To celebrate the release of part 1 of our upcoming collection "Rhythm", I explain the vision and inspiration that behind it over a recent interview.

T. Where did you draw your inspiration for your latest collection “rhythm”?

F. My inspiration for this new collection comes from natures textures and elements of the Australian coastline. Flowy sandstone cliffs along the beach, reflections in the ocean when the sunshine hits, traces from waves in the sand. Soft orange & yellow hues mixed with colours of the ocean & forest. Feelings of home.

T. Why choose mainly Australian gemstones?

F. I believe using Australian gemstones creates a deeper connection & sentimental value. Bringing the magic that this land holds into each piece of jewellery. Plus - they are simply gorgeous! It’s a beautiful thing working alongside small local suppliers knowing exactly where these precious gems are from as well an ensuring that the mining & cutting is done in a sustainable & ethical way.

T. What do you want someone to feel when they wear your jewellery?

F. Ever since moving to Australia from Sweden in 2016, I’ve been drawn to the energy the east coast holds, an energy I want to translate into my jewellery. Softness, imperfections & connection to nature. Nature is the place I go to ground & find my centre when life happens. I want my pieces to be a little reminder to bring you back to centre & flow, wherever you are in your journey.

T. Is there a specific moment or memory that sparked a design in your latest collection?

F. I can’t say its one memory. I would say it’s a compilation of many memories along the coast over my years living in Australia. What made me really inspired to create this collection was the fact that me & my fiancé Tim chose to relocate from Victoria to New South Wales after 5 years in Melbourne. Coming back to the east coast felt like coming back home, and that’s something I really wanted to celebrate.

T. If you had to say, which is your favourite piece from the collection?

F. My favourite piece from the collection is the ‘Mangrove’ ring with green tourmaline! I’m a sucker for earthy greens & gold (and texture!!) and this one I was especially tempted to keep this one for myself. She’s a special one and I know that one lucky person will adore it for a lifetime.

T. Last but not least, when can we expect the full "rhythm" collection to release and what's next for Neij Jewellery?

F. The full collection will be releasing early/mid march with maybe a suprise or two thrown in beforehand, we'll see! And now that we've nearly completed our move and will be setting up my new studio within the next week, there will be no shortage of inspiration and a lot more releases this year from our new home studio nestled in the beachside jungle!