There aren’t many jewelry designers who will spend hours polishing the inside of a ring for the ultimate silken feel, but French jewelry designer Valerie Sloan does. Her ‘Valslo’ couture jewelry label offers beautifully crafted and comfortable pieces made with this kind of attention and care.
One particular method Sloan uses in the construction of her Valslo couture jewelry is ‘lost-wax casting,’ an ancient technique in which designs are first sculpted out of a block of wax. After meticulously smoothing and carving the wax, Sloan has it transformed into silver or gold jewelry. Click through the gallery to see more of the Valslo couture jewelry collection.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Lost-wax Casting
- The ancient technique of lost-wax casting offers opportunities to create unique and intricately designed jewelry pieces.
- Polished Interior
- Designing jewelry with a polished interior provides a luxurious and comfortable experience for the wearer.
- Couture Jewelry
- The market for couture jewelry offers a niche space for high-end, handcrafted designs.
Where This Applies
- Jewelry Design
- The jewelry design industry can explore innovative techniques like lost-wax casting to create exquisite and bespoke pieces.
- Luxury Goods
- The luxury goods industry can tap into the demand for couture jewelry that offers a premium and exclusive experience to consumers.
- Materials Transformation
- The materials transformation industry can provide services to transform wax sculptures into precious metals like silver and gold for jewelry manufacturing.
