The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

bitejewellery in colour as they catch the light. This captivating piece reveals a different aspect of its beauty each time it’s worn. Tsavorite Smoke Haze Earrings fashioned from multiple swirls are connected by tiny hinges, conjuring the fluidity of smoke haze. They’re crafted from 18-karat rose gold with tsavorites, white and grey diamonds, and yellow sapphires. Similarly, the Diamond Haze earrings in 18-karat white gold are embellished with grey spinels, white sapphires, and white and grey diamonds. The Diamond Haze Chandelier Earrings in 18-karat white gold have smoke swirls in white diamonds, white sapphires, and grey spinels. Bibi’s latest aspiration is the jellyfish, which lends its graceful ten- tacles and translucent orbs to her newWave capsule collection in Tahitian pearls, diamonds, quartz and rose gold. “I have always been fascinated by jellyfish. I had a book about them growing up, which I loved,” Bibi explained. “At home in Portugal, I surf most days, and we often see washed-up jellyfish on the beach. The dif- ferent colours, translucence and globular forms are captivating; there is something otherworldly about them.” The Tahitian pearl shades range from the fresh white of the surf to the iridescent greys and green of the ocean depths, splashed with white diamonds in gold-fringed earrings. Translucent quartz domes sit atop sculptural gold seaweed rings, and dia- mond-studded pearls hang at the breastbone, trailing spectacu- lar gold-fringed tentacles. The JellyfishWhite Pearls and Tahitian Pearls Drop Earrings with Diamonds feature three luminous or iridescent white pearls delicately suspended from rose gold ten- tacles. The jewellery designer invites women to enter the aquatic dream- scape with their enchanting Tahitian Pearl or White Pearl Ring in Rose Gold with Diamonds. The pearl sits at the centre of the ring, evoking the serene beauty of ocean depths. Rose gold ten- tacles embrace both pieces to resemble the graceful movements of the jellyfish. The Jellyfish Tahitian Pearl and White Pearl Pen- dant with Diamonds feature a single luminous Tahitian or white pearl from which rose gold tentacles gracefully extend. Dive into Bibi’s Eating from Art limited edition tableware collec- tion, created in collaboration with pottery maker Anouk Kram- er, where art meets function. It celebrates coming together, gath- ering around the table to share stories and eating from art with dinner plates, tea cups and pots, breakfast bowls, and crockeries. “I wanted to create a ceramics tableware collection that seam- lessly marries functionality with aesthetic beauty, enriching the everyday dining experience with a touch of whimsy and artistry.” Pieces include the Dinner Plate Tulip, which echoes the tulip shape adorned with hand-painted ants. It’s perfect for serving and can also be displayed as a piece of wall art, with a red hook for easy mounting. Dinner Plate Tulip II is similar to a blooming tulip with hand-painted ants that add a whimsy element to your table setting. The Tea Cup Tulip I combines form and function with a hand-painted tulip and a distinctive bloom-shaped in- dentation. The Tea Pot Ants feature a hand and spout miming a tree branch shaped like an apple, adorned with hand-painted ants and a playful worm detail. Espresso Cup Coral with Dragon Fly offers an enchanting touch to your coffee ritual, with a delicate drag- onfly painted inside as a hidden gem to discover with every sip. The Sugar Bowl Apple is a sweet addition to any table with its charming apple-inspired design, perfect for holding sugar. Bibi van der Velden has garnered international acclaim for her extraordinary designs. Her work has been exhibited in prestig- ious galleries and art fairs worldwide, including the renowned PAD London and TEFAF Maastricht. Her jewellery is favoured by celebrities and fashion icons and featured in prominent publi- cations such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and The New York Times, showcasing her ability to captivate a global audience with her unique vision. For unique jewellery that captivates nature, creatures and ani- mals, and functional tableware, Bibi van der Velden’s intricate designs will be wearable art pieces. www.bibivandervelden.com/en-gb