Amber News
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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:
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 in the rope was closely linked to the 99 names with which God was praised.
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.
Competitions
Everybody. A competition that provokes reflection
Once again, the Legnica International Jewellery Art Festival SREBRO has sparked a great deal of excitement. This year's theme – EVERY BODY – and the jury's selection of awards were widely discussed long after the official results were announced. One of the festival's most important goals has thus been achieved: stimulating reflection.
T² – „Momentary” Amber Duet
The jurors of the Amberif Selection 2026 competition were unaware that their decision would determine the fate of a new jewellery project. The distinction awarded to the set of brooches created by Tomasz Kargul and Tadeusz Dobkowski became the impetus without which the T² duo would probably not have decided to continue their collaboration.
Legnica: The World Capital of Artistic Jewellery Once Again
The Legnica SILVER Festival Opening Weekend will take place on 8-9 May 2026 – an event that has attracted artists, curators and collectors from all over the world for decades. It is in Legnica that one of the most important hearts of contemporary artistic jewellery beats – the festival is considered to be the second most important event of its kind in the world, after the SCHMUCK exhibition in Munich.
Information
They said nothing would come of it. Today I'm exhibiting in New York – a conversation with
For years, she was told her ideas were too bold and that the jewellery she created didn't fit into any established categories. Today, her work is showcased at major international events dedicated to contemporary jewellery, and she was the first Polish artist to participate in the prestigious MAD About Jewelry exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.
Everybody. A competition that provokes reflection
Once again, the Legnica International Jewellery Art Festival SREBRO has sparked a great deal of excitement. This year's theme – EVERY BODY – and the jury's selection of awards were widely discussed long after the official results were announced. One of the festival's most important goals has thus been achieved: stimulating reflection.
A new landmark on the Polish goldsmithing map: the MoJA Jewellery Museum in Poznań
An institution that the goldsmithing community has been waiting for for years has been established in Poznań. MoJA Jewellery Museum is not just another exhibition space – it is a project that redefines the way we think about jewellery as an art form and restores its rightful place in culture.
Collections
Amber „Labyrinth”
The labyrinth - one of the more symbolic and recognisable works by Professor Andrew Boss - embodies the idea of European amber routes.
Maria and Paweł Fietkiewicz
It may happen that today this ring will no longer arouse admiration. However, it is worth knowing that its creators went down in history as the founders of the so-called Polish school of amber and silver, creating sophisticated, unique artistic forms in the 1960s.
Jaroslav Westermark: Golden Amber
He became interested in Baltic amber over 40 years ago simply because... he wanted to make unusual jewellery. In those days, it was an extremely difficult challenge - to make interesting, ambitious jewellery from a material that was very common. He succeeded, as evidenced, for example, by numerous awards in design competitions.
Interviews
Why do we need unnecessary jewellery? – a conversation with Arek Wolski
The exhibition's name is provocative, but the answer turns out to be surprising. „Unnecessary Jewellery” shows that contemporary art jewellery doesn't have to be primarily ornamental – it can tell stories, evoke emotions, and provoke thought. One of its curators talks about the idea behind the project, its international success, and the place of art jewellery in Poland.
They said nothing would come of it. Today I'm exhibiting in New York – a conversation with
For years, she was told her ideas were too bold and that the jewellery she created didn't fit into any established categories. Today, her work is showcased at major international events dedicated to contemporary jewellery, and she was the first Polish artist to participate in the prestigious MAD About Jewelry exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.
My Way with Amber – A Conversation with Tadeusz Dobkowski
In 2026, Tadeusz Dobkowski will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of the founding of his workshop. The anniversary – even if not a round number – is a great opportunity to learn about his professional journey: long, winding, and with surprising plot twists, filled with amber since childhood, from which he initially wanted to escape. Fortunately, he didn't succeed.
Fashion
T² – „Momentary” Amber Duet
The jurors of the Amberif Selection 2026 competition were unaware that their decision would determine the fate of a new jewellery project. The distinction awarded to the set of brooches created by Tomasz Kargul and Tadeusz Dobkowski became the impetus without which the T² duo would probably not have decided to continue their collaboration.
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.
Trade fair
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.
AMBERIF Spring 2026 - Gdansk shines brightest again
At the end of March, Gdansk will once again become a place where design meets nature and tradition meets modernity. From 26-28 March 2026, the AMBEREXPO space will be filled with the light of amber and the energy of creators from all over the world. This is where AMBERIF Spring 2026 takes place - an event that has been setting trends in jewellery and...
Why I ask about Amberif and the strategy „Gdansk - World Amber Capital”
At a meeting of the Amberif Programme Board on 5 February this year, an accusation was made against me that I was „playing investigative journalist” and not allowing the fair team to work because I was asking questions for „months”. Yes, I ask questions because I am a journalist.
Events
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.
17th century amber cannon returns to Gdansk
A unique relic of European amber art has found its way into the collection of the Gdańsk Museum, or more precisely the collection of the Amber Museum. Made of amber and gold, decorated with precious stones, the cannon was created around 1660 in Gdańsk. It is an extremely rare example of artistic craftsmanship of the modern era - one of only two known objects of this type in the world. After centuries, it returns to the city where it...
What does a true „amber” perfume smell like?
What do natural amber-based perfumes, the philosopher's stone and the Holy Grail have in common? Generations of scientists have searched for them. And while the latter two are likely to persist, Alan Balewski from Pomerania has managed to do the almost impossible: he has created an „amber” perfume.
Exhibitions
Małgosia Kalińska w gronie artystów galerii Friends of Carlotta
Małgosia Kalińska dołączyła do grona artystów reprezentowanych przez prestiżową galerię Friends of Carlotta w Zurychu. Współpracę zainaugurowała wystawa „Zwischen Spriessen und Fliessen” („Między kiełkowaniem a płynięciem”), podczas której prace polskiej artystki weszły w dialog z biżuterią Sama Tho Duonga.
Designer jewellery from around the world at the Unnecessary Jewellery exhibition in Warsaw
Is jewellery merely an adornment? Or perhaps a personal manifesto, a form of art, and a way of telling others about oneself? The answers to these questions are provided by the international exhibition Unnecessary Jewellery, which will be showcased at the Galeria Pokój Śniadań in Warsaw from 21 May. This is a unique opportunity to see over 100 jewellery objects created by artists from Europe, Asia, and Latin America…
Digital Amber and the Design of the Future. „State of Now” at the SREBRO Festival
What does contemporary design look like in a world where digital technologies have become an everyday working tool? The „State of Now” exhibition, showcasing jewellery and objects created by the youngest generation of designers, seeks answers to this question. It's a story about experimentation, new technologies, and a fresh perspective on materials – including those as strongly associated with tradition as Baltic amber.
