SUBTLE EBONY

 

The jewels of Ateliers Sengaa have this voluptuous sensuality of the material soft to the touch that is given to them by Ebony. Agnès works this wood, that has the most intensely black heartwood, and which is exceptionally hard and smooth, in the form of flat, curved or round pieces. Their graphics are both sober and very studied. Caressing them becomes a subtle pleasure.
 
Beyond its sensuality, Ebony brings to each creation a density of material that makes it indestructible. Its beautiful nocturnal color of deep black sometimes crossed by brown veins, makes it almost magnetic.

In the creations of Ateliers Sengaa, the gold frames underline the depth of the Ebony wood and reveal it with the light of the gold and the brilliance of the diamonds which are scattered on its surface.

Working with Ebony in jewelry is a real challenge as the wood is so resistant. Beyond the joy of taming the material, this cabinetmaker of emotions derives the gratifying feeling of knowing that each piece, entirely handmade, is unique.

Gold, diamonds and Ebony are riches of nature, Agnès sees there a strong symbol of rarity and generosity, like a gift that the earth would offer us and that we must cherish.

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Ebony wood has become one of the most expensive woods in the world, also called "the million dollars tree", because the Ebony trees are slow-growing and small, and the demand for Ebony wood is high.

 

Atelier Sengaa believes in using this precious material as a choice to last a lifetime.

But we are also believing in the importance of preserving nature's resources by producing jewelry only on demand to prevent waste them.

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