Repossi has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with American-Dutch contemporary artist Sterling Ruby, marking a rare intersection between fine jewellery and avant-garde art.
The partnership reflects the maison’s long-standing affinity with the art world and its ongoing mission to blur the lines between craftsmanship, sculpture and conceptual design.
The collaboration introduces a sculptural pin that reimagines the boundaries of high jewellery. Drawing inspiration from Ruby’s “REIF” wall-sculpture series, crafted from reclaimed wood and remnants sourced from his studio and his mother’s barn in Pennsylvania, the piece translates the artist’s fascination with reconstruction and materiality into precious form.
Handcrafted in Repossi’s Place Vendôme atelier, the 18-karat light gold pin features a 2.10 mm round diamond set within a polished frame. Measuring 87 mm in height and weighing approximately 25 grams, the design combines architectural precision with technical innovation. Advanced techniques such as rapid prototyping, wax modelling and 3D resin printing were employed to realise its intricate structure, which includes a pivoting axis and chamfered angles. Despite its simplicity, the pin represents an engineering achievement requiring a rare level of artisanal mastery.
For Gaia Repossi, Creative Director of Limited Editions, the project continues the maison’s tradition of artistic dialogue, following past collaborations with figures such as Robert Mapplethorpe. “Artistic narratives and their historical milestones play a central role in my creative process,” she stated. “Working with Sterling was an in-depth exchange of ideas built on mutual respect, culminating in a shared vision for the final piece.”
Ruby described his collaboration with Gaia Repossi as an extension of his ongoing exploration of context and form. “Repossi provided an artistic space where jewellery could transcend its decorative purpose,” he noted. “The brand’s architectural minimalism and commitment to challenging tradition align closely with my own practice.”
The Repossi x Sterling Ruby pin embodies a poetic balance between sculpture and ornament, uniting conceptual artistry with the precision of haute joaillerie. Each piece is individually numbered and will be released in a limited edition, appealing to collectors of both fine art and jewellery.
