~ Feminine Contemporary Collection ~
Pink & Brilliant Diamond set with 18ct White Gold & Natural Pearls.
Brilliant Diamonds and 18ct Yellow Gold
Black Diamonds and 18ct Yellow Gold
~ Unique Rings ~
Niala∞ sophisticated ring collection are designed for elegant and confident women. A women who believes in herself and knows what she wants. Each unique design is made of 18ct White, Yellow or Rose Gold. Each ring is designed and handcrafted to satisfy an individual taste. The diamond shaped stones in the signature ring is of 18ct White gold and creates a luxurious exclusiveness to the collection.
"Signature" Ring Series :
This Signature ring series are designed to emphasize the status of jewelry. (Gold and Diamonds) Each ring is made of 18ct White, Yellow or Rose Gold and handcrafted to satisfy an individual taste. The Diamond shaped stones in the Golden Signature ring is also made of 18ct Gold (polished or un-polished) & creates a luxurious exclusiveness to the collection.
"Black Diamond Floral" Ring :
The Floral ring is handcrafted and each part polished to create a luxurious luster. 18ct Yellow Gold and 5.75ct Natural Black Diamonds are used for this elegant cocktail ring.
"Chessboard" Ring :
The Chessboard ring is designed to show Gemstones in all their glory. The design allows a maximum reflexion and penetration of light.
~ Sculptural Bracelets ~
Niala∞ luxurious bracelets are customised to each individual, only the best quality stones are chosen for each piece, and presents itself with the most prestigious perfection. The unique designs are made of 18ct White, Yellow or Rose Gold. Each bracelet is handcrafted and finished off with absolute precision.
"Skyscaper Sunset" :
18ct Yellow, Rose and White Gold, 7ct Rubies, 168-200g
"Architectural Gold" Bangle :
18ct Yellow, Rose and White Gold, Single Bangle (Semi-Formal), Trinity Bangle (Casual), 80-100g
"Black Gold":
Black gold Bracelet with gemstones only set on the sides
~ Sophisticated Cufflinks ~
Niala∞ contemporary cufflinks add sculptural uniqueness to High Quality Luxury Suits and Designer Menswear. Inspired by the designer's fascination of the negative space in Contemporary Architecture. Each cufflink is handcrafted with great care. The cufflinks are made of 18ct White, Yellow or Rose Gold.
"Palladian" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 26g
"Infinity" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 20,2g
"Contemporary Arcade" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 23,6g
"Structural Bracket" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 24g
"Alexander the Great" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 16g
"Second Empire" - 20 x 17 x 5 mm - 17g
Contemporary Art work
http://nialaorsmond.blogspot.com/
"green jewelry" - American Dollar notes
Money makes the world go round
"I am the master of my thoughts and the Captain of my soul"
...ironically the old coins have the Queen's youth portrait and the new coins her aged portrait...
"one for the money, two for the show..."
one cent pin series
Steel badge series
"Blood Diamond" - steel badge and enamel
Steel badge series
"the burnt continent" - steel badge
Ring series
"24ct Gold" - oxidized silver
"Ring Brooch" - oxidized steel
Contemporary Sculpture
Fashion/catwalk ideas
http://nodfashion.blogspot.com/
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Niala studied Fine Arts & Jewelry Design at the University of Stellenbosch and experimented with ways to keep pushing boundaries and being provocative. Her graduation show caused a jewelry sensation, she won the title of best student of the year at the South African Jewelry Council's Jewellex Awards 2001.
After being chosen as the best student in South Africa, she worked for Shaun Lean in London - former jeweller of fashion designer, Alexander McQueen and known for collaborating with Swarovski, Boucheron, Marc Jacobs and many more.
" I am excited to continue pushing boundaries and challenge myself to reach the height of design beauty and distinction through exploring what other facets the affluent world of creativity offer, in combination with my jewelry. As a Luxury Contemporary Designer it is important to me to find a balance between commercial and contemporary jewelry. Something different, unique but still wearable and special."
Niala design minimalistic & sculptural jewelry for confident women and men who live life to the fullest and know how to enjoy and appreciate the finer beauty, life has to offer.
She has been awarded a number of scholarship for her work in Munich, Germany - where she specialised in Conceptual Jewelry Design at the Munich Academy of Art. Here she started fashioning her first efforts from bits and pieces of new German surroundings combined with her African roots.
After exhibiting her work in Modern Museums and Galleries across several continents, she established her own Luxury Contemporary Designer Jewelry Company - 'Niala∞' - in Jan.2010.
Niala∞ embraces the enchanted world of sophisticated glamour and luxury in combination with contemporary minimalism. The unique pieces are all made of 18-22ct Gold and in a selected combination with the best stones that come from the earth. She also designs jewelry for German celebrity - Veronica Ferres.
" My mission is to become the BEST Unique Luxury Jewelry Designer the world has ever seen while enjoying life with a positive attitude!
