Stephie Morawetz is an Austrian artist. Holding a BA in millinery from the University Linz (2010) and a BFA specialising in Gemstones and Jewellery from Trier University in Idar-Oberstein (2014), she pursued master's studies at Shenkar College in Tel Aviv, Israel (2015-2017).
Read MoreDr Sofie Boons is a jeweller, researcher and Senior Lecturer in Design Crafts at the University of the West of England (UWE), where she leads the MA Designer/Maker and holds research and knowledge-exchange roles focused on sustainable education.
Read MoreSharareh Aghaei was born in Tehran, Iran, and currently lives and works in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. She began her academic training at the Art University of Tehran, where she studied Art and Craft and obtained her Bachelor’s degree.
Read MoreAfter earning degrees in architecture and art in Taiwan, she continued her artistic journey in Europe to pursue academic freedom. In London, she discovered contemporary jewellery and moved to Idar-Oberstein, Germany, where the secluded atmosphere helped her refine her artistic language.
Read MoreOles Tsura (born 1993 in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine) is a contemporary jewellery artist whose work moves between material research, emotional expression and sculptural design. Trained in fine and applied arts in Ukraine.
Read MoreJingya Yang is a jewellery artist based in the UK. She graduated from Birmingham City University in 2025 and is currently based in Birmingham. Coming from a jade carving family, her practice centres on Nephrite jade, exploring how the material can be approached beyond traditional systems of value.
Read MoreElias Neuspiel creates jewelry inspired by daydreams. While carving stone, he reflects on memories and fleeting images, shadowy figures, or playful combinations of everyday objects. Each piece emerges through a balance of intuition and structure, as if the material guides the process.
Read MoreGem O'clock is driven by a passion for exceptional gemstones and the stories they hold and reveal. Rooted in an architectural approach to design, with endless inspiration drawn from nature, mythology, architecture, and the arts, every creation begins with observation and attention, the essential tools behind the pursuit of perfection.
Read MoreJennifer Wells, MFA, in Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design. She has completed artist-in- residencies at: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Pocosin Arts, the Jentel Foundation and participated in the Smitten Residency.
Read MoreAndreea-Sorina Rîșcu has a background in Marketing and Advertising, where she developed an interest in human behavior and narrative structures. Currently a student at Assamblage Jewelry School, she approaches jewelry as a medium for translating the subtleties of human nature into metal.
Read MoreAndreia Gabriela Popescu is a teacher, designer and jewelry manufacturer who creates unique and sophisticated contemporary jewelry since 2010, having multiple award-winning collections at prestigious international jewelry exhibitions.
Read MoreManami Aoki (b. 1995, Japan) is a contemporary jewelry artist. She graduated from the Art Jewelry Department of Tokyo Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry in 2018.
Read MoreI create jewelry with intention, allowing each piece to emerge through its own specific creative process. My work is an expression of my inner world, a practice I perceive as both intuitive and spiritual.
Read MoreThe main concept of collection is a dialogue between nature and art, where each piece of jewelry becomes a work of art that captures a moment of life. These pieces carry deep meaning, reflecting the balance between life and eternity.
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Read MoreWe are Iranian jewelery artists who are connected to Idar-Oberstein — a place many of us have come to call home - at least for a while. As students and graduates of the Idar-Oberstein Campus Gemstones and Jewellery, our personal, academic, and professional journeys have been shaped here.
Read MoreMaha Abdullah Al-Shaibani is a Saudi jewelry designer and metalsmith, and the founder of the Saudi jewelry brand Shamsa. Her practice explores the relationship between cultural heritage and contemporary jewelry, transforming architectural forms, symbols, and historical narratives into handcrafted wearable art.
Read MoreSarah Alomari is a Saudi jewelry artist and designer who sees jewelry as a medium for preserving identity and telling stories rather than simply an ornament. Inspired by Saudi culture, her work explores symbols and motifs associated with women, reinterpreting them through a contemporary visual language while honoring their cultural roots.
Read MoreBorn and raised in Beirut, Oliver DeGem has been working as a design consultant for more than a decade. With a focus in Nordic design and luxury brands, Oliver launched his first jewelry collection Planete in 2017 as part of Beirut Design Week.
Read MoreThe International Amber Association (IAA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 in Gdańsk, Poland, bringing together the global amber community. Today, it unites nearly 300 members from over 35 countries, including artists, designers, researchers, collectors, manufacturers, traders, museums, and cultural institutions.
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