Strata Survey
A collection of wearable objects that investigates the value systems that are held for gemstones. The systems examined include the hegemonic values of scale, carat, colour, and clarity. However the main focus was an exploration of the mineral makeup and the form of the stones.
The analysis of these values have been explored through the interchanging of natural and synthetic stones as well as the form of the gems from rough, unfinished and cut, polished stones.
The setting design is a development from the Stacked Series and Sparkle Series. The gems were scaled down and nestled into the layers in the rings. The stones are integrated into the ring shank and within the band of the bangles. The gems force the line of the layer to detour, which results in all the layers having to compensate and readjust.
The setting style alludes to the origin of the stones themselves, as though being plucked from rock strata.
Exhibited at Graduating Exhibition ANU School of Art 2012, held at Australian National University, School of Art, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2012.
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Almandine Garnets 4mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Almandine Garnets 4mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Simulated Garnets 5mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Simulated Garnets 5mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Australian Rough Garnet
Titanium, Australian Rough Garnet
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Australian Rough Garnet, Almandine Garnet 8mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Australian Rough Garnet, Almandine Garnet 8mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Simulated Garnets 5mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Simulated Garnets 5mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Meteorite, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Titanium, Meteorite, Black Spinel 4mm Brilliant Cut
Strata Survey, 2012
Titanium, Meteorite
Titanium, Meteorite
