Jewellery Designer Agata Karwowska Debuts Evergreen Collection at Shine 2021
In October, Agata Karwowska debuted her Evergreen Collection at the Shine 2021 exhibition at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London. The collection showcased an innovative approach to wax carving inspired by nature and architecture.
About the Shine 2021 Edition
Shine 2021 is an annual initiative by the Goldsmiths' Centre, established to support emerging jewellery talents as they launch their careers in the industry.
Thirteen Makers were selected following a rigorous application process reviewed by industry experts Nyasha Daley, Ella Fearon-Low, and Rachael Taylor (journalist and founder of The Jewellery Cut): Agata Karwowska, Alice Fry, Clio Saskia, Georgie Orme-Brown, Heidi Hockenjos, Kali Forbes, Katherine Brunacci, Makila Nsika, Maria Gower, Natalie Perry, Roberta Pederzoli, Josephine Gomersall, and Ellina Pollitt.
All participants completed an intensive two-month training programme focused on developing their business and presentation skills, and specialist industry knowledge to support their professional career.
Discover more on Shine 2021.
The Evergreen Collection
Agata’s Evergreen Collection blended floral motifs with clean lines, drawing inspiration from the rich ornamentation of contemporary Middle Eastern architecture. The creations balanced structural symmetry with the natural imperfections of botanical patterns, presenting a collection that feels refined and expressive.
The signature pieces in the collection are handcrafted in silver and 18k gold presenting a striking contrast between metals. To reflect the vibrant palette of Middle Eastern design, Agata incorporated richly saturated semi-precious stones such as sapphire, Madeira citrine, fire opal, and almandine garnet.
The Collection Highlights
At the heart of the Evergreen Collection is a ring featuring a Madeira citrine baguette, set in silver and 18k gold. The band presents a flat, minimalist architectural form in bright matte silver, accented by detailed floral embossings. The citrine rests upon an 18k gold setting, its warm glow evoking the sun motif conceptualised in Eastern traditions.
Among other signature pieces in the collection are a pair of sterling silver drop earrings, composed of ogee-shaped diamond blocks. Each adorned with a rounded teardrop of deep red almandine garnet, creating a balanced interplay between the solid structure and fluidity. Further featured is an engagement ring set with an oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire. The deep blue gemstone is mounted in an 18k yellow gold setting atop a flat silver band, intricately decorated with floral motifs, echoing the collection’s architectural and organic inspirations.
The Exhibition
Following the announcement of the Makers' line-up on 29 July at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, participants presented their stories and inspirations online in September. Agata’s works were featured at the Centre’s in-person pop-up sales event on 4 October, where visitors could view her creations in-person and engage directly with the artist. Her collection was also among the selected works subsequently exhibited in the Goldsmiths’ Centre atrium, where they remained on display until the end of 2021.
About the Artist
Agata Karwowska is a fine jeweller known for sculptural designs that fuse architectural rhythm with organic detail. Creating bespoke statement pieces with fire-texturing and traditional wax carving techniques, her work reflects a commitment to artistic discovery, material integrity, and bold, meaningful expression.
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