Jewellery

Data capture was the inspiration for Qiuyu Yang’s ‘Flaneur’ collection, in which she aimed to capture 2D data from digital health trackers and visualise them through a 3D-printing technique. Thus her jewellery designs become unique to each wearer.

Would most like to work with: Alexander McQueen

Here, we focus our loupe on graduates who’ve shone this year in the field of watches and jewellery design. Fashion: Lune Kuipers. Writer: Caragh McKay

Graduate Directory 2018: Jewellery — Photography: Lee Whittaker. Sweater, £840, by Bottega Veneta

The magical light play of mirrors inspired Mia Copíková to construct her own refractive material, layering mirror fragments with rock crystal and gold, such as in this two-piece brooch, designed to lead both viewer and wearer to question where the glow is coming from.

Would most like to work with: Olafur Eliasson

The smoothness of resin gives it a tactile quality that’s perfectly suited to jewellery design, a key factor in Song Wang’s approach. This earring is part of her ‘Insecure’ collection, and can also be worn as a ring.

Would most like to work with: A fashion designer who wants to explore the idea of beautiful, functional jewellery

Photography: Lee Whittaker. Blazer, £2,115, by Bottega Veneta

Hannah Silver is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, spanning national newspapers and independent magazines. Currently Art, Culture, Watches & Jewellery Editor of Wallpaper*, she has overseen offbeat art trends and conducted in-depth profiles for print and digital, as well as writing and commissioning extensively across the worlds of culture and luxury since joining in 2019.