HEMMERLE JEWELS

Hemmerle Jewels of art jewelry.
Let us emphasize here that Bijoux Hemmerle They are designed as works of art.

It should be noted that this House has over 120 years of history, which gives it solid expertise and current design principles. Moreover, the four generations share a philosophy that is enriching, evolving, and where freedom and the conviction to push the boundaries of creative expression are at the heart of their thinking.

Thus, his story begins as a manufacturer of medals for the Bavarian royalty, then for the Vatican. The Jugendstil and the 1900 Universal Exposition highlight his talent. The influence of German artistic movements such as the Bauhaus is evident. In this spirit, the jeweler learns to draw inspiration from the past and the present, applying an innovative and daring perspective.

It is undeniable that in 1995 the house took a turn. So, Stefan Hemmerle and his wife Sylveli decided to break with the past and turn the jewel into a true work of contemporary art.

While respecting their family heritage and the traditions of jewelry making, Stefan and Sylveli offer jewelry with avant-garde aesthetics and bold modernity. This inspiration is accompanied by cultural references to art, architecture, and craftsmanship.
It should be noted that this creative concept follows a philosophy initiated by a client’s order. More specifically, it was a collector of fine art who loved flashy gems that triggered the idea.
So this client shows examples of jewelry made of Berlin iron from the early 19th century. These are neo-classical and architectural cast-iron ornaments. These jewels are worn by German patriots in place of gold, which they donated to the war effort during the War of Liberation, 1813-15.
After that, Stefan Hemmerle decided to embed an important diamond in a textured iron ring.

Nowadays, the jeweler Hemmerle They continue to create exceptional pieces. Unexpected materials such as copper, steel or wood are brought to life by colored stones.
This is how all the jewelry is made in-house, in Hemmerle’s sole workshop.
In other words, it is the only place where master artisans continue to research and develop stone patinas and stone setting techniques. For it is necessary to find a balance between the traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation and the thorough experimentation of new processes.
In particular, Hemmerle constantly challenges his craft to break through the self-imposed limits and open up new possibilities. No constraints are imposed on the time it takes to create each creation, with more than 500 hours of expertise often dedicated to a single jewel.

To conclude, Hemmerle combines the vocabulary of sculpture with the functional requirements of jewelry design to create unique pieces. The combinations of surprising materials, rare woods, found objects, and patinas give these jewelry a lasting and timeless dimension that distinguishes Hermmmerle.

Hemmerle
14 Maximilianstrasse
80539 Munich

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