Jewelers and artisans have been experimenting with the metal, attracted by its unusual appearance and sustainability.
Aluminum is the most abundant metal on earth. So why would a fine-jewelry designer choose to work with it rather than gold or platinum, which are far more precious?
Some recent creations suggest that one of the reasons is the rainbow of colors that is produced when it is anodized — the spontaneous, natural result of immersing the metal in an alkaline solution and then introducing an electric current.
“Another important aspect is that aluminum is a highly sustainable material, as it is easily recyclable,” Elisabetta Cipriani, whose gallery in London represents several jewelry artists who
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