Karin
Jacobson:  |
| Design
Philosophy
Over the last decades, we have seen a design revolution in which even the most banal and inexpensive of items have been redesigned to be beautiful, and industrial designers have become artists. While fine jewelry has always been about beauty, craftsmanship and great design, I also want my work to be available to a broad audience. I use materials such as sterling and lab-grown or less expensive gems so that I can focus on form, and make innovative design affordable. Inspiration Play is a central theme in my work. My inspiration comes from science fiction, comic books, mechanical toys and Japanese animation, so the look is futuristic and fun. I like pieces that make a bold statement so I use big shapes, clean lines and bright colors. But equally important is to do this while maintaining the same high level of comfort and craftsmanship, which I learned as a traditional goldsmith. My ultimate goal is to create pieces that are sculptural on their own and functional as jewelry. |