Our final NY NOW characteristic is Elaine Chong Designs! I had the utmost pleasure getting to satisfy Elaine and see her world in jewellery type. The motion that’s integrated into her work is sort of considerate. She makes these “shifting eye” pendants that characteristic completely different spheres of gems that kilter amongst the enclosed gold. On the skin, there are vibrant patterns and colours, since she is also a painter and utilizing enamel inside her jewellery designs is a defining attribute. Among the pendants are polished on the entrance or with an ombré colour, with the give attention to the motion of the gem-ball. For the reason that present, Elaine has been engaged on some new designs, considered one of which I feel is actually cool – a bangle bracelet with a shifting gem…I can’t wait to see extra from her!
Identify: Elaine Chong
The place from/the place are you based mostly: Summit, NJ
How lengthy have you ever been within the jewellery trade: I’ve been engaged on my jewellery assortment for the previous 3 years
Zodiac signal: Aries
Favourite gemstone: Padparadscha Sapphire
Favourite piece in your assortment: the scarab shifting eye pendant
3 phrases to explain your jewellery: sentimental, vibrant, nomadic
*pictures by Lauren Newman for Gem Gossip