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    Materials and Techniques

    Materials and Techniques

    Each work is defined through material choices and the manner in which they are resolved. Structure, surface, and gemstone optics are developed together, with technique used to articulate intention rather than decoration.

    Materials

    Gold and platinum are employed for structural clarity and optical control, while specialised patinated alloys introduce depth and tonal tension.

    Gemstones are selected for chromatic density, optical phenomena, and the capacity to hold form through cutting and setting.

    Stone setting

    Settings are treated as architecture. Pavé may be used as a structural skin, while collets and bezels define edges with precision.

    Reverse set and inverted set stones are used when a sharper, more mineral surface is required.

    Gem cutting

    Bespoke and modified cuts are commissioned to reinforce the geometry of a piece, emphasise optical depth, or reveal a particular interior character within the stone.

    Finishing

    High polish, controlled satin surfaces, and patination are used to choreograph light. Finish is treated as composition, defining how a work reads at distance and at touch.