Photo Installation & Diamond Earrings
Can you tell the difference? For decades now, international media has called for attention on conflict diamonds. In many African countries, diamonds continue to be linked to the abuse of human rights, insurgent groups, unscrupulous governments and the fuelling of conflict. Illicit diamonds make fabulous profits for terrorists and corporations alike. With as much clarity has a high quality stone, the jewellery industry illustrates the willingness of the world to turn away, blinded by the calming sparkle of beautiful jewels.
Arabel's passion for materials and their intrinsic meanings is clear, both in her jewellery and in her other art works. An emerald-cut sapphire or a gram of gold are more than what simply meets the eye; they carry stories accumulated over time and regions. Shapes aren’t just a physical form; they are suggestive, capable of evoking an association or a childhood memory. Arabel is interested in these triggers; catalysts for realising passions and desires.
Tanzanite & Enamel Earrings
The recent revival of traditional craftsmanship has boosted a demand for bespoke designs that are influenced by antique forms and cultural heritage. These earrings are a modern-day interpretation of historical craft; a contemporary language exploring a unique, ancient narrative.
Tanzanite & Pearl Ring
The filigree technique can function just like a pencil drawing a line on a page; it allows infinite outcomes and endless possibilities for creating meaning. By combining this lace-like technique with other materials, like pearls, contrasting shapes start layering to create a beautiful story.
Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings
Edition 1 of 1, in private collection
Centre-stage is the triumphant Goddess of Love and Beauty; known by the Romans as Venus and by the Greeks as Aphrodite. Nude and emerging from a shell, like a luminous new pearl, Venus perfectly embodies the rebirth of civilisation, new hope and social shift that followed the turmoil of the Middle Ages. This ethereal beauty and fresh-faced glow was the inspiration behind the Birth of Venus earrings. Just like the Goddess herself, these intricate creations draw every eye in their direction.