A group exhibition of artworks and handcrafted decorative and household objects, all inspired by Mociun’s newest charm collection, is running at the jeweler’s boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, through Sept. 6.
The sculpture, ceramics, glass, and mixed media pieces on display take off on Mociun’s Small Pleasures, a collection (released July 9) of hand-enameled charms celebrating everyday delights—things, like a stick of butter, that might bring comfort or a bit of joy on an ordinary day.
As pictured above, Mociun’s Small Pleasures also include (clockwise from top) a California poppy, a saltine cracker, a cut-open passion fruit, a daffodil, a lit joint, a package of instant ramen, a chocolate bar, and a curled-up cat.
Sardine can charm in 14k yellow gold with hand enamel, $5,000
“I have a personal connection to each of these charms, and I hope that our clients feel the same way,” said Mociun founder Caitlin Mociun in a statement. “I think that since the charms are tiny versions of life-size things, it allows people to wear objects they love—especially for things that aren’t normally portable.”
Dirty martini charm in 14k gold with hand enamel, $1,950
Mociun’s little bejeweled beauties have been reinterpreted in the “For Your Pleasure” exhibition as, among other things, a serving tray painted with poppies, a saltine-shape platter, a vase bearing the face of a cat, and a bronze candy bar. Mociun invited 20 artisans to create work for the show, and it’s all available to purchase.
In Mociun’s “For Your Pleasure” show: saltine tray, made of glazed clay by Recreation Center ($350), displayed with ceramic puppy and cat vases by Katie Kimmel ($125 each)
Small Pleasures evolved from Mociun’s archived Fine Foods collection of 2018, which was developed to challenge the idea that fine jewelry needed to be serious. We’ve come a long way in those seven years, as various brands are now exploring fun motifs in their fine jewelry.
Many of the charms can be special ordered to accommodate a client’s personal pleasure, and each is crafted from a handmade mold by Mociun in her Brooklyn studio—a process that can take several months. From there, the charms are sent to Philadelphia to be hand-painted by an artist.
Shake and Bake decorative martini glass by Bow Glassworks, $300
Visit Mociun online to learn more about the charm collection and read the designer’s personal inspiration behind each piece. Items in the “For Your Pleasure” exhibit can also be purchased through the website.
Top: Mociun’s Small Pleasures enameled charms, ranging in price from $375 to $4,000, on a 14k yellow gold bracelet