The interstellar appeal of Beijing brand Mistova
Beijing-based Danyi Zhu may have only launched Mistova in 2013, but her jewellery label has an infinity-and-beyond appeal. From Supernova’s to the Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky, protons to particles, the properties of deep space inform her brand's sculptural and fluid designs. ‘The building blocks that make up the universe, earth and ocean inspire me’ says Zhu. Here we discover the elements of Mistova’s design identity in more detail.
'The collections embrace an extensive understanding of metal craftsmanship, engineering and perfecting the process of creating hollow jewellery, a Mistova signature.' – Danyi Zhu
Expansion earring in 18-ct gold plated in sterling silver
'Our collections are numbered to create a continuing connection between all of our pieces. Where one collection ends, the other begins'. – DZ
Sublimation earring in 18-ct gold plated in sterling silver
'These earrings take inspiration from the ocean. We wanted to create something with fluidity but with a modernist and sculptural feel.' – DZ
Leap earring in 18-ct gold plated in sterling silver
'The Nova collection was inspired by space and the concept of the Supernova, and the exploding and scattering of different particles.'– DZ
Dynamic earring in 18-ct gold plated in sterling silver
'For us desiging is about evolving. Bringing everything we have learnt from one collection into the next one.' – DZ
Expansion earring in 18-ct gold plated in sterling silver
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