Xylem is an intricate jewelry collection based on the process of vein formation in leaves. Each pattern is grown in a custom simulation of leaf venation based on the scientific theory auxin flux canalization. Our simulation models how the flow of growth horomones causes complex networks of veins to form. The resultant pieces explore the breadth of possible patterning and create impossible, unnatural forms combining the geometric and organic.

The designs are photo-etched from thin but durable stainless steel. This process, originally developed to meet the exacting specifications of circuit board manufacturing, allows us to create jewelry that is both intricate and incredibly lightweight.