Ruby von Wiese is a contemporary jewellery artist specialising in creative jewellery and metalsmithing techniques, developed during her studies at Stellenbosch University. Growing up on a farm in the picturesque Western Cape, South Africa, Ruby’s connection to the natural world has profoundly shaped her artistic journey. Her designs are inspired by the intricate textures, forms, and colours found in nature, drawing attention to often-overlooked, non-human inhabitants such as lichen on trees, mushrooms, and tiny creatures.

Her work is driven by an experimental and playful approach, with designs unfolding organically as she engages with her materials. Ruby allows the materials to guide her, often crafting pieces around their unique qualities. Known for incorporating alternative materials and natural elements, she creates playful, intricate pieces that celebrate the quiet beauty of the natural world, transforming moments of awe into wearable art.

Ruby von Wiese is a contemporary jewellery artist whose work is deeply rooted in the beauty of the natural world. Her designs explore the often-overlooked aspects of nature, such as lichen on trees, mushrooms, and tiny creatures, transforming them into intricate, wearable art. Drawing inspiration from her childhood on a farm in the Western Cape, South Africa, Ruby’s creations celebrate the textures, colours, and forms found in the environment.

Her approach to jewellery making is experimental and playful, with designs unfolding organically as she engages with her materials. By allowing the materials to guide the creative process, Ruby crafts unique pieces that are both visually captivating and thought-provoking. She incorporates alternative materials and natural elements, turning moments of awe in nature into artful reminders of its wonders.

Ruby believes jewellery is a deeply personal form of expression, and her work invites the wearer to connect with nature’s quiet beauty. Through her art, she hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the often unseen elements that make it so extraordinary.