Cassandra has long held an admiration for the brilliant designs of the Finnish duo Alvar and Aino Aalto ( 1898-1976). Inspired by Alvar's Espa chair design, whose woven seat has a strength belied by its beauty, she created a cuff of interwoven ribbons of sheet metal that boldly encircles the wrist. Cassandra often wears them as a pair , one for Alvar, one for Aino. From the Journey to Scandinavia.
Aalto Espa cuff in silver. This bracelet measures approximately 62mm.
Cassandra herself designs all her jewels and works closely with her stone cutters and craftsmen throughout the process from design through to creation including on her bespoke projects.
Ever in search of the unusual and rare, Cassandra travels the world to source beautiful gemstones, either in the rough or cut form.
The craftsman works as an artist recreating the design in metal. The jewel is then mounted, assayed, polished and set.