benjamin hubert x biegel: cell jewelry collection

‘cell’ ring in silver

‘cell’ is a jewellery collection that explores the pleating of precious metals to form a ring, earrings, necklace, and bracelet. the project is a result of a close collaboration between benjamin hubert and german jeweller, biegel.

the construction of the pieces is driven by a series of undulating soft folds in 0.4mm sheets of precious metal. the individual layers are soldered together to create a high strength to weight ratio based upon a honeycomb construction. the waste material from the production of each is melted down and recycled to make the next. the ‘cell’ works are available in sterling silver, gold, and platinum.

‘cell’ ring in silver

‘cell’ ring in gold

‘cell’ earrings in silver

a look at the ‘cell’ collection by benjamin hubert for biegel video courtesy of benjamin hubert

paper models of the jewelry pieces

detailed paper models express the folds which are translated to metal

‘cell’ collection executed in paper models

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