07 January 2019
Ceramics have become the signature material of James Taffin de Givenchy (the couturier’s nephew), a French jeweler based on Madison Avenue in New York. “The execution, which is reminiscent of enamel, gives a modern look to the wearing of large stones, which American women love”, he explains. He works with ceramic touches as with these black stainless steel hoop earrings, whose undulating edge is highlighted in bright red or orange. He also boldly goes for a total ceramic look: on a ring, the white diamond is set in a khaki striped bezel, while on bracelet three Mandarin garnets are set in a camouflage print. A magnificent work that’s one of a kind.
Taffin - Red ceramic and stainless steel earrings
Taffin - An emerald cabochon set in white ceramic on gold
Taffin - Jade, white diamond set in black ceramic
Taffin - Cuff in gold, carnelian intaglio set in green ceramic
Taffin - Ring in gold, diamond and striped ceramic
Taffin - Green ceramic, citrines ans pearls earrings
Taffin - Pink tourmalines, gold and red ceramic bracelet
Taffin - Cuff in camouflage print ceramic and Mandarin garnets
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