Patina is pleased to announce a return engagement of Atelier Zobel, traveling from Germany to present their remarkable jewelry for the eighth time in Patina's ten year history. The Atelier creates jewels of exotic and exuberant elegance, combining platinum, high carat gold and oxidized silver with gems and rare stones. Atelier Zobel will present a treasure trove of new and extraordinary works.

The jewelry of Atelier Zobel truly astonishes with its rich opulence. And no wonder…Michael Zobel, born in Morocco, raised in Barcelona and trained in Germany, is a citizen of the world, cosmopolitan and irrepressibly alive. His jewelry reflects not just the influence of places and cultures that have shaped his life, but also his passionate nature, sophistication and love of beauty.

It is hard to resist superlatives when discussing these creations. The reach of the Atelier's vision is unique among studio jewelry artists. One senses in their work that all things are possible, that metals can resemble exquisite silks, patterned and embellished with great delicacy or sometimes, bold ferocity. The jewelry of the Atelier challenges all notions of ornament and what we consider precious. One does not wear the works of Zobel; one experiences the works of Zobel. This jewelry is, in the truest sense, soul stirring.

Studio jewelry is the rare art form that can travel beyond museums and private collections. It is a dynamic collaboration between the artist and the wearer. Atelier Zobel, now owned by jewelry artist and Zobel protégé, Peter Schmid, has for the past several decades lead the field in the creative reimagining of artist jewelry. Collectors from around the globe recognize Atelier Zobel as perhaps the most important jewelry artists of our time.

"For more than forty years, the name Zobel has stood for highly individual, bold and emotive jewelry of timeless beauty. The painterly quality of the surface textures, the free use of color and the playful tension between strong geometric form and sensual organic line continues to inspire our collections." Peter Schmid

In addition to private events celebrating this important engagement, a public reception for will be held on Friday, August 14, from 5:00 until 7:30. Michael Zobel and Peter Schmid will attend.