Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is getting its own dedicated line of"conceptual"high-end jewelry inspired by each of its iconic characters. These beautifully designed digital pieces were a joint effort between Hannah Martin and Sandfall and are not available for purchase, and are a way of representing the beauty of the in-game esthetics with real-world craftsmanship.
In a press release sent out today,Sandfall Interactive and acclaimed British jewelry designer Hannah Martin revealed a collaborationfor a new line ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33jewelry modeled after the game’s characters. They’ve announced"a limited run of pieces inspired by the game’s cast of characters,“though it’s clear that these pieces will not be available for purchase and are considered"conceptual"designs.
These were modeled as a joint effort between Sandfall Interactive and Hannah Martin and rendered in Unreal Engine 5 to showcase the"digital jewelry creations that fuse classic metal craftsmanship and delicate fine art.“A necklace based on Verso’s design was made in limited quantitiesas a sign of appreciation for “community members and artists who have supported the game,” with only 33 in existence.
Jewelry Maker Hannah Martin Has Partnered With Clair Obscur
Beautifully Designed Jewelry Is Modeled After Clair Obscur’s Popular Characters
The jewelry concepts created in the new collaboration feature a variety of interesting ideas, and you can take a look at some of the main pieces in the above gallery. The collaboration focuses on combining"Belle Époque beauty and bold brutalism … tocreate unique conceptual jewelry designs inspired by [Clair Obscur].“These truly unique jewelry designs were an opportunity for Martin to"push the boundaries between reality and unreality,“and each is designed to capture the essence of each character.
While most of these designs are strictly conceptual and haven’t actually been crafted in real life, there are also the"33 real-life necklaces inspired by thedesign representing Verso, hand-crafting each piece with meticulous detail and artistry in beautiful sterling silver.“However,it’s important to note that these items are not available to purchase, but reserved as a gesture of appreciation to a select number of individuals.
“These pieces are not for sale and were created as a celebration of the game’s beauty in an extremely limited quantity as a ‘thank you’ to community members and artists who have supported the game and its creation.” - Tinsley PR for Kepler Interactive
Each piece of jewelry is an artistic representation ofthe essence of each beloved characterand is meant to capture their unique personalities. While all five human characters have dedicated designs, they seem to have leftfan-favorite Monocooff the list for one reason or another.
Our Take: Clair Obscur Fans Will Wonder Why They Can’t Buy These
These Beautfiul Designs Should Be Available For Purchase
I’m not entirely sure why these beautifully designed pieces of jewelry aren’t going to be available for purchase, even if they would be extremely expensive. It’s a nice gesture that they’ve been created strictly as an homage to fans of the game, but ultimately,almost all fans won’t have an opportunity to get their hands on them. Now that the designs have been made public, there’s no doubt going to be copycat versions available for purchase anyway, so not making it possible to buy any feels like a missed opportunity.
Clair Obscur’sdedicated fanbase would likely be extremely interested in picking these up for themselves, but for now, they’ll only be able to view these and admire their beauty. This is definitely a unique project and collaboration that combines two artforms and makes a bold statement, but ultimately, I think some fans might be disappointed they aren’t able to purchase these uniqueClair Obscur: Expedition 33items for themselves.
