3D Manufacturing Explorations
Each of these three necklaces features a sculptural central bead in matte gold-plated stainless steel shaped like a triple cone. The golden element is framed on all sides, as a çintemani, by faceted Swarovski crystal beads in different colours (turquoise, smoky grey, and deep black), giving each necklace its own distinct character.
The beads are threaded onto a delicate grey seed-bead strand, creating a subtle shimmer that contrasts with the warm, textured golden centrepiece. Simple gold-tone clasps complete the design. The overall effect is refined yet understated, balancing geometric form with soft colour accents.
The central çintemani bead was custom fabricated using 3D-printed stainless steel, then gold-plated, a process that, even in 2014, required specialised production and high material costs, making each piece part of a rare, limited series.
The çintemani motif, composed of three circles paired with two wavelike bands, was widely used in Ottoman textiles, ceramics, and imperial garments. Originally associated with Central Asian and Buddhist symbolism, it came to signify power, protection, balance, and good fortune within the Ottoman visual language. Its bold, rhythmic forms reflect both spiritual aspiration and worldly authority.