To mark e.g.etal’s 25th anniversary, a collection of e.g.etal artists have each created a piece of jewellery that exists at the intersection of defiance and desire. These are beautiful, covetable objects that also challenge the wearer and push at the boundaries of what jewellery can be.
Conventionally, stone is incorporated into jewellery as a feature: fixed into a metal setting. For this piece, Anita has set a stone within a stone that encircles the wearer’s finger, defying traditional methods of stone setting and wearing. The making process is technical, intricate and physical. This piece is a contemporary incarnation of an ancient tradition. Carved stone rings were fashioned by ancient civilizations. Anita believes wearing a stone ring speaks to an innate desire of mankind to fashion adornment from the earth’s beautiful treasures. Material that is millions of years old that will continue on into the future after being shaped by human hands.
Pieces from this collection will be shipped at the conclusion of the exhibition (from 23rd November, 2023)