Flatpack Gemstones

Flatpack Gemstones are a manifestation of the relationship between the actual and the desired. These gemstones are crafted from paper, which is a readily available and commonly used material. However, through the technique of folding and creasing, this ordinary material is transformed into intricate and multi-faceted three-dimensional objects that generate a feeling of desire, luxury, and rarity associated with mined or lab-created gemstones. Despite being made from paper and lacking the same material value as mined or lab-created gemstones, Flatpack Gemstones provide a tangible representation of the desired and offer the wearer an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of gemstones while simultaneously participating in a discourse on the financial and social issues often associated with them.