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Photos: Barry Blau
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Jane Bohan - Color and Emotion (necklace)
Materials: 18k yellow and white gold, spessartite, tanzanite, diamond
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 2.5 x 1.2 x 1 pendant; 40.6 L necklace
"I interpreted the tension theme from the emotional definition of the word: I used color to express excitement, intensity & conflict. Orange is a color associated with energy, aggression and boldness. The color blue is often used to express calm and coolness. The relationship between colors can evoke a type of tension."
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Michael Good - Untitled (bracelet)
Materials: patinated bronze, 22k gold, lemon citrine
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 9 x 7.4 x 1.8
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Sarah Graham - Wallking on Water (sculpture)
Materials: 18 K gold, Steel, and Munsteiner Rutilated Quartz stone
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 4 x 3 x 1.8
"A water strider's weight is balanced by a surface tension force more than ten times its weight."
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Alishan Halebian - Tension Mobile (wearable sculpture)
Materials: 18k yellow gold, sterling silver, topaz, rubber
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 8.1 x 8.9 x 4
"This vehicle is fueled by tension"
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Barbara Heinrich (necklace)
Materials: 18k gold, cultured pearl
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 4.4 x 1.9 x 2 pendant; 18: neckcord
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Jose Hess - Money Clip (money clip)
Materials: 14k green gold, steel springs
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 8.25 x 1 x 1
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Cornelis Hollander - Riding Into Memory (ring and motorcycle display)
Materials: 18k white and yellow gold (ring); plastic (motorcycle)
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): ring: 4 x 2 x 1.2 ; motorcycle: 17 x 6.35 x 6.35
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John Iversen - Tension Nest (bracelet)
Materials: 18k gold, 14k white gold, black damond pomme
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.2
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Scott Keating - Big Top (pendant)
Materials: black onyx, quartz, 18k gold, rubber and sterling silver cord
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 12.2 x 4.5 x 1.4; 15" neck cord
"I was inspired by the center pole that holds up a large circus tent. I find amazing that the whole structure is supported only by the tension of the wires. This principle has been applied to huge buildings such as the Denver International Airport!"
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Christo Kiffer - Multi-Micro-Tension Ring (ring)
Materials: 18k palladium white gold, vs-g diamonds melee
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 2.5 x 2 x 1.8
"Tension setting revisited through a micro perspective."
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Paul Klecka - Tension Ring (ring)
Materials: 18k gold
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 3 x 3 x 0.4
"Intention: Tension"
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Mark Patterson - Aura Pink Tourmaline Ring (ring)
Materials: 18k white gold, pink tourmaline, diamonds
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 2.05 x .085
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Kent Raible - Captured Universe (ring)
Materials: 18k yellow and white gold, Mabe pearls, pink sapphires
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 4 x 2.5 x 1.9
"There is an underlying elegant balance within tension. Tension between opposing forces makes our physical world work. The force of gravity keeps our centrifugally spinning globe from freewheeling into space! Hope you're having fun out there, Steven."
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Todd Reed - Black Diamond Sphere with Gold Circle (necklace)
Materials: sterling silver, 18k yelllow gold, black diamond
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 4.8 x 4.8 x 0.8
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Alan Revere - Snug (ring)
Materials: 18k gold, sterling silver, ruby, pearls
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.8
"Make it tighter."
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Susan Sadler - For Steven, Our Dr. Gold (necklace)
Materials: 18k yellow gold, 0.14 ct diamonds
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 center piece; 74 L chain
"At first glance you cannot see or understand the tension or how important it is to the piece. Please take a closer look."
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Mark Schneider - Pressure Point (pendant)
Materials: 18k white and yellow gold, white and yellow diamonds, rutilated quartz, tsavorite garnets
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 4.45 x 5 x .06
"I incorporated tension in the mechanism to hold the gemstone and give focus to its beauty. The design of the setting frames and showcases the gemstone"
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William Schraft - It's Not Your Mother's Bow (drop earrings)
Materials: 18k green gold, diamonds
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 5.9 x 1 x .04
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Diana Vincent - Tension Earring (earrings)
Materials: 18k white gold, 4.08 ct diamonds
Dimensions cm (L x W x D): 6.6 x 1.5 x 1.5
"The design represents the release internal tension from one's body"
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