The KIN pendant is based on the principle of a ball bearing. Two outer rings hold and protect the centered sphere, but leaving it movable at the same time. The system allows to easily combine and extend the collection with different materials and colours. Playing with grades of transparency and materiality the collection sets the glowing gold-plated sphere in contrast with the matte finish of the hand-polished translucent resin. The chain consists of a thick snake chain and a braided silk cord around the neck for comfortable wear. K’iin means sun in Mayan.

U and KIN, two complementary necklaces are a contemporary interpretation of the Bola. A Mexican mothers’ traditional spherical pendant with a soft chime sound, meant to soothes and reassures the baby before and after birth. Both pendants keep the accessory’s cultural roots and values, but break away from classical jewellery fixings and explore different ways of creating a both aesthetic yet functional everyday jewellery.

Material
16 carat gold, resin and silk

Producer
ILADO PARIS