Art & Design & Craft
A new look at amber and jewellery? Right here. Discover the unique forms, fresh interpretations and craftsmanship that make jewellery - with amber and beyond - stunning again in a completely new edition. We write about the creators, collections, exhibitions and competitions that set the trends of contemporary design and show how to combine tradition and modernity in an interesting way.
Spoiler Alert 2027. Jewelry that doesn't want to be just jewelry
What might happen in design in the near future? One of the possible answers to this question is the second edition of „Spoiler Alert” – an exhibition prepared by the Experimental Design Studio of the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Its protagonists are young designers and graduates, and the works presented are meant to be more than just a showcase of good student projects.
Unnecessary Jewellery. Jewelry not only for wearing
Is jewelry really necessary? Or is it precisely its apparent „unnecessity” that gives artists the freedom to experiment? This question is addressed by the title of the exhibition Unnecessary Jewellery, which will open on October 3 at the International Association of Amber Collectors in Gdańsk.
Marcin Tymiński. Jewelry made of emotions
Marcin Tymiński does not invent history for his works. He chooses those that have already happened – in his life, memory, and relationships. Sometimes they are good, sometimes painful, sometimes those about which it is easier to make a brochure than to say a few sentences. At the Bursztyn Museum in Gdańsk we will see another version of his „History that really happened”.
Amber and music. Anniversary of Andrzej Adamski
Until September 27th only at the Amber Museum in Gdańsk it is possible to see the exhibition „Musical Inspirations. Andrzej Adamski: 50 Years of Creative Work”. On the occasion of the anniversary, the artist has prepared primarily new works in which amber meets music. The starting point are specific pieces and the stories associated with them.
Danka Czapnik. 128 Reasons to be Fascinated
Until the end of December, the exhibition of Danka Czapnik's jewellery „...and beauty remains” can be seen at the Museum of Goldsmithing Art in Kazimierz Dolny. The works presented come from the private collection of Professor Elżbieta Kłosińska, an archaeologist who has been fascinated by the artist's work for years. Now numbering 128 items, the collection is a unique record of interest in the work of one of the most original figures in Polish artistic jewellery.
Jewellery as design. Experiment, technology and amber in the work of Gdańsk Academy of Fine Arts students
What do a train design, a piece of furniture and a pair of earrings have in common? Contrary to appearances, quite a lot. At the Experimental Design Studio of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, jewellery is treated like any other utility item: its form, material, production technology and relationship with the user must all be considered. The results of this work can be seen at the „We Design Jewellery” exhibition in the Gallery of the International Amber Association in Gdańsk.
The people who make up the world of amber and jewellery
Artists, designers, exhibition organisers and enthusiasts - each of them has a unique story worth hearing. In candid conversations, they talk about the inspirations, challenges and dreams they turn into beauty encapsulated in form. Discover the people who make amber live, change and never cease to delight.
Interviews
Opinions
Prof. Sławomir Fijałkowski: The MoJa Jewellery Museum is a unique place
The MoJa Jewellery Museum in Poznań is a special place for several reasons:
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Aleksandra Harasiuk: Arab misbah collectors
In Arab countries, a still popular male accessory is the so-called subha / misbah / tesbih, or prayer ropes. Centuries ago, they were used to count down repeated prayers - hence their name. The number of balls ...
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Katarzyna Michalska: Amber education really makes sense
The conversation about the future of amber often focuses on the market, design or promotion. Meanwhile, the foundation of everything is education. Without it, even the most beautiful raw material remains devoid of context and emotion.
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JULIA GROOS: Amber has become a universe to me
My first contact with amber will probably always remain an unforgettable impression. I remember it like today: I took a piece of amber in my hand, cut it and suddenly I could smell the resin from over 40 million years ago....
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Alan Balewski: Amber in perfume - natural, vibrant and surprising
Amber is a fragrance that is difficult to describe and even more difficult to capture - which is why it has fascinated perfumers for centuries.
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Philip Sajet: I am a loyal amber lover
In 21 years I have made 16 jewellery objects with Baltic amber. I think this alone makes me a loyal amber lover. As well as the fact that I've never been amber....
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Beata Bochińska: Amber was another interesting project for me
I am an art historian and collector, and together with my husband we have over 1,800 objects of good design from behind the Iron Curtain in our collection, which we have made available to our Bochinski Foundation for use in dissemination programmes....
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Elisabeth Kochanek-van Dijk: Jewellery is art
I have always been convinced of this. Even if there are many galleries in our country that have no place for jewellery.
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Monika Blaszkowska: Amber off the chart
I'm excited because I've managed to do something with amber that it's been missing for a long time - bring it into the world of modern design. I create objects that surprise, especially young people, for...
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Fashion & Trends
This is where amber meets fashion. Take a peek into the world of shows, trends and new collections where jewellery becomes not just an accessory, but a style manifesto. Discover how the gold of the Baltic Sea inspires designers and conquers the catwalks - from classic elegance to avant-garde interpretations.
Summer belongs to amber. How to choose jewellery that truly stands out?
Just over a decade ago, amber was associated by many primarily with seaside souvenirs or classic necklaces passed down from generation to generation. Today, this image is changing rapidly. Natural amber is increasingly appearing in designer collections, making its way into the pages of fashion magazines and onto social media, and its presence in fashion is ceasing to be a seasonal…
Amber Vibes – amber on the catwalk
During the AMBER Vibes gala, amber returned to the runway as a significant element in the narrative of contemporary jewellery. In the industrial, dark-toned space of the Amber Expo hall, several shows were presented, combining fashion and contemporary goldsmithing art – in a format that harks back to the tradition of events accompanying the AMBERIF trade fair.
Amber in fashion 2026: the natural power of emotive jewellery
Fashion in 2026 is looking less and less for the „wow” effect in flashiness. Instead, it is betting on emotion, authenticity and things that matter. This is why amber jewellery is experiencing a real renaissance today. Warm, organic, unique - it fits perfectly into a fashion world that is rediscovering the beauty of nature and personal style.
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Knowledge of amber
This section is a veritable “Amber Bible” - the most important state-of-the-art information on amber, which - to a large extent - has been produced in collaboration with experts in the respective fields.
