DESCRIPTION OF THE JEWELLERY
穗SUI is the collection of our rings with hanging decorations. This open-ended silver ring is completely handmade by the artisan Yang from Kaili, Guizhou. The hammer pattern is inspired by our cymatics experiment SEE SOUND. We visualized the sound collected in the mountains of Guizhou and applied it to the design of 穗SUI. The body of the ring is slightly curved with smooth hammer patterns. The fine silver gives it a unique texture and silky touch. The bell hanging is the tradition style of Miao Minority.
Material: Fine silver (s999)- 5.8g.
*Fine silver has a millesimal fineness of 999. Also called pure silver, it is less and less used in jewellery making due to its soft feature that increases the difficulty in the making process. However, to respect the tradition in the region, artisans insist to use fine silver to create high-qualified pieces with exquisite technique.
Size: Main Body: 2.4cm*2cm Hangings: 2.5cm *Adjustable in size
Artisan: Yang started to learn silversmithing from his dad when he was 8 years old. Now he is running a family workshop with his wife in Qiandongnan, Guizhou. Not like his dad who focuses on making silver jewellery with traditional style, Yang always wants to create contemporary pieces with traditional skills and knowledge. The creativity and ingenuity that younger generation of silversmith bring Miao silvermaking into a new era.