La Traviata Earrings in Lilac & Gold by Maria Juchnowska, 2015

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La Traviata porcelain jewelry series was originally inspired by the opera with the same name by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Traces of gold and silver seen on the pieces are an allegory to the collection name as which was La Traviata, meaning: the fallen woman. The traces of gold and silver are memories transferred onto porcelain. The gold and silver symbolize wealth and the porcelain symbolizes fragility, as the jewelry is created from the weakness of 'the fallen woman'.

La Traviata earrings are handmade with an original technique using colored porcelain and carat gold plated sterling silver backs which are safe for the ears. They are easy to clean with warm water and soap. Porcelain is one of the most durable, sustainable and sophisticated materials used in contemporary jewelry.

These earrings in lilac and gold measure Ø 2 cm.

Creator	Maria Joanna Juchnowska
Design Period	From 2000
Year	2015
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Norway
Style	Scandinavian Modern, Minimalist, Bohemian, Rustic
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Edition Number	1
Product Code	NGE-392263
Number of Prototypes	1
Limited Edition	Yes
Additional Information	One of a Kind Made by Hand
Materials	Porcelain, Silver
Color	Mauve, medium blue, pink
Depth	1 cm 1 cm
Height	2 cm 2 cm
Diameter	1.5 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Norway
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Maria Joanna Juchnowska

Maria Joanna Juchnowska is an artist, designer, curator, founder, and owner of Mari JJ Design, which launched in 2010 in Stockholm but is now based in Oslo.  She regularly cooperates with luxury brands in Europe, Asia, and the US, such as Meissen in Germany and Franz Collection in China and Taiwan. Her recent activities include participation in Dezeen's Virtual Design Week 2020, Fourisalone 2020, Ventura Dubai, Wanted Design New York, Talente International Craft Fair Munich, Der Berliner Salon Vogue Salon with Meissen, International Jingdezhen Porcelain Fair with Franz Collection, British Ceramics Biennial, Munich Creative Business Week, and more. Her many recognitions include laureate and finalist of Future Lights, the European competition organized by Ceramics and Its Dimensions, the Artzept International Design Award Milan, and second stage finalist at Red Dot Awards 2020. Juchnowska is a member of the IAC International Academy of Ceramics, Norske Kunsthåndverkere, Norske Billedkunstnere, and Artaxis International Ceramic Artist Association

Mari JJ Design creates ceramic design objects and jewelry, mainly in porcelain. Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism and sophisticated European art and culture, the atelier's works are one-of-a-kinds, handcrafted from start to finish. Mari JJ Design uses the finest porcelain, often hand tinted and hand decorated.

Mari JJ Design's projects have been widely published in magazines, both in print and online, including Dezeen, Vogue, Elle, Elle Decoration, New Ceramics, Exspace, Culture.pl, and others. The atelier is supported by Norwegian Crafts, Norske Kunsthåndverkere, DogA Design & Architecture Norway, the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai and New York, Ministry of Culture & National Heritage, and Adam Mickiewicz Institute: Culture.pl.