'Heaven & Hell': Bespoke Gun Earrings

* Heaven & Hell: The State of The Jewellery Industry (Photo Installation and One-of-a-Kind Earrings) * Edition: Unique * Right: Responsibly-sourced diamonds from the Diavik Mine in Canada and 18ct Fairtrade Gold from the Oro Verde Mining Cooperative in Colombia * Left: Diamonds and 18ct gold of unknown provenance * Both handmade, using the ancient filigree technique Can you tell the difference? For decades now, international media has called for attention on conflict diamonds. In many African countries, diamonds continue to be linked to the abuse of human rights, insurgent groups, unscrupulous governments and the fuelling of conflict. Illicit diamonds make fabulous profits for terrorists and corporations alike. With as much clarity has a high quality stone, the jewellery industry illustrates the willingness of the world to turn away, blinded by the calming sparkle of beautiful jewels. Arabel Lebrusan's work treads the fine line between art and jewellery design. Her unique pieces merge new narratives with traditional craft. Conceptual by nature, these creations combine celebrations of history and folklore with modern-day pop culture, possessing the potential to serve as social commentaries and tell the stories of now.