Gaiam Jewellery is created by the Jeweller and Gemologist Gaia Mather-Pike. Gaiam is the union of the words "Gaia" (motherearth) and "I am" (consciousness) roughly meaning "I am the Earth" in Ancient Greek.
"Symmetry holds a beauty in it's simplicity and complexity, I try to capture both in my jewellery. I bring my personal passion, fascination and love for nature to you"
The Colure collection, using silver and semi-precious gemstones, is handcrafted by local silversmiths in Bali and by Gaia herself and explores the simplicity of symmetry.
The Monera collection includes pieces of 3D printed art in a variety of quality precious metals, exploring the complexities of symmetry in nature.
"Symmetry holds a beauty in it's simplicity and complexity, I try to capture both in my jewellery. I bring my personal passion, fascination and love for nature to you"
The Colure collection, using silver and semi-precious gemstones, is handcrafted by local silversmiths in Bali and by Gaia herself and explores the simplicity of symmetry.
The Monera collection includes pieces of 3D printed art in a variety of quality precious metals, exploring the complexities of symmetry in nature.
Gaia's fascination and appreciation for elements of the natural world, particularly those expressing symmetry of shape and form, served as the inspiration for her eclectic mix of jewellery. Her jewellery collections include precious stones delicately set in handcrafted silver, to fractal-esque bursts of solid silver produced with CAD design and 3D printing. Her studio was initially situated in the stunning Red Stone Hills of the Klein Karoo, South Africa, but she is currently traveling the world while bringing you pieces along the way.
(2012-2015) Gaia studied at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and completed a Bachelor's Degree in Jewellery Design and Metal Techniques, with an added accomplishment of being a finalist in the De Beers Shining Light Awards.
"My inspiration stems from nature, more specifically the drawings of Ernst Haeckel and the underlying symmetry that governs all lifeforms. Mirror symmetry was the concept behind my exhibition Mirror-me, my final year work at Stellenbosch University."
(2016) Gaia worked in Cape Town as a technical designer for Rabbit Disruptive Innovations where she utilised CAD programming and modern 3D printing techniques. She also participated as an artist in residence during the launch of an Idea to Product Lab (I2P Lab) as part of the Open Design Festival in Cape Town. Such opportunities fuelled and fine-tuned her design skills, which eventually manifested in her creating the Radiolarian jewellery collection. These 3D forms printed in Gypsum and set in Resin due to their fragility, boldly express her love of symmetry.
(2012-2015) Gaia studied at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and completed a Bachelor's Degree in Jewellery Design and Metal Techniques, with an added accomplishment of being a finalist in the De Beers Shining Light Awards.
"My inspiration stems from nature, more specifically the drawings of Ernst Haeckel and the underlying symmetry that governs all lifeforms. Mirror symmetry was the concept behind my exhibition Mirror-me, my final year work at Stellenbosch University."
(2016) Gaia worked in Cape Town as a technical designer for Rabbit Disruptive Innovations where she utilised CAD programming and modern 3D printing techniques. She also participated as an artist in residence during the launch of an Idea to Product Lab (I2P Lab) as part of the Open Design Festival in Cape Town. Such opportunities fuelled and fine-tuned her design skills, which eventually manifested in her creating the Radiolarian jewellery collection. These 3D forms printed in Gypsum and set in Resin due to their fragility, boldly express her love of symmetry.
(2017) Gaia graduated from the Gemmological Institute of Great Britain in London with a Diploma in Gemmology. She continues to build her skills on the identification of gemstones and jewellery appraisal.
