Hammered jewelry - authentic jewelry, gentle on the skin

For our collections, we use only two durable premium base materials: highly robust, scratch-resistant stainless steel and the finest 925 sterling silver, guaranteed to carry a genuine 925 hallmark. The elegant gold-toned versions feature a high-quality, long-lasting real gold plating that harmonises perfectly with the dimples of the hammered finish.

Yes, absolutely. Because the health of your skin matters to us, our entire jewellery range is 100% nickel-free, hypoallergenic and specially designed for sensitive skin. That means comfortable, completely irritation-free wear all day long.

Our hammered earrings and hoops create a brilliant optical framing effect. While perfectly round, smooth hoops strongly emphasise the symmetry of the face and can sometimes accentuate round face shapes, the irregular hammered texture breaks up this harshness. The organic dimples gently guide the viewer's eye in soft, zigzag movements. As a result, your features look softer, more flattering and slightly elongated – a subtle but incredibly effective beauty hack for your everyday styling.

Take the quick wardrobe check: is your style mainly made up of timeless basics like white oversized blouses, simple T-shirts, cosy knits, clean blazers or classic jeans? And do you sometimes catch yourself thinking your outfit looks somehow “too boring”, flat or unfinished in the mirror, despite your high-quality clothes?

A mirror-smooth surface reflects light at a single, harsh angle – the jewellery dazzles briefly but looks flat. With our hammered earrings and necklaces, the surface consists of countless small, gentle craters and dimples. This scatters the light mathematically (known as diffuse reflection) and deflects it in countless directions. The result is a satin-matte, flowing and far more elegant sparkle, reminiscent of sunlight dancing on rippling water.

Hammered jewellery thrives on contrast and is the ultimate insider tip for brilliant jewellery stacking! To create visual depth, deliberately mix up the different textures:

1. At the neck: Pair a chunkier hammered necklace as your centrepiece with a delicate, completely smooth basic link chain.
2. On the ears: Wear a wide hammered hoop in your first piercing and combine it with a very fine, smooth ear cuff or stud in your second piercing.
3. On the wrist: A textured, hammered bracelet next to a fine, smooth link bracelet instantly breaks up visual monotony and makes your look appear impeccably well thought out.

That's the brilliance of the Hammered collection: it's a true chameleon. During the day, the irregular texture breaks up the severity of basic looks (like chunky knit jumpers, linen dresses or denim) and gives them a relaxed, effortless elegance. In the evening, the facets perfectly catch the dim glow of candlelight or club lighting, making your hammered bracelets or earrings look incredibly luxurious and mysterious.

Yes, absolutely! The trend of mixing gold and silver works nowhere better than with organic surfaces. Since hammered textures already play with light and shadow, the transition between a hammered silver necklace and a hammered gold hoop looks incredibly fluid and intentional. The texture visually unites the different metals into a harmonious whole that feels super modern and edgy.

The design of hammered jewellery is deeply rooted in wabi-sabi – a traditional philosophy that finds beauty in the imperfect, the irregular and the authentic. While smooth surfaces often feel cool, severe and industrial, the hammered texture radiates warmth, character and true vibrancy. Each piece looks like a handcrafted work of art and celebrates the unique individuality of the woman who wears it. It's a fashion statement against the uniformity of fast fashion.

Although hammered jewellery has a visual weight and solid, high-end feel, at ALICIA'S DIARY we pay meticulous attention to wearing comfort. Thanks to modern, precise manufacturing techniques, we can design the organic dimples so that the jewellery never becomes bulky or heavy. Our hammered hoops and earrings in particular won't weigh down your earlobes – you'll barely feel them during the day, yet they'll draw every eye to you.

Because hammered jewellery carries a deeper, artisanal aesthetic, it feels far more personal, meaningful and thoughtful as a gift than classic standard pieces. As we've deliberately left rings out of this collection and focus entirely on adjustable necklaces, timeless earrings and flexible bracelets, you don't have to guess ring sizes and there's no risk involved. Every piece is lovingly delivered in our beautiful ALICIA'S DIARY jewellery packaging – ready to spark real delight when unwrapped.

No. The characteristic dimples and indentations are permanently worked into the material. Since we use only highly resilient stainless steel and genuine 925 sterling silver, the sculptural three-dimensionality of the design lasts for good. The elegant gold plating also settles over the dimples like a protective, long-lasting layer, so your jewellery keeps its unique sense of depth even after years of intensive wear.

Yes, that's the ultimate art of modern jewellery stacking! In the fashion world, combining hammered and twisted surfaces is called “texture layering”. Since both ALICIA'S DIARY collections are based on organic shapes, they don't clash – they complement each other perfectly.

It comes down to the physical properties of the precious metals, which are intensified by the hammered texture. Silver has the highest light reflectivity of all metals. On a hammered surface, this creates an almost icy, dazzling sparkle – much like glittering snow in the sun. Gold, on the other hand, absorbs blue light and reflects a warm, deep glow. This makes the dimples in hammered gold jewellery look even more sculptural, as the shadows in the grooves create an almost bronze-like, antique depth.

Take a quick look in the mirror or at a recent photo of yourself and ask yourself these three questions:

1. Do your features (cheekbones, jawline) often look very pronounced, severe or angular?
2. Or, on the contrary, do you have a very soft, round face shape that looks flat in photos?
3. Are you looking for an accessory that brings freshness to your face without overdoing your make-up?

Your result: If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, hammered jewellery is your perfect match. Its irregular dimples gently soften harsh contours and, through their multidimensional play of light, give round face shapes striking, elegant highlights. Visually, it works like a natural highlighter!

Take the quick wardrobe check: is your style mainly made up of timeless basics like white oversized blouses, simple T-shirts, cosy knits, clean blazers or classic jeans? And do you sometimes catch yourself thinking your outfit looks somehow “too boring”, flat or unfinished in the mirror, despite your high-quality clothes?

Your result: This is exactly where the superpower of hammered jewellery lies. Smooth pieces would simply give in to the severity of your basics and keep the look cool. Our hammered earrings and necklaces bring in much-needed organic texture. They instantly break up the visual monotony of your basics and turn a simple outfit into a polished “quiet luxury” look in seconds.

Answer this one question for yourself: do you want your jewellery to look as if it came straight from a flawless industrial design factory, or are you looking for pieces that radiate personality, warmth and an artistic soul?

Your result: If you love symmetry, mirror-like perfection and clean edges, classic jewellery is your world. But if you're after the charm of individual design that tells a story and doesn't look mass-produced, you'll be magically drawn to the wabi-sabi aesthetic of the Hammered collection. Hammered jewellery shows that you refuse to be squeezed into rigid perfection – instead, you celebrate your quirks and edges.

Picture your current jewellery collection laid out in front of you: do you already own a few fine basic chains, subtle studs or thin, smooth bracelets? Do you often try to create a cool jewellery stack with them, but the result just ends up looking like “lots of thin strings” lacking that certain something?

Your result: What you're missing is a so-called “texture breaker”. Successful layering needs a point of contrast that catches the eye. When you combine your smooth basics with a striking hammered centrepiece, your entire existing jewellery collection suddenly comes back to life. So you don't need to buy everything new – you just need the textural addition of the Hammered collection.