All of these stunning pieces of jewellery by Paola Volpi of Rome, are made with industrial materials and products. Volpi combines the metal mesh from oil filters, copper wires and electrical cables with gold silver, pearls and crystals to create these contemporary necklaces.
The ruffled necklaces shown in images 1, 2 & 10 and the smoother designs of 8 & 9 are all made from oil filters used in industrial machinery. Electrical wiring is used in the styles from images 4 & 5, and the sleek designs of images 3, 6 & 7 are created from flat electrical cables.
I guess you have to be very careful while wearing these or their shape would morph into something completely unintended.
Industrial Materials as Jewellery
Oil Filter and Electrical Cable Necklaces
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Materials in Fashion - Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating industrial materials into apparel and accessories.
2. Upcycled Jewellery - Potential to disrupt the jewellery industry by creating unique and sustainable pieces using discarded industrial materials.
3. Merging Art and Industry - Emerging trend of combining industrial materials with traditional artistic techniques to create innovative and visually striking designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore using industrial materials to create unique and edgy clothing and accessories.
2. Jewellery - Jewellery industry can adopt the use of industrial materials to create unconventional, eco-friendly, and statement pieces.
3. Art - Art industry can embrace the fusion of industrial materials and artistic practices to push boundaries and create thought-provoking artworks.