dutch design week 2011: jointed jewels by alissia melka-teichroew

'jointed jewels' by alissia melka-teichroew
image © jan habraken & AMT
at dutch design week 2011. using the same ball joints as those found in cars and hip replacements,
each piece appears to be assembled out of separate parts. using selective laser sintering, the jewelry objects can be printed
as a single entity, a ball inside a ball, and do not require any assemblage.
pink and yellow variations. the newest versions of the jewels also come in black.
to go to the website dedicated to the jointed jewels collection, click here.

the collection includes rings, bracelets, and necklaces
image © lisa klappe

different shapes and colors can be made with the same process
image © lisa klappe

example of pieces with several joints
image © lisa klappe

covered in metallic leafing
image © lisa klappe

new collection has balls of various sizes and textures
image © jan habraken & AMT
'the jointed story' by alissia MT
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