How young amber jewelry designers break the boundaries of imagination
In the world of jewelry, where creativity meets tradition, amber plays an extremely important role. In recent years, young designers from different corners of the country have been experimenting with this unique material, creating innovative and surprising designs. Here is a subjective review of the most interesting young designers, whose jewelry will surely attract the attention of any design lover.
Marcin Bogusław: modern forms and traditional materials
Marcin Bogusław is a designer who successfully combines modern forms with traditional materials. His collections are characterized by a sophisticated design that emphasizes the natural beauty of amber.
Bogusław experiments with different shapes and textures to create jewelry that is both elegant and modern. In his designs, he often uses the contrast between the severity of amber, and the smooth, polished surfaces of the metal, which gives each piece a unique character.
Nina Ornatkiewicz: contrast, couture and color harmony
Nina Ornatkiewicz is a designer who perfectly combines modern trends with traditional techniques. Her collections are proof that amber can be used in a very innovative way. Nina focuses on contrasts — she combines amber with unusual materials such as silk, steel or ceramics, which gives the jewelry a unique character.
Her collection “Vibrant Shift” is a real treat for the eyes. The designer plays with colors and forms to create jewelry that is bold and modern while maintaining elegance. The harmony of colors is a key element of her designs — amber of different shades combines with precious stones, creating unique compositions. Each piece of Nina Ornatkiewicz jewelry is a small work of art that fits perfectly into today's fashion trends.
Jolanta Gazda: subtlety and creativity
Jolanta Gazda, operating under the brand FrouFrou Jewellery, is a designer of delicate yet expressive jewellery. Ideal for people who appreciate elegance with a touch of modernity. Jolanta often uses amber in combination with silver and gold to create jewelry that is both classic and modern.
Her work can be admired on Instagram, where she regularly shares her new projects. Jolanta experiments with forms and textures to create jewelry that is unique and eye-catching. FrouFrou Jewellery is a brand that combines tradition with modern design, creating jewelry that is perfect for every occasion — from everyday looks to unique outings.
Stone Jewellery: experiments with color and form
Kamena Jewellery is another brand that stands out in the amber jewelry market. Their designs are characterized by minimalism and simplicity, but also functionality. Jewelry of this brand is intended primarily to serve as a companion of everyday life. Some forms offer the possibility of extensive personalization, including, among others, placing photographs in secretaries in pendants or marking them with a letter of your choice, which allows to deepen the bond between the jewelry and its owner. The stone also experiments with different shades of amber to create jewelry that is both expressive and elegant.
Agnieszka Pielach and Joanna Soroczak, the founders and designers of this brand, often combine amber with a subtle, minimalist form, creating compositions that, despite their small size, will certainly attract the eye. Kamena Jewellery proves that jewelry with amber can be a modern and fashionable accessory, both for special occasions and for everyday wear.
SM Concept: minimalism and futuristic inspirations
SM Concept, a brand created by Sandra Misiak, stands out for its futuristic approach to design. On Instagram, she presents jewelry collections that combine amber with minimalist yet futuristic forms.
Tisiak often uses modern techniques such as 3D printing to create jewelry that is both innovative and elegant. Her designs show that amber can be the material of the future, which fits perfectly into modern fashion trends.
New image of amber jewelry
Jewelry with amber is currently experiencing a real renaissance, thanks to young and creative designers who bring innovative solutions and modern technologies to traditional techniques. From the geometric forms of Marcin Bogusław, through the contrasting designs of Nina Ornatkiewicz, simple and elegant colors and forms of Kamena Jewellery, to the futuristic inspirations of SM Concept — amber is gaining new life and becoming a fashionable and desirable material in the world of jewelry.
When choosing jewelry with amber, we support not only traditional craftsmanship, but also a modern and sustainable approach to design. Innovative designs by young designers prove that amber can be a material tailored to the 21st century, which combines beauty, history and modernity. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to these unique collections and rediscovering the magic of amber in a completely new light.
Illustrations:
- “Amber ring”, author: Marcin Bogusław. Source: tincallab.com
- “Journey to Earth”, by Marcin Bogusław. Project made as part of the Tincal Lab Challenge 2023 “Jewelry and Travel”. Source: FB Marcin Bogusław Jewellery
- Brooch “Amber Cushion Brooch”, author: Marcin Bogusław. Source: FB Marcin Bogusław Jewellery.
- Amber Point Choker, by Nina Ornatkiewicz. Source: ninaornatkiewicz.com
- Earrings Sokal Planets, author: Nina Ornatkiewicz. Source: ninaornatkiewicz.com
- Necklace with a ball and amber, by Kamena. Source: kamenabizuteria.pl
- Necklace with Baltic amber and engraved name letter. Source: kamenabizuteria.pl
- Baltic Treasure ring with amber. Source: kamenabizuteria.pl
- Ring, author: Jolanta Gazda. Source: Trendbook 2020
- Necklace, author: Jolanta Gazda. Source: Trendbook 2021
- Pendant, by Sandra Misiak. Source: amber.com.pl
- Pendant, by Sandra Misiak. Source: amber.com.pl