The elements and architecture of Jewelry design

The first thought that enters most people’s minds when envisioning a piece of jewelry is the look and feel of the piece. What most people do not consider is the structural design, the “architecture” of each piece.

 There are many elements that go into the creation of a quality piece of jewelry: line, textures, materials, comfort, durability, and relationship to the human form are some of the important essentials of design that must be addressed.

The Carlex line of men’s wedding bands is advertised as “When Art meets Architecture”, which is a very accurate depiction of the unique collection. CrownRing, who created Carlex, have been producing high quality matrimonial jewelry since 1999. They have invested heavily in cutting edge technology that allows them the precision necessary to replicate the structurally perfect engineering that is the cornerstone of all their pieces.

Now the Carlex line allows them to experiment with new designs and materials. The inspiration for the rings is the prestigious Rolex and Cartier watches. Translating the basic lines of the watches to another medium is a challenging task, but the resulting distinctive rings are a major breakthrough in modern jewelry design. Promoted as a wedding band for men, the strong industrialized feel of the basic lines are tempered by the various textures provided by diamonds and a brushed look to some of the surfaces. The rings are suitable for men or women to wear as matrimonial jewelry or as an every day piece.

For centuries the traditional wedding ring was yellow gold, with colored stones such as emeralds, rubies, and sapphires for the woman’s engagement ring.  This morphed into white gold with diamonds as the center piece. Because of the cost, platinum was used in high priced pieces. Rose gold also became popular.

Today there is a large choice of materials and colors available, adding new possibilities to the ring designer’s palette. Titanium and palladium are widely used, both because of price and for its “look”. Palladium has the appearance of platinum, but is a fraction of the price.

Carlex has taken advantage of some of the new metals to create solid and bold designs. They have also succeeded in replicating these looks in the traditional gold and platinum mediums. The pieces are available in a wide range of colors, some resulting in a uniquely feminine facade on a masculine inspired design. “Made for a man, but women like it too”, as one advertising motto claims (credit to Irish Spring).

Comfort is a vitally important element that must be considered in the design of any piece of jewelry, and the creators of Carlex have made a collection of rings not just known for their daring lines, but also for their wearability and durability.

The architectural lines of Carlex rings have been made evident so that they are as prominently visual as the art of the designs. The outcome is a unique design that is decidedly modern and a good fit for our high-tech times.