The Enchanting Return of Ebony

Like most wonders of nature, no two pieces of Ebony Blackwood are alike due to the difference in location and species of heartwood for it to thrive. With Black Ebony increasingly becoming a rarity in discovery, poaching of this fine material has greatly increased due to its value.

The darker the wood, the more valuable the piece of Ebony becomes due to being classed as more "pure" and showcasing the old age of its survival. Young ebony tends to be lighter in colour and thus less valuable in production.

Despite the age of Blackwood ebony, the fine-texture of its grain makes for a sleek and glossy finish; an ideal and covetable material for crafting ornamental embellishments.

With the jewellery industry bursting with young creatives, innovative techniques and unique creations sculpted out of unusual materials have swept through the design cupboard.

This year the use of precious metals curated with rare and polished wooden elements have surfaced as the dramatic and striking look of the season. The use of rose gold against the deep smoulder and rich beauty of black ebony tree wood has spread its roots amongst fine jewellery collections.

With its luxuriant multi-grain aesthetics and dense wood hardness, Ebony lends itself as an adaptable material for refined mouldings and finely detailed pieces such as musical instruments, keepsake boxes as well as fine jewellery collections.

After its forgotten reign in opulent popularity many decades ago, make an impact this season with the warmth of noble wood mixed and mingled with the beauty of classic gold and silver.

Prepare yourself  for the comeback of enchanting ebony Blackwood...