The Design Concept

C6
TM
by Anne Cohen
C6 Elemental
Ring in carbon with
diamond (0,11 ct)
The Design Concept
is shaped by the uniqueness and
Combining science and aesthetics,
duplicity of the element it is named
the C6 design concept brings the
after and with the concept carrying
diamond back into a beautiful cradle
the chemical name for carbon in
of its natural element. With its stringent
the periodic table. The C6 is based
and minimalistic design it is authentic,
on usage of pure carbon atoms
contemporary and timeless.
materialized in multiple forms, with
the jewelry composed of carbon in
C6 being both modern and classic is
two completely different appearances
an innovative renewal of the traditional
- namely graphite and diamond.
diamond ring.
Duplicity of life.
Black as coal and
clear as light itself.
The Philosophy
The C6 design concept is based on the
The design also plays with time,
philosophy of C6 as a symbol of life.
space and being. An evolution from
Black as coal and clear as light itself.
supernova explosions to modern
This duplicity and the elements’ duality
technology. An existential state of
embody the magic of the elemental
mind by the simplicity of C6 and yet
cornerstone, C6 of the living world.
complex.
C6 Supernova
Ring in carbon
with 16 diamonds,
white and colors
as applegreen,
oceanblue, cognac
and canary (0,40 ct).
Diamond structure
The Element and the Material
The element C6 is the basis for our
Created by Supernovas stardust C6
living world. It is found deep inside
was spread into the universe and
our planet, in living creatures, in the air
formed the planets and life on earth.
that we breathe, and throughout the
Graphite and diamonds - the two
universe. Without C6 there would be
materials constituting the C6 concept
no life.
- are allotropes of carbon, pure forms
of the same element that differ in
Carbon structure
structure.
C6 Stardust
Ring in carbon with
9 diamonds 0,39 ct.
TW/VVS .
C6 Jewelry – Conceived
with a Passion for the Ocean
It all started with a passion for the
about composite materials both in
ocean. Seeking simplicity in life Danish
mind and doing.
Anne Cohen went out sailing and
crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice - the
With a passion for design and mate-
Southern route in 1993, and later the
rial Anne Cohen fell in love with the
Northern route in 1997 on a 60-feet
carbon element being the most simple
Vendé Globe racing boat.
and yet complex atom, and with its
large spectrum of materializations ma-
The actual construction of the 60-feet
king carbon appear in multiple forms.
Vendé Globe racing boat was where
The dream of making a carbon ring
Anne Cohen became familiar with
based on pure carbon atoms was born.
carbon fiber. During the work with the
With graphite fiber and diamonds she
creation of the racing boat she learned
could tell her story of life.
C6 Stardust Black
Ring in carbon with 10
black diamonds 0,22 ct.
Awarded Design & Handcraft
Every piece is carefully crafted by hand
To bring out the design concept the
and is a long process from raw fiber to
handcraft is the key role to fulfill the
the final ring. All settings are placed
materialization of the C6 uniqueness.
directly in to the carbon fiber without
At the Copenhagen Jewellery Fair
any additional materials, which gives a
2010 Anne Cohen was awarded with
unique ring that consists only of pure
the 1st prize for innovative design and
carbon atoms.
use of materials.
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The Crab Nebula, remnent of SN 1054
Credit: NASA/ESA
C6
TM
by Anne Cohen
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