{"id":9107,"date":"2025-04-18T15:26:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarahkobak.nl\/from-polka-dots-and-color-to-my-own-signature\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:07:29","slug":"from-polka-dots-and-color-to-my-own-signature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarahkobak.nl\/en\/from-polka-dots-and-color-to-my-own-signature\/","title":{"rendered":"Color, granules and character – my handwriting as a goldsmith"},"content":{"rendered":"

In search of my own style<\/h3>\n

When people see my jewelry, two things often stand out: the color of the gemstones and the small balls – granules – that recur repeatedly in my work. They have since become my signature, but that was not true from the beginning.<\/p>\n

In the first years of my career, I was in full search of my own style. What makes a piece of jewelry truly mine? What shapes and details fit who I am? That went with a lot of trying, failing and starting over. Slowly I found the elements that suit me: a solid, often classic base ring with a tactile texture. And on it – or in it – the granules: little balls that I apply by hand, piece by piece. Always in combination with color. Not a standard white diamond, but tourmaline, sapphire or spinel. Gemstones that surprise. Who speak.<\/p>\n

That search took time, but it was necessary to develop my own writing.<\/p>\n

In my work is who I am<\/h3>\n

My work is often described as “classic with a twist. And yes, that’s right. I like solid forms, jewellery that will last for generations, but with my own twist: color, texture and composition.<\/p>\n

Diamond? Of course, it can be beautiful. But my heart beats faster with a pink diamond, a forest green variety or a tourmaline with an unexpected inclusion. Gemstones with character.<\/p>\n

Just as my jewellery exudes a certain calmness, so does my appearance. I am not an outspoken fashion person. Jeans, sweater, sneakers (preferably Nike), hair in a bun – and I’m ready. But underneath that calm exterior is a head that is always “on. I talk fast, think ahead, see things happening even before they are there. And yes, sometimes I have just a little too much hair on my teeth.<\/p>\n

Perhaps that is exactly why I am so attracted to the over-the-top creations of fashion house Schiaparelli<\/a> or the insane creations of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen<\/a>. Those distinct forms, that drama, that guts – it speaks to something in me. Not because I want to make it myself, but because it challenges me. It stimulates me to look at my own work with fresh eyes: what could be more pure, more exciting, more rich?<\/p>\n

Collections with character<\/h3>\n

Over the years, several collections have emerged, each with its own face. And yet they are all recognizable as “my work. <\/p>\n

The Elevance collection<\/strong><\/a> was created from my love of color combinations. I used to make many rings with three gemstones or pearls together in one design. I translated that into a collection where that combination is still possible, but where you can also wear one ring solo. Mix & match, but refined.<\/p>\n

The Sirius collection<\/strong><\/a> is my classic line. Wide, solid rings with a timeless look – but with my handwriting: textures, granules and color. Rings that will easily last a lifetime, and even a generation after that.<\/p>\n

And then there’s the M.I.N.D collection<\/strong><\/a> my creative canvas. In it, I try new things. Sometimes with granules, sometimes without. It is a space where I am allowed to explore and experiment, without sticking to my granules or other recognizable elements.<\/p>\n

My handwriting<\/h3>\n

Granules, color, solid shapes and attention to detail – that is my signature. It is the result of searching, trial and error, and constantly choosing what really suits me. Every piece of jewelry I make carries that handwriting.<\/p>\n

And perhaps that’s the best part: that my jewellery not only shows something of me, but ultimately tells something of the wearer.<\/p>\n

Love,
\nSarah<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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