Bling with a message: Amado Gudek’s ‘Diemonds Fauxever’ collection

Why we love it:

‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’. Marylin Monroe’s words have definitely resonated with many women since they were uttered back in glamorous 40’s –  And who could really blame them when the shiny rock has become not just a beautiful thing to don, but also a strong status statement in modern society.

But not everyone agrees, especially when for decades the mining and production of diamonds have been linked to wars and poverty especially in Africa – and the term ‘blood diamonds’ was born as a result.

For those of us who strongly believe in the controversial nature of these icies and prefer to steer clear, Singapore-based accessories label Amado Gudek is offering an interesting alternative which carries a strong message in its own right – while making a fashionable statement as well.

The label’s latest Fall/Winter 2014 collection entitled ‘Diemonds Fauxever’ caters for the experimental activist-a inside us, featuring structural 3D printed diamond rings moulded in a resin cast as if they were frozen in an ice block.

The brand’s interesting tongue-in-cheek approach is carried throughout the collection with play on the pieces’ names such as “Global mining” and “Caged diamond” and are nonetheless beautiful to look at.

Hand-crafted in Singapore using environmentally friendly bioresin and 3D printed stainless steel – this is one collection we’re not missing out on for sure!

Where to buy it:

‘Diemonds Fauxever’ collection is available online at etsy and several local stockists. For more information, visit Amado Gudek’s website. Prices range from approx. USD66 for a ring to approx. USD128 for a bangle.

Rana Wehbe