Pennino American Costume Jewellery Firm
Pennino Retro Citrine Spray: American costume jewelry firm in New York, active 1926-1961. Known for Zodiac-themed designs and nature-inspired pieces in vibrant colors. Closed in 1961.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The Jewellery Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design explores the visionaries who transform precious metals, gemstones, and innovative materials into wearable art. From historic royal collections to avant-garde contemporary jewelry, this collection highlights the artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation that define jewellery design.
✔ Profiles of Renowned Jewellery Designers – Explore the works of Cartier, René Lalique, Bulgari, Fabergé, Coco Chanel, Elsa Peretti, and contemporary jewellery artists.
✔ Jewellery Movements & Styles – Discover the evolution of jewellery through Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernist, Minimalist, and High Jewellery trends.
✔ Techniques & Craftsmanship – Learn about hand engraving, filigree, lost-wax casting, gemstone setting, enamel work, and 3D printing in jewellery.
✔ Materials & Innovations – From diamonds, gold, and platinum to alternative materials like resin, titanium, and recycled metals.
✔ The Future of Jewellery Design – Investigate new trends in sustainable jewellery, digital fabrication, and AI-generated designs.
From timeless engagement rings to fashion-forward statement pieces, jewellery designers continue to shape how we adorn ourselves, combining history, culture, and cutting-edge technology.
📌 Explore the designers who have redefined jewellery as an art form, blending luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Pennino Retro Citrine Spray: American costume jewelry firm in New York, active 1926-1961. Known for Zodiac-themed designs and nature-inspired pieces in vibrant colors. Closed in 1961.Read More →
Jean Goulden was a versatile French artist known for his geometric works, including caskets and pendulum clocks. His unique pieces are highly sought after at auctions.Read More →
Marius Hammer (1847 – 1927) was a prominent Norwegian silversmith known for his plique-a-jour enamelled spoons, popular with tourists and exported internationally. He retired in 1915.Read More →
Harry Bertoia was a sculptor, printmaker, jeweller, and furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo, Udine, and worked in the United States professionally. During World War Two he worked with Ray and Charles Eames on moulded-plywood technology. He worked primarily as a sculptor from the mid-1950s onwards. His sculpture was prominently featured in many of Eero Saarinen’s buildings.Read More →
Judith Leiber, a Hungarian-born handbag designer, rose to fame with her whimsical, crystal-encrusted minaudières. Her purses earned her international acclaim and are revered as works of art.Read More →
Borje Rajalin, a Finnish Jewellery Designer, is known for his simple forms, gemstone usage, and award-winning silver designs. He worked with renowned designers and received prestigious awards.Read More →
Alma Eikerman (1908 – 1995) was an American jewellery designer and silversmith. Eikerman was born in Pratt, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State College in Emporia with a B.Sc. in 1934 and an M.Sc. in 1942. Read More →
Jean Schlumberger (1907–1987), one of the most accomplished artists of the twentieth century, produced objects of unrivalled beauty. He was a man of exquisite taste, a jeweller who created extraordinary jewelled statements with a feeling of depth and life. Read More →
Hermann Junger, a renowned goldsmith and teacher, shaped modern jewelry through Bauhaus influence. His expressive, religious-themed designs resonate globally. More information in cited sources.Read More →
His early jewellery was in neo-Greek and neo-Renaissance styles, indistinguishable from Vever, Fossin, Morel, and Mellerio.Read More →