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A personal review
This year, Stefan Wiessmeyer and his scuba collection are celebrating its 30th anniversary. What began as an idea after a diving holiday has now become a unique collection of diving and maritime jewellery - exclusive, handmade and inspired by the fascinating underwater world.
To mark the anniversary, we spoke to Stefan and he tells you his story and how it all began:
‘In 1995, it all began with a magical moment underwater: while diving in the Maldives, a majestic whale shark glided right past me. This impressive experience became the inspiration for my first own jewellery collection - at that time still under the name ‘Kleine Fische’.
Over the past three decades, I have modelled 80 different pendant motifs for my collection, including seahorses, dolphins, sharks, manta rays and sea turtles - delicate jewellery miniatures made of silver that faithfully depict real sea creatures. There are also 12 different stud earrings, 8 key rings and a small but fine selection of rings, all lovingly handcrafted.
The centrepiece of the collection is the whale fluke - a symbol of the seas, a symbol of elegance, freedom and the deep connection many divers have with the ocean.
I use underwater photographs as a template for my designs. The result is high-quality diver jewellery that not only looks beautiful, but also tells stories - about life under water, the fascination of the oceans and the style of the wearer.
All pieces of jewellery are created in my own workshop - with great care, high-quality materials and great attention to detail. I particularly value the collaboration with customers who contribute their own ideas. This often results in the most beautiful unique pieces and custom-made diver jewellery.
In addition to my work as a jewellery designer, I have been a volunteer for the wildlife conservation organisation YAQU PACHA e.V. for 30 years. The protection of endangered marine mammals in Latin America is very close to my heart and it gives me the opportunity to make my own contribution to the protection of the oceans.
The last few years have been personally challenging - I have had to overcome many health hurdles. But with the support of my family, friends and loyal customers, I dared to make a new start 5 years ago: with a new studio, a modernised online shop for diving jewellery and lots of fresh ideas.
Thank you all for your loyalty, enthusiasm and many wonderful encounters - whether in my workshop or at boot Düsseldorf. Without you, the scuba collection would not exist.
Here's to many more years full of creativity, inspiration and unforgettable moments under water!
Your Stefan Wiessmeyer.’
At www.wiessmeyer.de you will now also find a new news section in which Stefan regularly provides insights into his work, presents new jewellery designs and tells stories about diving, the sea and handmade jewellery. Certainly, an address you should visit from time to time - it's worth it.
Further information:
Scuba Collection - Stefan Wiessmeyer
https://www.wiessmeyer.de/