Vanessa Margowski: Jewelry as a Vehicle of Identity
The co-founder of the Joya, Vanessa Margowski, explains the meaning of jewelry today, starting from the importance of human value, culture and the particular historical context
«Jewelry, which has become a real and metaphorical object of the need to connect with experience, is much more than an intermediary object. It is an integral part of the look and cannot be dissociated from it.»
My reflection starts from this thought by Fabrice Hergott, namely the interconnection between jewelry and human experience. Jewelry thus becomes a vector of identity, memory and emotion, a fundamental element of the way people look at themselves and the world. Therefore, it is no longer a mere ornament but is integrated into the personal narrative, carrying with it deep meanings and powerful symbols.
It is both a visible object and an intangible symbol that links the individual to his or her past, beliefs, relationships and aspirations. From this point of view, each piece of jewelry tells a unique, intimate, cultural or social story and plays a key role in constructing the wearer's personal identity. It can be seen not only as an ornament, but as a bridge between the tangible and the intangible, between appearance and depth, a reminder of shared bonds and memories.
It thus embodies a symbolic dimension that goes beyond its aesthetic function to become an active witness of a life experience. It is the creative expression of the most intimate feelings of the person who chooses it.
My reflection starts from this thought by Fabrice Hergott, namely the interconnection between jewelry and human experience. Jewelry thus becomes a vector of identity, memory and emotion, a fundamental element of the way people look at themselves and the world. Therefore, it is no longer a mere ornament but is integrated into the personal narrative, carrying with it deep meanings and powerful symbols.
It is both a visible object and an intangible symbol that links the individual to his or her past, beliefs, relationships and aspirations. From this point of view, each piece of jewelry tells a unique, intimate, cultural or social story and plays a key role in constructing the wearer's personal identity. It can be seen not only as an ornament, but as a bridge between the tangible and the intangible, between appearance and depth, a reminder of shared bonds and memories.
It thus embodies a symbolic dimension that goes beyond its aesthetic function to become an active witness of a life experience. It is the creative expression of the most intimate feelings of the person who chooses it.
