Julie Usel - Precious Collective
Julie Usel
Designer biography:
Julie is a Swiss jeweler based in Geneva. She holds a MA from the Royal College of Art (London) and a BA from the University of Art & Design (Geneva). She won awards, including “Le Prix d’Excellence” from The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation (Rolex) and The Swiss Federal Design Grant. Her jewelry was included in events such as; Venice Design Week, Design Week Mexico, Galerie Marzee (Nijmegen), Studio 2017 (Sydney), Museum Bellerive (Zürich), Gallery Deux Poissons (Tokyo), SO Gallery (Solothurn), MUDAC (Lausanne) or Talente (Münich). Her latest work has been recently exhibited during the Parcours Bijoux (Paris) and with The Precious Collective in Münich and in the Slovenian Jewelry Week.
Collection concept:
Immersed in the fantastical, these jewels create a tactile wonderland. As you wear them, feel the fluidity in design, dancing with your every move, reminiscent of the playfulness of fish scales or the sun's reflection on a rippling sea, offering a touch of magic adorning your neck. The lively interplay of light and color sparks curiosity and draws attention effortlessly. These pieces evoke feelings of whimsy and enchantment. The fantastical creatures they conjure transport you to a realm of childlike fantasy, bringing daydreams to life.
JulieUsel_earrings_2-for-Joy_2023_silk_acrylic_silver_6x9x1.5cm
JulieUsel_necklace_Magpie_2023_silk_acrylic_silver_25x14x1cm
JulieUsel_necklace_Sequoia_2023_wood_silk_silver_28x17x2cm
JulieUsel_necklace_Small-Wave_2024_silk_silver_28x15x2cm