The predominant metal is silver or Argentium® Silver or a combination of both. May be cast, fabricated, forged, assembled or created with any combination of techniques.
Artist Statement: The first step was to make the two stamps used for the pattern. The rolled ingot is fully stamped, the shape of the bracelet is cut, formed and slightly anticlastic. The two-part bezel was 3D-drawn allowing the stone to be perfectly sandwiched and then laser-welded closed. Materials used include sterling silver, 18K gold, pietersite and diamonds. Read More
First Place
“Itado”
Matthieu Cheminée
Montreal, QC, Canada
Artist Statement: The “Koral” bracelet was inspired by marine life. The body of the bracelet was hand-sawed from silver plate, and the texture around the holes drilled with a bur. The gemstone setting acts as a box clasp. Materials used include oxidized sterling silver, 18K gold, amethyst goethite quartz and diamonds. Read More
