Nervous System’s High Tech Jewelry
Written by Urban Sherp on May 3rd, 2010
Who: Nervous System – Boston, MA
What: peltate earrings
Where: Nervous System – stainless steel $50, gold plated $60
Why We Love It: This has got to be the smartest jewelry on the planet. Combining math and science, technology and imagination, MIT grads Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg have created this one-of-a-kind collection of jewelry rooted in nature. Using computer simulations, selective laser sintering (3-D printing) and CNC machines the turn the most intricate patterns found in nature like the walls of plant cells, the growth of coral branches and the web of veins that permeate leaves, into truly amazing pieces of jewelry.
The Xylem collection is one of our favorites. It explores the patterns created by veins in leaves, and in some cases the most beautiful of which are those that showing decay as the seasons change. The Peltate earrings draw inspiration from the way veins radiate from a central point as seen in lily pads and gingko leaves. Just amazing the level of detail they are able to achieve in these bold hoops. Love the way the branches root out to the circumference of the circle.
With such attention to detail in the most minuscule elements of nature, it is no wonder that they try to use eco-friendly materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes whenever possible. They use recycled stainless steel, low waste creating CNC machines, and manufacturing methods that do not require large facilities or massive manual labor.
Check out their one of a kind collection – no two are the same, and some you can even generate your own design!
