About

Tomas Miskovic

Founder of Unexpected Jewelry

Unexpected Jewelry is all about breaking the rules of “ordinary” jewelry and of the expected. Each piece is an experiment in pushing the boundaries of the craft and attempting to re-invent what jewelry can be. I take particular care to design each piece to be wearable, as I believe that my jewelry belongs out in the real world, adorning the hands of those who decide to wear my unique pieces.

I design and personally produce each ring in my atelier in Vienna. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. There will never be another ring like the one on your finger.

Tomas Miskovic

Founder of Unexpected Jewelry

I design and personally produce each ring in my atelier in Vienna. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. There will never be another ring like the one you have on your finger.

Tomas Miskovic

Founder of Unexpected Jewelry

I design and personally produce each ring in my atelier in Vienna. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. There will never be another ring like the one you have on your finger.

Inspiration

Sources of creativity and ideas

Architectural designs

Geometric shapes

Abstract visions of nature

Inspiration

Sources of creativity and ideas

Architectural designs

Geometric shapes

Abstract visions of nature

“Rings are the cornerstone of my work. They are the ultimate test of a jeweler’s skill, a craft I have been perfecting for over 20 years.”

Process

How a new ring comes to life

Process

How a new ring comes to life

Since each ring is unique, the process to create a ring is always customized. I use traditional goldsmithing methods that involve annealing and mechanically forming the materials. Thus, the rings take shape directly from the metal, they are not casted.

1. Design

I begin the process of creating a new ring by drawing a sketch on paper. I also select or source the stones and material I want to use for the ring.

2. Cutting

Once I know what the ring will look like, it is time to prepare the material. I use wires and plates of silver/gold, but I also like to recycle scraps. To get the right size, I roll the plates and wires and, finally, I saw them to the right dimension.

3. Forming

Next comes annealing to make the material softer and more malleable. Then, I can easily turn it into the desired shape, using jewelry hammers, punchers, an anvil, pliers and other tools.

1. Design

I begin the process of creating a new ring by drawing a sketch on paper. I also select or source the stones and material I want to use for the ring.

2. Cutting

3. Forming

Next comes annealing to make the material softer and more malleable. Then, I can easily turn it into the desired shape, using jewelry hammers, punchers, an anvil, pliers and other tools.

4. Soldering

Once I have all the pieces in the right shapes, it’s time to light up the torch and solder them together.

5. Stone Setting

Before I can set the stone, it is important to prepare the bezel. Anything other than perfect can lead to damage or loss of stone. I create custom settings to best reveal the beauty of the stone.

6. Polishing

The ring is almost done. Polishing will complete the look of the ring. I like to use a variety of finishes, from a mirrored surface to matte or patinated. Now the ring is ready for primetime!

6. Polishing

The ring is almost done. Polishing will complete the look of the ring. I like to use a variety of finishes, from a mirrored surface to matte or patinated. Now the ring is ready for primetime!

5. Stone Setting

Before I can set the stone, it is important to prepare the bezel. Anything other than perfect can lead to damage or loss of stone. I create custom settings to best reveal the beauty of the stone.