New Bracelets

Bracelets are the focus of this latest instalment of Nicolás Estrada’s series on contemporary jewellery. This book confirms that auteur jewellery is currently flourishing. This collection of bracelets that come from all over the world and showcase totally different styles will surprise readers with its freshness, diversity (with plenty of materials and approaches, such as classic gold, silver and precious stones, as well as paper, wood, plastic and resins) and colourfulness. This is a comprehensive selection of what is happening in the world of auteur jewellery right now and is part of our ongoing series which constitutes an overview on contemporary jewellery.

Nicolás Estrada (Medellin, 1972) studied artistic jewellery at the Escola Massana in Barcelona (Spain). He has trained in many technical areas of jewellery, as well as in local traditional techniques. His works can be found in galleries around the world, from Glasgow to Riga, San Francisco or Barcelona. His pieces are handmade, personal and transgressive. As an editor, Nicolas has curated New Rings (2012), New Earrings, (2013), New Brooches (2018) and New Necklaces (2019).

Barbara Schmidt is a German artist and teacher and is head of the Academy of Design in Munich (Germany).