hk+np studio

Jewelry design studio from Hiroko Kobayashi and Neil Prakash. Contemporary geometric designs derived from the architectural background of it's partners.

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The bamboo forest speaks in a whisper. Each breeze nudges the trees into a swaying, crisscrossing rhythm. We first heard this lullaby during a walk in Kyoto. This experience was later explored through paper origami, which inspired the undulating pattern of the Zigzag series.

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Dividing earth from sky, the horizon stretches beyond imagination. It’s endless and hypnotic. An infinite and permanent presence throughout our lives.

As we gazed across the blue waters of English Bay out to the horizon, we were inspired to create the Infinity series.

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New for fall 2019 we are pleased to introduce our infinity series ring! Available soon on our website and through select retailers, this ring will be available in 3 sizes and in silver & vermeil.

#hkpusnp #madeinjapan #vancouverdesigner #handcraftedjewelry #infinityring

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The Lunar ring places an 8.5 mm Akoya pearl in perpetual balance between grace and strength, with a seamless silver band to secure the gem in place. We use Akoya pearls for their exceptional beauty and lustre.

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The Lunar ring places an 8.5 mm Akoya pearl in perpetual balance between grace and strength, with a seamless silver band to secure the gem in place. We use Akoya pearls for their exceptional beauty and lustre.

https://t.co/wTXbz7aE70

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Our lunar ring in matte finish - a pearl for any season.

https://t.co/wTXbz7aE70

Signifying wisdom, clarity, and loyalty, the pearl glows with a diffused inner light. It’s the only gem to come from a living creature – a natural prize as luminous as the full moon.

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Our Twist bangle in matte finish is great on any occasion. Our vermeil finish bangles will be back in stock for the Christmas season soon!

Model: @emmahansen
Photographer: @alexanderting
Hair + makeup: @beckstargrams

#hkpusnp #madeinjapan #vancouverdesigner #twistjewelry

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We are releasing a new ring this fall for our infinity series - images to come soon but here is a sneak peak!

Model: @emmahansen
Photographer: @alexanderting
Hair + makeup: @beckstargrams
Wardrobe by @vestige.story

#hkpusnp #madeinjapan #vancouverdesigner #infinityjewelry

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Our Lunar Rings are BFF's! These rings come in Silver & Vermeil in both Matte and Mirror Finishes. Available in sizes US6.5 & US7

https://t.co/wTXbz7aE70

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Our first complete jewelry set was our Q series. Slender ribs of silver gives this jewelry form and space - a characteristic you will find in much of our jewelry which is a reflection from our practice in architecture.

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We recently had a chance to design some wedding jewelry. ;) Pictured here is a platinum engagement ring utilizing our aurora design to frame a diamond. Nestled beside it is a men's wedding band in 18K gold.

#weddingjewelry #hkplusnp #loveatfirstsight #auroraring

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For Hiroko's birthday this year I commissioned @gwaai Edenshaw to carve one of of our twist series bangles with Haida Gwaii stories. We will have more to say about this later, but here is a quick shot to start with.⁠
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The lovely @emmahansen wearing our new lunar rings, infinity pendant with pearl, and our aurora earrings. We use natural Akoya pearls and nickle free sterling silver in all of our jewelry. Wardrobe by @vestige.story, a Vancouver based locally manufactured clothing bran.

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Charlie Harper puzzles are the best! This one of Glacier Bay, Alaska was so much fun to put together!

#charlieharper #1000piecepuzzle #downtime #glacierbay #minimalrealism #natureinpieces

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Our new Lunar Rings are so happy together! Pictured here in mirror and Matte finish. https://t.co/wTXbz7aE70

#hkplusnp #lunarring #pearlring #akoyapearl #madeinjapan #japanesejewelry #vancouverdesigner

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An icon in fashion and a statement in pearls. We love this book cover photo of Coco Chanel taken by american visual artist Man Ray in 1935. "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." Well Coco, we agree!

#cocochanel #stringofpearls #lunarring #pearlring

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We are pleased to announce that we are releasing our new Lunar Ring for the 2019 Spring / Summer season.

https://t.co/A9kKWIp9wb

#hkpusnp #madeinjapan #vancouverdesigner #lunarjewelry #silverjewelry #handcraftedjewelry #auroraearrings

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Hiroko putting on the final touches before we get started. @emmahansen of @lizbellagency is wearing our Q series earrings and pendant in a wardrobe provided by @vestige.story.

#jewelryphotography #makeupartist #hkpusnp #vancouverartists #madeinjapan #vancouverdesigner

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The bamboo forest speaks in a whisper. Each breeze nudges the trees into a swaying, crisscrossing rhythm. We first heard this lullaby during a walk in Kyoto. This experience was later explored through paper origami, which inspired the undulating pattern of the Zigzag series.

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The second best half of hk+np studio is the np (Neil Prakash), busy trying to make everyone laugh and silly by nature.

Photographer: @alexanderting

#hkplusnp #madeincanada #jewelrystudio #vancouverartist