
Amsterdam jewelry designer Gésine Hackenberg punches holes in Delftware and other antique porcelain and ceramic pieces, and turns the circles into stylish, eminently-collectible jewelry. The graduating discs almost give the impression of pearls, and they’re every bit as wearable. I love the one-of-a-kind nature of the jewelry, and the fun use of old materials in a totally new way.
The collection was inspired by Hackenberg’s grandmother’s pearl necklaces and her extensive collection of porcelain dishes, and you can just imagine how popular both those items were in her grandmother’s home in Germany.
“One of the main themes in my work is placing ordinary utensils in the perspective of jewellery. Objects of daily use often become loved and indispensable to people. What one keeps and owns, often contains an emotional meaning next to its practical function or worth. Possessions, especially personal treasures, define and represent their owner. Jewelry is in particular an outward sign of values that are deeply rooted in the wearer, of what people cherish, in what they believe, and what they desire.”
– Gésine Hackenberg
You can see all of Gésine Hackenberg’s beautiful, unique work on her website and on Instagram.
April 26, 2021 at 6:03 am
WOW! very interesting art. Again, I would have never thought of doing it. Don’t see any I could wear but I bet Jan would have liked a couple of them. Hal
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April 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm
They seem very wearable!
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April 26, 2021 at 8:11 am
I do really like these but….Hopefully the artist is careful…these old pieces ,and some newer ones, are chock full of lead which is harmful.
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April 27, 2021 at 12:11 pm
Yike. That’s true!
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April 26, 2021 at 8:55 am
Such beautiful colors, and I really like the china. I almost dislike seeing them ruined.
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April 27, 2021 at 12:11 pm
I was of two minds about them as well.
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April 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm
I frequently make this comment on your blog but my heart soars when I see the apparently endless creativity of the human mind. I absolutely never would have ever thought of punching shapes out of vintage ceramics in order to create beads for jewellery. What an amazing concept and I love the finished pieces. I would love to see the hole punching in action because I feel like some kind of wizardry needs to be involved because how does the piece of ceramic not shatter and crack?
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April 26, 2021 at 2:07 pm
i have a set of diamond round drills so I can cut drain holes in plant/flower pots. Just a larger size than I have but the same thing.
Check here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303657136826?chn=ps&var=602898015979&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=602898015979_303657136826&targetid=1068323851350&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9011496&poi=&campaignid=11755692891&mkgroupid=112020227417&rlsatarget=aud-622524042678:pla-1068323851350&abcId=9300462&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyZmEBhCpARIsALIzmnLWqwiEO6IvLK6Cwk45RGk-CPxYelUz6eD9GhZcy0mzIK1boXKCPbsaAoR4EALw_wcB
Hal -== happy to help
Hal
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April 27, 2021 at 12:12 pm
How cool!
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April 27, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Thanks for the info, Hal. I was very curious.
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April 27, 2021 at 12:12 pm
She talks about her process, and it’s incredibly slow and painstaking. She has to cut the out by hand, one by one. The patience of Job.
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April 27, 2021 at 1:26 pm
Wow. I cannot imagine the patience required. I know I certainly don’t possess it.
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April 27, 2021 at 12:20 am
I love these and yet . . . I love old dishes so much. Mixed feelings here.
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April 27, 2021 at 12:13 pm
Me, too, though if they aren’t being used….
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April 28, 2021 at 4:30 pm
When I first read the title, I had the idea of something more Lady Gaga-like, like a dress made from china pieces. Ha ha. I really love this idea. These are so lovely, and I’ve always been very attracted to pretty china patterns.
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April 29, 2021 at 8:46 pm
I like that the good china is getting out of the house!
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May 1, 2021 at 8:25 am
Good point. 🙂
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