In the editor’s brand library, there are always a few popular items that consistently top the charts. The Spanish designer brand ANDRES GALLARDO has firmly established itself on the bestseller list with its artistic glacier blue roses crafted from ceramic.
Those familiar with ANDRES GALLARDO surely know that the brand excels at skillfully painting seemingly elusive pure color tones on ceramic, creating lifelike jewelry pieces.
The designer draws inspiration from nature, combining plant and animal forms to create narrative, wearable art pieces that transport the wearer into a fairy-tale world.
Under the meticulous hand-polishing of skilled artisans and high-temperature firing, these pieces are transformed into hyper-realistic jewelry. This production process inevitably increases the loss rate, making each finished product particularly precious and rare.
In their latest Fall/Winter 2024 collection, ANDRES GALLARDO pays homage to Gertrude Abercrombie, the American surrealist female painter known as the “Witch of Chicago.” Her paintings are famous for their mysterious, dreamlike, and slightly eerie atmosphere.
Gertrude Abercrombie’s works often feature everyday objects and natural elements, creating poetic and symbolic scenes through unique combinations and layouts.
For instance, her 1954 painting incorporates shells, leaves, ribbons, and other highly personal and meaningful items.
ANDRES GALLARDO uses their expertise in ceramic craftsmanship to present her “effortless” and “unstructured” artistic inspiration that flows from within, truly enhancing the overall effect.
Leaves symbolize nature and vitality. The asymmetrical leaf earrings feature completely different shapes and outlines on each side, deliberately creating an asymmetrical artistic effect that presents different styles when viewed from various angles.
The white version uses the natural color of ceramic to accentuate the purity and ethereal quality of the leaves. The hand-carved ceramic and delicate glossy glaze perfectly interweave elements of elegance, surrealism, and mystery.
The leaf brooch combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design, creating a unique handmade warmth. Using natural materials and eco-friendly production techniques, it is safe and sustainable, becoming an artistic treasure that can be worn for years to come.
The simple and sleek design is highly versatile, and with a price of just a few hundred yuan, the value for money is exceptional!
Another green leaf version presents a matte texture, giving it a more realistic feel. The leaf is fixed to the brooch and doesn’t move freely, resembling a beautiful collectible frozen in its most beautiful moment.
A natural freshwater pearl cleverly replaces the round top of a pin. From a distance, it looks like a real leaf gently falling on one’s body.
Ribbons are also a recurring motif in Gertrude Abercrombie’s paintings, representing feminine qualities, delicate beauty, and the continuity of emotions and thoughts.
The white bow earrings combine clean, iconic white ceramic with glamorous gold metal, perfectly presenting a soft object using hard ceramic.
Each curve of the ribbon is particularly vivid, making one eager to unwrap the gift before their eyes, adding a touch of happiness to life.
Gertrude Abercrombie’s art is not only a visual pleasure but also a profound exploration of human emotions and existence, as further evidenced by the intricately crafted pig nose chain ceramic necklace.
Ceramic is more moldable than gold or silver. In addition to the regular 18K gold plating, the designer specially applies a 24K gold layer for isolation and protection, reducing the probability of allergic reactions while making the golden luster of the jewelry clearer and cleaner.
The “glacier blue rose” is finally here! The layered petals are all hand-polished by artisans, presenting lively curves that transition from thick to thin. This increases the loss rate during high-temperature firing and makes repairs difficult, resulting in extremely limited production of perfect roses.
The brand will soon increase prices for the blue rose series due to this challenge. The editor has released the last batch of original-priced stock in limited quantities! This is the last chance to purchase at the old price, don’t miss out!
The blue rose brooch, with its crisp and elegant glacier blue color, gradually diffuses from dark to light from the center outwards, as if it were the most realistic portrayal of that blue rose in a dream. Such quality at just over a hundred yuan makes it truly the king of value for money.
The everyday blue rose necklace is easier to wear and equally stylish. It looks beautiful with summer wide-necked tops, adding a touch of blue charm that is both cool and sophisticated.
Wearing the glacier-like blue rose by your ear allows for a wild growth of radiant charm – this is surely the epitome of a beautiful ambitious person! The size of these blue rose studs is cleverly balanced, enhancing the artistic effect while not being too heavy.
The single blue rose earring gives a more playful and fashionable feel, composed of a pendant and a hoop earring. The pendant can also be detached and paired with your own necklace, offering multiple ways to wear the same dreamy piece.
Although the rose is delicate, it doesn’t compromise on details. The genuine leather is of exceptionally high quality, visually sturdy yet incredibly soft and comfortable to the touch – a pleasant surprise indeed. This choker is particularly exciting, instantly achieving a sweet and cool style!
Initially, the brand’s two designers, Andres Gallardo and Marina Casal, both studied clothing and textiles, with no connection to jewelry design.
They enjoyed hunting for antique ceramic pieces in flea markets and antique shops, carefully selecting those with stories and transforming them into new, interesting accessories.
During one creative process, Andres broke old porcelain, polished it, and recreated a pendant series called “Broken Porcelain”. He originally intended to sell these works among friends and acquaintances, but they quickly gained fame within a small circle.
As their initial hobby slowly turned into work, they eventually quit their original jobs to establish their own brand, focusing on creating ANDRES GALLARDO ceramic jewelry.
ANDRES GALLARDO primarily uses ceramic as its material, combining design with craftsmanship, representing contemporary creative jewelry and leather goods. The combination of gold, silver, and ceramic creates a well-balanced composition that looks like a classical oil painting.
Not coming from a jewelry or ceramic background allowed the designers to think outside the traditional framework of design and craftsmanship. Unbound by rules, they incorporate artistic and fashion perspectives, resulting in more imaginative and unconventional designs.
The editor has carefully selected new, versatile pieces from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Order now, and you can expect to wear them by October, perfect for the early autumn weather.
In addition to the classic white ceramic leaf introduced at the beginning, the pink version is sweeter and more gentle, very suitable for wearing in the current season. The subtle color gradient from stem to leaf tip also brings a sense of layering, making it appear more sophisticated.
The bow-shaped 18K gold-plated ear cuff is exquisitely small, as if tied to the ear, both lively and delicate.
The matching ring uses the band as the two ends of the bow, gently wrapping around the finger. The open design also makes it easy to adjust the size. The upright bow is very three-dimensional and eye-catching.
The white ceramic bow necklace strikes a balance between artistry and durability, serving as both a beautiful “work of art” and a versatile, wearable everyday accessory.
The combination of the ceramic bow and pearls is arguably the gentlest piece in this series, a dreamy jewelry item exuding a strong sense of girlishness. The choker length is also uniquely characteristic, full of personality.
The conch is also a common element in the artist’s works, symbolizing mystery and secrecy. The shell is the conch’s home, small but sturdy and safe, a little space to hide when feeling insecure. The spiral shape of the conch shell also symbolizes the cycle of life and inner exploration.
On the ceramic conch shell brooch, one can see delicate and realistic textures. The handcrafted glaze brings natural gradations of depth, making each piece unique, as if wearing a beautiful fossil on your body.
The key element is very classic, but keys made of ceramic are rare. Each serrated detail is particularly vivid, creating a unique key necklace with a realistic yet dreamy effect.
The calfskin cord version offers another style, more casual and fashionable when paired with T-shirts and shirts.
The brand’s latest 2024 Spring/Summer collection draws inspiration from traditional Japanese flower arrangement. A gracefully arranged floral brooch exudes elegant Zen aesthetics. The white porcelain flower is even more delicate and thin than the blue rose, with each petal individually carved by skilled artisans. It’s also perfectly suited for the current season.
Among the brand’s classic elements, the mini white rabbit brooch is the most worth acquiring. The three-dimensional contour and smooth glaze of the little rabbit make it lifelike and full of energy.
There’s also a slightly larger rabbit brooch. The golden brooch base makes this little white rabbit look more radiant and exquisite. It appears as if the rabbit is nimbly jumping through a golden hoop, vividly capturing its lively nature.
The ceramic material brings a unique texture, feeling substantial yet smooth to the touch. Paired with the natural gradation of hand-applied color, and the subtle shimmer of the metal base and edges, what was once a cartoonish heart now becomes elegant.
The heart brooch is even more versatile, suitable for decorating hats, collars, or cuffs. The red rendered in ceramic is never garish or eye-catching, but warm and sophisticated.
The tempting strawberry is the taste of summer! Its size, close to that of a real wild strawberry, and the detailed treatment of the surface color make it look very realistic. The smooth glaze brings a plump luster reminiscent of fresh, juicy fruit, making one want to take a bite!
ANDRES GALLARDO: Spanish Designer Brand Unveils New Masterpiece Jewelry Collection
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