Oliver de Gem is exhibiting his creations at Romanian Jewelry Week on Sept. 30, 2026. (Photo provided by the designer)
With his eye sharpened over time, he noticed how a piece of jewelry could alter someone's attitude and appearance. For example, a neck can look longer depending on how a necklace is worn. The tilt of one's head can be transformed by the length of an earring. He simply can't help but notice details, and his pieces are inspired by these effects.In his new collection, there’s a ring in homage to Romania called "Bucharest." And another for Beirut. The letter "B" for both cities, with a spinning ball like a planet. And since he sees Beirut as a little sister to Bucharest, the ring inspired by Beirut is smaller than the one for the Romanian capital. He dreams of making a big chain with a large ball by mixing silver and textile. It would be the link between his different trades. He’s still exploring ways to pair...
With his eye sharpened over time, he noticed how a piece of jewelry could alter someone's attitude and appearance. For example, a neck can look longer depending on how a necklace is worn. The tilt of one's head can be transformed by the length of an earring. He simply can't help but notice details, and his pieces are inspired by these effects.In his new collection, there’s a ring in homage to Romania called "Bucharest." And another for Beirut. The letter "B" for both cities, with a spinning ball like a planet. And since he sees Beirut as a little sister to Bucharest, the ring inspired by Beirut is smaller than the one for the Romanian capital. He dreams of making a big chain with a large ball by mixing silver and textile. It would be the link between his different trades. He’s still exploring ways to...