# Voice-Informed Gemstones Voice Gems Are Physical Translations of Voice into Gemstone Lookalikes By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-gems References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90704370/forget-engagement-rings-turn-your-voice-into-a-one-of-a-kind-gemstone?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryyeff/?originalSubdomain=uk)  Harry Yeff created a system dubbed Voice Gems. The artist and vocalist has always had a fascination with the human voice. So much so that he set out to capture the essence of someone's voice and translate it into a physical object. Voice Gems takes voice data and transforms it into colors and forms, similar to the shapes of gemstones. Yeff collaborated with artist Kenny Schachter to create large-scale versions of the [gem sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell) revealed at Art Basel Miami Beach this month. The project has lasted for over a decade. Yeff collaborated with many scientists to break down the human voice into various components before transforming voices into stone shapes. The bespoke system records a person's voice to create a unique [voice fingerprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-record) to inform the Voice Gems' design. Image Credit: Harry Yeff ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voice Gemstones:** The combination of voice data and physical translation into gemstone shapes provides an opportunity for personalized jewelry and artistic expression. - **Voice Fingerprinting:** Using voice data to create a unique fingerprint opens up possibilities for voice authentication and security measures. - **Artificially Intelligent Voice Technology:** Incorporating AI technology to analyze and manipulate voice data can offer new avenues for communication and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Design:** The creation of personalized jewelry through voice data opens up opportunities in the luxury market. - **Security Technology:** Voice fingerprinting can be applied to security measures and identity verification in industries such as finance and healthcare. - **Art Installation:** The artistic expression of voice data in the form of gemstone sculptures can be adapted in various public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personality-Based Art Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulgem.md) - [Crystal-Shaped Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-gems.md) - [Voice Capture Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-ring.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Lab-Grown Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydiamond.md) - [AI Identity Synthesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-to-voice.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md) - [AI Voice Replicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicebox-ai.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md)