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Jewellery presented in the workshop where they were handcrafted. A look before and behind the curtains in the world of goldsmithing.

This project was part of DDW 2022
Autumn beauty - 14 kt yellow gold, tourmaline — © Rolisa Sweegers

Modern and classically modern jewelry from Do Collection, supplemented with a guest exhibition by the Royal academy of fine arts in Antwerp. In addition to this exhibition, you can also walk through the workshop. A nice overall picture of the craft and the influence of the designer on the outcome.

Collaboration of jewelry exhibition by Do Collection and the Royal academy of fine arts in Antwerp.

A great collaboration in the exhibition between Do Collection and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Do Collection's more classically trained designs are displayed in nice contrast alongside the work of a recent RAFAA graduate student. Presented in the studio where this work is created, it becomes clear how much influence the maker has in the realization of the final design.

A look behind the scenes at the goldsmith workshop.

In addition to admiring (and buying) the end result, the studio of Do Collection distinguishes itself by making the enormous passion of the craft a big part of the overall picture. In this studio the showcases are not separated from, but in open communication with the workshop. As a result, you are free and welcome to walk through the workshop and to watch over the shoulder of the goldsmith when work is being done there. There is even room to sit at the workbench yourself, and if there is time and guidance, even the possibility of forging a piece of jewelry yourself.

Sunshine - 14 kt yellowgold, citrine — © Rolisa Sweegers

Autumn stack - 14 kt gold, tourmaline/ diamond — © Rolisa Sweegers