The characteristic Hemmerle element of subtle surprise emerged in 2004 in the form of charming, characterful brooches depicting different, lifelike species of mushrooms, exquisitely modelled and capturing earthy woodland tones and textures. 

Hemmerle. white gold - copper - pockwood. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

The inspiration for this series came to Stefan Hemmerle while perusing a scientific book with his niece in which he espied a page with mushrooms. Almost without thinking, his pad came out and he commenced sketching.

Model & Hemmerle. diamonds - yellow gold - copper. Photo courtesy Hemmerle 

There is an air of magical realism about the mushrooms, a strange, wild beauty and fairy tale allure that completely wins over those who see them.

Hemmerle. white gold - copper. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Hemmerle. yellow gold. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Hemmerle. sapphires - pink gold - copper. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Hemmerle. white gold - silver - copper. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Stefan Hemmerle is a born designer, one that lets the inspirational moment dictate the next idea. Janet Zapata, Art Historian

Hemmerle. sapphires - white gold - silver. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

model & Hemmerle. sapphires - white gold - silver - copper. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Hemmerle. diamonds - silver - white gold. & Hemmerle. diamonds - copper - silver - white gold. Photo courtesy Hemmerle

Text & photos by courtesy of Hemmerle.