Through sapphire, aquamarine and diamond, Yasuko Azuma considers nature’s ephemera as a source of inspiration. In her work, find aquamarines that dance in the light, hammered finishes akin to morning frost, and diamond studs like crystallized dew… How lovely, and rare, to find these most fleeting subtleties captured in gold.
Yasuko Azuma’s penchant for design is clear from first brush. Her shapes are elegant and uncomplicated, rooted in the inspiration of nature’s ephemera. Within her fine jewelry, find aquamarines that dance in the light, hammered finishes akin to morning frost, and diamond studs like crystallized dew… How lovely, and rare, to enjoy these most fleeting subtleties captured in gold.
In this latest delivery from her studio in Brooklyn, a selection of brilliant sapphires are featured alongside aquamarine and diamond. Nestled against the warmth of gold these naturally prismatic gems take on an additional fire, scattering light across the skin.
Each piece nods to Yasuko’s earthy muse. Most intriguing and consistent is her gold texture, a technique she describes as “diamond dust.” She achieves the effect by lightly hammering the finish to mimic the quiet sparkle found in frozen air, shimmering ponds and windswept fields.
By focusing on delicacy and presence over flash, Yasuko has created a collection poised for the everyday. Though these pieces would certainly complement high-style eventwear, they are best suited for the moments of quiet, personal joy found when wearing a favorite piece of jewelry.
