ARTIST'S SPOTLIGHT - ian delucca
- eliane de luca peres
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
The first message Ian ever sent me dates back to 2021, when he wrote: “One day, I’ll make a ring that will get shown on your page.” (he did! I shared his “Thorns” ring) And from that moment on, we never looked back!
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing his incredible work and engaging in countless conversations. Ian has always been a steadfast supporter of my page, never missing a milestone. Beyond that, he has generously shared his unpublished creations, thoughts, aspirations, sketches, and designs with me—a true honor.
This humble genius is a two-time AGTA Award winner and a finalist in the Tiffany & Co. Design Award. And, as fate would have it, our similar last names connect us even more—despite the small distinction of an extra ‘c’ in his!
It’s a small world, indeed. I appreciate you, Ian!
I first sat at a jeweler’s bench when I was eight years old, but it wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I felt the true call to design. Since then, jewelry has become the pursuit of my life—an obsession that occupies every corner of my mind, every moment of the day. Through it, I will leave my mark on the world.
Jewelry is how I express love. How I search for beauty. Like opera, painting, or poetry, it is both archaic and essential—a craft that predates the Internet, Instagram, and the modern world, yet endures because of its power to move us.
But, for jewelry to live on, it must evolve. Carrying it into the future requires capturing new hearts and minds, building bridges through time, and breathing a new generation’s language into an enduring tradition.
My journey took an unexpected turn when the first inquiry about my work came from Kim Jones at Dior. I had just released my debut piece—a tongue-in-cheek homage to Apple AirPods—when he reached out, asking to feature it in Harper’s Bazaar. From there, I found myself immersed in the fashion world, creating for Balenciaga, crafting models for Jean Paul Gaultier, and refining my voice.
In 2023, my Thorns ring—my first high jewelry piece—caught the attention of the traditional jewelry world, leading to collaborations with Sotheby’s and major houses.
Now, as I develop two new collections, I find myself breathless at the possibilities. To bring these visions to life, I seek patronage—those who believe in jewelry as an art form and want to help carry this tradition forward for generations to come.
I’ve learned that true innovation is never a solo endeavor. It is born from collaboration, shared passion, and unwavering dedication—the forces that transform something beautiful into something extraordinary.
