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September 2015

Jewellery collection for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Jewellery collection  for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Our new collection of jewellery is a modern-day representation of three of Vincent van Gogh’s seminal works: Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and The Potato Eaters.
Commissioned by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam the collection launched in early September 2015 to coincide with the opening of the museum’s new entrance hall that includes a new shop.

Taking inspiration from the brilliant colours, characteristic brushwork and objects that appear in the paintings, the collection uses both modern and traditional production techniques to bring to life Van Gogh’s work.

Part of the Design range, we also designed and produced the packaging for all the jewellery working with manufacturers in Great Britain.

Pictured is our Almond Blossom paper necklace:

Inspired by the Almond Blossom painting, where I imagine the delicate blossoms to sway in the spring breeze, this paper cutting unfolds into a garland necklace of almond blossoms. It is made of a very strong paper and can be worn several times or used as a decoration.

2015 marks 125 years since Vincent van Gogh’s death (1853-1890).

More details on the collection to come.

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