, design and choice of materials. These are the results of the shared tales of heritage, travel, music, nature and the elemental universe amongst the couple. Whether in conflict or compliment, there is a story in every piece of jewellery that forms the set, that the audience would certainly find balance and equality within them. Beate and Philip delight the visual, with their dramatic collection of contemporary jewellery. This desire to make "jewellery from the soul” conveying feelings through the wearable art form, has been presented in this carefully curated exhibition. Both Beate and Philip’s works are great examples of contemporary jewellery that express their individual attitudes, methods and materials. Which in turn represents the very meaning of art itself. Download photos of exhibits

The jewellery collection by designer Chiaki Miyauchi, features maki-e, a traditional Japanese lacquer ware technique using on Amber and Pearl. Trunk Show - May 10 - 11 @ Ame Gallery Make appointment here Amber is the fossilization of coniferous resin originating in the mountains, and lacquer is a natural resin processed from the sap of trees. Pearl, on the other hand, comes from the ocean and is created by chance, a cluster born from secretions inside shells. This collection is based on looking at the various chance happenings in nature, and the motifs derive from Japanese flowers, as well as incorporating auspicious feng shui symbols where possible, resulting in a special line of jewelry you can decorate your everyday life with. Chiaki has continued to be fascinated by the beauty of jewels, surrounded by jewelry and ornaments and the unique world they provide. After earning an appraisal qualification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA-GG), she studied jewelry design in Japan and the West. After working with long-established jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers, as well as being in charge of an Italian brand, she established her own collection called TACARA. Authentic jewelry can be born from arranging the beauty found in various traditions around the world and their techniques to contemporary lifestyles. Wanting to create something that somebody can consider “a treasure”, our jewelry is careful made by hand, one by one, by skills artisans in each field, both domestically and internationally. In Japanese, “TACARA”-a treasure -is something that is rare and beautiful therefore valuable; or it can refer to something that has a special or important meaning.

We can re-use the diamonds, gemstones and gold of your existing jewellery to create a new ring by our designers. Send us a photo of your existing jewellery by email or Whatsapp at 62984166. We can propose different ring designs for your to choose and quote the price. Don't want to recycle your existing jewellery? No worries, we can source the gemstones you want and make a new ring for the new year! Visit our collection of rings for some inspirations!