Crosscut Cabouchon: A New Era in Jewellery Design

Lingjun Sun's Innovative Approach to Sustainable, Ethical Jewellery

Lingjun Sun's fascination with structures and futuristic architecture has led to the creation of the Crosscut Cabouchon collection. The collection is a blend of traditional carving skills and innovative setting techniques, using materials such as Corian from interior offcuts, aluminium from laptop cases, precious metals from estate jewellery, and ethically sourced gems. The result is a series of jewellery pieces that are as unique as they are beautiful.

What sets the Crosscut Cabouchon collection apart is its unusual material palette. Lingjun matches opals with new vocabularies of materials, combining Corian and anodized aluminium with gold and silver from ethical and sustainable sources. This stark contrast with the characteristics of the stone, coupled with innovative setting techniques, allows Lingjun to play with scale and proportion, creating pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.

The realization of the Crosscut Cabouchon collection is a testament to Lingjun's technical prowess and commitment to sustainable practices. Each piece of Corian, sourced from interior offcuts, is individually carved by hand. Aluminium, recycled from laptop cases, is anodized individually to achieve the desired effect. Gold and silver, recycled from estate jewellery, are fabricated using traditional goldsmith skills. Ethically mined opals from Australia are customized accordingly. The result is a collection that is as ethical and sustainable as it is stunning.

The Crosscut Cabouchon collection is not just a showcase of innovative design and sustainable practices, but also a testament to Lingjun's ability to overcome design challenges. Transferring an uncommon material combination into wearable jewellery, upcycling Corian offcuts and aluminium, and setting gems into Corian directly without adhesive or other support are just some of the challenges that Lingjun has successfully overcome in the creation of this collection.

The Crosscut Cabouchon collection has been recognized for its innovative design and sustainable practices, winning the Silver A' Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Award in 2021. This prestigious award is given to designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise and innovation, and the Crosscut Cabouchon collection is no exception. With its unique material palette, innovative setting techniques, and sustainable practices, the Crosscut Cabouchon collection is truly a new era in jewellery design.

In conclusion, Lingjun Sun's Crosscut Cabouchon collection is a shining example of how innovative design and sustainable practices can come together to create something truly unique. By challenging traditional notions of what jewellery can be, Lingjun invites us all to see jewellery in a different light. And with its recognition as a Silver A' Design Award winner, it's clear that the Crosscut Cabouchon collection is not just a collection of jewellery, but a collection of ideas and inspirations for the future of design.