The Voronoi brooch is paved with diamonds and combines a contemporary form with classical techniques. The Leaf ring is made of a single element using the anticlastic silversmith technique.
Length 8.8 cm
Width 1.2 cm
Height 3 cm
Diameter 2.2 cm
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Mario Nokaj
- Lapidarium
- Jewellery maker
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Master Artisan
- Recommended by OAZA
Contact
Croatian, English
Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 20:00, Saturday 10:00 - 15:00
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 20:00, Saturday 10:00 - 15:00
Phone:
+385 989153112
+385 989153112
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From engineer to goldsmith
- • Mario makes limited edition fine jewellery
- • He works with precious materials, following family tradition
- • He established his brand Lapidarium in 2011
Lapidarium sells unique collections of high aesthetic value to complement the wearer’s individual expression. Master goldsmith Mario Nokaj, an electric engineer by vocation, discovered his passion for creating in the family workshop, where he learned the craft. After years of practising, he finally decided to continue the tradition in 2011 by opening his own workshop and shop in the city centre of Zagreb. Mario both designs and handcrafts his own jewellery pieces by combining traditional and contemporary goldsmithing techniques, but also by collaborating with local visual artists, designers and sculptors on various collections, which results in him challenging the notion of mainstream jewellery creation.
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Voronoi brooch and Leaf ring
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Planet ring
A massive looking, planet-like hollow sphere that is on the contrary light and wearable. Upon purchase, it is inscribed with a symbol of the wearer's astrological planet.
Diameter 3 cm
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Flower earrings
Redesign of the Maurice Dufrene Liberty style earrings from the 1900s for the purpose of an Art Nouveau exhibition in Croatia. They were commissioned by the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb.
Length 6 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Height 0.3 cm
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Link
Link bracelet made of various links in different thicknesses to allow dynamic movement around the wrist. Each link symbolizes one family member or person connected to the wearer.
Diameter 6.6 cm
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Daisy hair comb
Hair comb made of cow horn and silver daisies made for Daisy, inspired by René Lalique's work and Art Nouveau style.
Length 16 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Height 0.6 cm
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