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M1 Collection Jewelry

M1 Collection Jewelry is an innovative and mechanically-inspired jewelry collection that exemplifies the fusion of industrial design elements with fine jewelry craftsmanship. Created in 2017, this distinctive collection draws inspiration from mechanical components such as gears, bolts, and nuts, transforming these utilitarian elements into sophisticated wearable art pieces. The collection features an array of meticulously crafted pieces including rings and bracelets, characterized by their unique interactive mechanical elements and sophisticated finishing techniques that combine glossy polished and matte surfaces. Each piece is crafted from silver with gold plating and incorporates precious stones including sapphires, rock crystal, and labradorite. The collection's most notable innovation lies in its incorporation of functional mechanical elements - rings feature rotating gears that allow size adjustment, replaceable crystal mechanisms, and spring-activated moving parts, while the signature bracelet employs an ingenious system of fourteen small screws and two large screws for size customization. The dimensional specifications of the rings (approximately 25x30x30 millimeters) and bracelet (70x70x35 millimeters) reflect their bold, sculptural presence. This groundbreaking approach to jewelry design earned the collection a Gold A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category in 2018, recognizing its exceptional innovation in combining technical precision with aesthetic refinement. The collection stands as a testament to the possibilities of integrating industrial design principles with traditional jewelry-making techniques, creating pieces that are both functionally innovative and aesthetically striking.

mechanical jewelry, interactive design, precious metals, customizable accessories, contemporary jewelry, industrial-inspired ornaments

— Adam Dawson

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