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From the understated elegance of Japanese floral arrangements to the iconic geometries of New York’s skyscrapers, two seemingly distant aesthetic worlds inspire the creations of Spencer Wood, a student at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design, selected to showcase her work at Milano Jewelry Week 2026 on October 26.
This represents an important opportunity to bring her creative research to an event dedicated to the world of jewelry, engaging with a professional environment where design, craftsmanship and experimentation come together.
At the heart of the presentation are Ikaria Ring and Chrysler Earrings, two projects that explore different approaches to jewelry design, united by the ambition to transform artistic and architectural references into precious creations with a distinctive sculptural identity.
Ikaria Ring: When Nature’s Harmony Becomes Jewelry
The first project, Ikaria Ring, draws inspiration from ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, in which each element finds its meaning through a delicate balance of shapes, proportions and space.
Spencer Wood translates this philosophy into a contemporary ring with an organic structure, featuring soft, flowing lines that intertwine around a central rose-cut gemstone.
The result is a creation that seeks a balance between structure and natural movement, highlighting the beauty of individual elements through a harmonious composition.
Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, the piece presented at Milano Jewelry Week features a fancy intense pink diamond, adding a distinctive chromatic dimension to the design. The ring can also be fully customized, from the choice of metal to the gemstone, making each interpretation unique.
Through Ikaria Ring, design becomes a way to reinterpret nature and its inherent balance, transforming a traditional aesthetic philosophy into a contemporary piece of fine jewelry.
Chrysler Earrings: New York Architecture Meets Jewelry Design
While Ikaria Ring draws inspiration from nature and Japanese art, Chrysler Earrings are inspired by the appeal of urban architecture, particularly one of the most recognizable landmarks of the New York skyline: the Chrysler Building.
An icon of American Art Deco, the skyscraper becomes the starting point for a design exploration of geometry, symmetry and vertical lines, reinterpreted through the language of jewelry.
Spencer Wood draws on the building’s distinctive silhouette and architectural precision to create a pair of sculptural earrings, translating architectural elegance into refined proportions and precious details.
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the earrings feature 3-carat diamonds each, with a structure defined by geometric elements and dangling details that emphasize the design’s verticality.
The creation establishes a dialogue between two seemingly distant disciplines, architecture and jewelry design, demonstrating how a monumental architectural landmark can be reimagined as an intimate, precious and wearable piece.
From Design Research to Milano Jewelry Week
Despite drawing inspiration from different sources, Ikaria Ring and Chrysler Earrings share a design approach rooted in observation, formal exploration and the ability to transform cultural references into a distinctive personal creative language.
The preliminary sketches and three-dimensional renderings of the projects reveal the evolution of the creative process, from the initial concepts to the development of shapes, proportions and materials.
For Spencer Wood, participating in Milano Jewelry Week represents an opportunity to showcase her creative research to the public and highlight the skills and experience gained throughout her educational journey at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design.
This experience highlights the role of education in fostering connections between creative disciplines, experimentation and the professional world, offering emerging designers the opportunity to engage with international environments and showcase their creative vision.
Through Ikaria Ring and Chrysler Earrings, Spencer Wood presents two interpretations of contemporary jewelry design, where artistic inspiration takes shape, design research meets precious materials, and creativity becomes a form of personal expression.
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