Lucky Charm 2027
ETERNA 2027 – The dance of contrasts
The wave and the rock meet tirelessly in a dance that has lasted for centuries. A relationship between freedom of movement and stability, strength and patience. The wave touches the rock, carves it, and constantly transforms its appearance. The rock, in turn, unwavering and steadfast, alters the wave’s course, guiding it in a new direction. In this ceaseless flow, neither element remains unchanged. Their encounters give rise to new forms and new balances.
In much the same way, we too are shaped by life. By the encounters, experiences, changes, and challenges that leave their mark upon us. Sometimes we need the stability of the rock, and at other times, the spontaneity and freedom of the waves. We learn to stand firm while also embracing the flow, to adapt without losing ourselves, and to welcome change with greater courage. For ultimately, we are defined not only by what we endure, but also by what we allow to transform us.
Inspired by this eternal relationship, ANTIGONI’s handcrafted, two-tone lucky charm for 2027, made from 925 sterling silver, symbolizes the beauty of evolution and the strength of stability. A wish for the new year: to welcome whatever comes with an open heart, to find strength in both balance and change, and to allow time to shape us, continually discovering new facets of ourselves.
From Inspiration to Creation
ETERNA was designed by jewellery designer Antigoni Kapoutzi and is handcrafted in her workshop in Kavala, Greece, a city where the sea and rocky shores are an inseparable part of the landscape and everyday life.
The creative process began with the observation of nature: the movement of waves as they meet the shore, the irregular surfaces of rocks, the textures shaped by time, and the ever-changing play of light upon the water. Images, natural forms, and contrasting textures became the starting point of a design exploration, seeking to capture the unique relationship between these two elements in a piece of jewellery. Through a series of sketches and experiments with shapes, proportions, and surfaces, the initial inspiration gradually evolved into an abstract composition of two elements that coexist and complement one another.
The final design consists of two overlapping elements crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring different plated finishes and textures. The contrast between these two surfaces, both in colour and texture, is a defining characteristic of the design. The two elements come together in a single piece of jewellery, each preserving its own identity, just as the wave and the rock coexist in nature.
Each ETERNA piece is handcrafted with care and meticulous attention to detail at the ANTIGONI workshop in Kavala, transforming the original inspiration drawn from the natural landscape into a meaningful piece of jewellery rich in symbolism.
ETERNA is a gentle reminder that stability and change are not opposing forces, but two sides of the same journey.