Jutta and Philipp Munsteiner: The Dragon Rises November 18 to 22
Aaron Faber Gallery is thrilled to present the innovative gem jewelry of Philipp Munsteiner, fifth generation gem sculptor and youngest member of the world-renowned family of gem artists. The exhibition of Philipp’s most recent work, including the award-winning ‘Dragon’ cut and ‘Agame’ series will be shown along with work by mother Jutta and father Tom Munsteiner (1969-2023). Jutta and Philipp will be in the gallery.
The idea of the “Dragon Egg” cut comes from a mythical creature from the fantasy story “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini. In the story, the dragon egg chooses its rider itself and only hatches when it has found the right rider. Fascinated and inspired by this, Philipp came up with the idea of cutting “dragon eggs”. When moved, the cutting reveals the inside or the growing dragon. Teeth, claws and scales are revealed in all their primeval beauty in the light. Who will be their dragon rider?
The NYCJW24 event will include some 50 works from Atelier Munsteiner, and NYCJW24 will host a YouTube conversation with the artists and Edward and Patricia Faber that will run throughout the entire week.
Today, Philipp, as obsessed with gem art as his grandfather Bernd, is creating imaginative and contemporary jewels, including his ‘Agame’ cut gems—translation: bearded dragon lizard — and the prize-winning ‘Dragon’s Egg’ necklaces. His accomplishment, at the age of 20, speaks to his passion for the art of gems and the family legacy.
In Person: Philipp & Jutta Munsteiner
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20 or By Appointment
589 Fifth Avenue. Suite 1155, NYC
(Enter the concierge building on East 48th St)
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F, 10 to 5:30
Tom Munsteiner-cut citrine set in 18K gold
Tom Munsteiner’s tourmaline and tanzanite ring set in platinum.
Philipp Munsteiner’s ‘Agame’-cut ametrine ring set in 18K gold.
Citrine ‘Dragon’s Egg’ necklace by Philipp Munsteiner.
Aquamarine and tanzanite necklace with diamond set in platinum.
The legacy of Atelier Munsteiner is rooted in the ground-breaking gems pioneered by Bernd Munsteiner (1943-2024) who, starting in the 1960’s, created asymmetrical gems, undercut in geometric lines, that became by the 1980’s the standard for gem art jewelry. His son Tom, standing on his father’s shoulders, devised yet more signature jewels, including the ‘Prism’ cut and the ‘Magic Eye’, collaborating with his wife Jutta in design.
