JNA Jan/ Feb 2021

DESIGN 40 | JNA Jan/Feb 2021 The extraordinary circumstances of the past year spawn demand for jewellery of the times. For acclaimed British designer Stephen Webster, this translated into updating Crystal Haze, the collection that put his name on the map in 1995. While the development of CH2 had started well before the virus-induced lockdowns, its digital launch in May 2020 and the very nature of the collection spoke to market conditions and client aspirations in a pandemic-afflicted world. CH2 jewellery pieces in 18-karat gold feature stones with a remarkable density of colour that is magnified under a voluminous dome of clear faceted quartz. Gems include turquoise, green agate, white and fire opalescent, and hematite. “Crystal Haze removes the clutter so nothing takes away from the stone. It is a product with a clear message and is easy to wear. This is the right type of product for these times. People are finding a place for jewellery such as this – a symbol of commitment, celebration and even just for self-purchase. People are still celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. And CH2 fits into that world,” Webster explained in a JNA Conversations webinar last October. In its fourth Diamond Insight Flash Report, De Beers Group identified three key jewellery design trends for Fall/Winter 2020 and into 2021: Craft’s new cool factor, natural beauties, and invest in the best. It noted that the Covid-19 experience is likely to influence consumer design preferences in three key areas – enhanced appreciation for craftsmanship and bespoke design, a greater desire for materials and designs that reference the natural world, and a preference for investing in timeless pieces. “The pandemic has accelerated some trends that were already underway, such as the desire for craftsmanship, authenticity and sustainability, while also generating increased consumer interest in the enduring beauty of the natural world and in classic designs that will stand the test of time,” said De Beers Group CEO Bruce Cleaver. 去年的特殊情況，激發了能反映時代的珠寶需求。對備受讚譽的英國設 計師 Stephen Webster 而言，這轉變為其 Crystal Haze 系列(於 1995 年起， 以自己的名字用於該系列之上)帶來了新變化。 CH2 的開發早在疫情下，封 城實施前就已經開始了。該系列於 2020 年 5 月於網上發行，盛載着疫症下珠 寶市場的狀況和客戶的期許。 CH2 首飾以 18K 金鑲嵌具有明顯色彩密度的寶石，在剔透的石英層下被 放大。寶石包括綠松石、綠瑪瑙、白歐泊與火歐泊和赤鐵礦。 “ Crystal Haze 系列的首飾已除去了石材內的雜質，以致內部純淨剔 透，是一件帶有清晰信息的產品，易於佩戴。這正正是當今時代最適合不過 的首飾。人們都在尋找這類首飾——是承諾、慶祝及購買自用的象徵。他 們仍會慶祝生日和周年紀念。 CH2 正切合現時世界的景況。” Webster 於 10月舉行的《 JNA 翹楚對話：珠寶設計的方向》的網上研討會中解釋道。 戴比爾斯集團( De Beers Group )在剛發布的第四份《鑽石行業洞察精 華報告》中，列出了 2020/21 年秋冬季的三大珠寶設計趨勢：”嶄新型格 工藝”、“天然非凡美態”和“最有價值投資”；並指出新冠疫情在上述 三大範疇影響了消費者對設計的偏好——提高了對工藝和定製設計的欣賞， 更傾向以自然物料及設計來創作，以及對經典珠寶的投資偏好。戴比爾斯集 團行政總裁 Bruce Cleaver 表示：“事實上，疫情已加速一些本在發展的設 計取向，例如對工藝、天然鑽石和可持續發展的渴求。同時，消費者也越來 越欣賞大自然恆久不變的美態，以及魅力永不褪色的經典款式。” Crystal-clear focus 清晰目標 CH2 jewellery by Stephen Webster CH2 系列首飾 CH2 rings by Stephen Webster CH2 系列戒指 CH2 turquoise ring by Stephen Webster CH2 系列綠松石戒指