Supavee Sirin-k-raporn / Nathalia Guarascio

Cultural identity is a running theme in the work of Thailand's Dr. Supavee Sirin-k-raporn — the PhD is in jewellery, so it's no surprise that her collections are more like concepts. Check out her exhibitions here; shown above are rings from "Ripple of Civilization : Japan."

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UK jeweller Nathalia Guarascio is inspired by culture from another continent (and time). Check out her gallery for pieces with Mayan and Aztec influences.

Even more jewellery:

• Viviana Olivares Esturillo (Mexico) - Latin American
• The Awesome Project (Romania) - painted porcelain
• Ling Miao (UK) - sculptural mesh