Brooklyn designer Erin Considine's new jewelry pieces—which takes on an interesting form as it is made out of scraps of silver—is bound to capture the attention of consumers. The collection is made by hand and the designs were commissioned by New York-based brand Lauren Manoogian.
Creative Erin Considine interacts with the material in a way that makes "the metal flow." Drawing on her substantial blacksmithing experience at the Haystack Mountain School of Craftsmelted scraps of silver—sterling, to be exact—and reshaped them at very high heat. From the delicate earings and the striking thick band ring to the elegant necklace, the chic jewelry pieces assume an organic form and unique textures thanks to its method of production. The collection is described to be "semi-liquid-like."
Semi-Liquid-Like Jewelry
Erin Considine Debuts a Collection That Utilizes Scraps of Silver
Trend Themes
1. Scrap Jewelry - Using scraps from precious metals and upcycling them into jewelry presents an opportunity for sustainable and ethical fashion innovation.
2. Handmade Jewelry - The rise of handmade, artisanal jewelry offers opportunities for small, independent designers to cater to niche markets and capitalize on unique designs and production methods.
3. Organic Jewelry - Incorporating natural, flowing forms and textures in jewelry design presents an opportunity for innovation and differentiation among designers in the luxury fashion segment.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Sustainable fashion and upcycling present opportunities for brands to capitalize on ethical and eco-friendly trends while appealing to consumer values such as environmentalism and social responsibility.
2. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can capitalize on the trend of unique and handmade designs, utilizing artisanal production methods and incorporating natural forms and textures to differentiate themselves in the market.
3. Luxury Goods - Incorporating organic forms and textures in luxury goods, such as jewelry, presents opportunities for designers and brands to differentiate themselves in a sector that increasingly values uniqueness and exclusivity.