Forms Jewelry House Making Waves with Unusual Contemporary Style
Forms Jewelry House may not be a household name, but the Hong Kong-based company is quickly gaining attention for its unique and contemporary designs. Co-founder Tzvika Janover’s latest creation, inspired by a Japanese buckle from the late 19th century, has been turning heads in the jewelry world.
The buckle, crafted in a rare Japanese gold and copper alloy called shakudo, caught Mr. Janover’s eye with its velvety brown patina. Intrigued by the material, he set out to recreate it himself, a process that took over a year of experimenting with alloys to achieve the same rich patina and durability.
The result? A sculpted ring featuring a rare 6.5-carat orange-brown diamond, as well as a pair of earrings with an 8-carat green peridot drop and diamond details, all set in shakudo. These pieces were recently introduced at TEFAF, the European Fine Art Foundation fair in Maastricht, the Netherlands, where they were described as “true works of art” by Manon van den Beuken, director of TEFAF Maastricht.
Forms Jewelry House, known for its limited production of no more than 100 pieces per year, attracts collectors from around the world with prices starting at $50,000. Each piece is unique, featuring rare gems and unusual stone cuts, and crafted with innovative techniques and metals such as aluminum, titanium, and steel.
The contemporary aesthetic of Forms Jewelry House is characterized by streamlined designs, often monochromatic, and complex techniques that allow gems to be set side by side without prongs. One such technique, the “fluid” channel setting, gives the illusion that the stones are floating.
Collaborating with colleagues like Elad Assor and Flora Wong, Mr. Janover and his team at Forms Jewelry House are constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional jewelry design. Their pieces have been featured in auctions at Christie’s Asia, where they have consistently exceeded pre-sale estimates.
With a focus on passion and patience in craftsmanship, Forms Jewelry House continues to captivate collectors with their innovative designs and dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional jewelry making. As Mr. Janover puts it, “Each piece is starting from scratch, and that’s the fun of the process.”
