Louis Rault (1847 – 1903) French Sculptor, Engraver and Jewellery Designer
Louis Rault, a French sculptor, engraver, and jewellery designer, overcame a lack of formal training to excel in Art Nouveau style.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.
Louis Rault, a French sculptor, engraver, and jewellery designer, overcame a lack of formal training to excel in Art Nouveau style.Read More →
In 1925 Marcel Boucher arrived in New York from France and went to work for Cartier as a jeweller. Eventually, he leaves there and makes shoe buckles, possibly for Trifari. At this time, jewellery is all flat, without high modulation. Marcel started his firm in the Thirties, and his first line is an extraordinary group of bird pins made with coloured stones and bright enamels. Nothing like this has ever been done before.Read More →
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 →