WAVE Arman Sarkisyan I grew up watching my father, a master jeweler in Armenia, meticulously honing his craft. My designs have always been inspired by a blend of Gothic and Russian Renaissance eras and Byzantine works, as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau. In addition to a lifetime surrounded by jewelry, I also studied film and architecture, and my designs reflect a mix of art, history, intricacy, and modernity. My passion is creating wearable art that combines centuries-old jewelry making techniques, such as hand carving, with a modern sensibility and boundless imagination. I try to convey a sense of elegance and old world styling in my work to foster a modern aesthetic. I have always considered my jewelry to be wearable works of art. This Infinity pendant with its blend of highly textured 22k gold and oxidized sterling silver, is evocative of the churches in my native Armenia. 88