Moritz Glik
Jewelry designer
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Moritz Glik (born August 8, 1962) is a Brazilian naturalized American jewelry designer known as the creator of the Kaleidoscope Shakers.
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| Born | Moritz Flávio Moreira Glik |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais |
| Occupation | Jewellery designer |
| Website | moritzglik.com |
Early life and education
Moritz Glik was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and developed an early fascination with craftsmanship and handmade objects primarily through his mother, who was a seamstress and taught him how to cut and sew fabric at an early age.[1] His passion for creativity led him to pursue formal training at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-MG) where he received a BA in Advertising and Marketing.
Career
In 2003 Moritz founded his eponymous jewelry brand, Moritz Glik.[2]
One of Moritz Glik's innovations is the creation of the "Kaleidoscope Shaker",[3] where loose precious gemstones are enclosed in capsules made of white sapphire crystal and gold. This technique allows the gemstones to float freely, creating a mesmerizing and dynamic visual effect
His work has been showcased in various publications and media outlets, including Forbes,[4][5][6] JCK,[7][8] InStore,[9][10] Vogue,[11] InStyle, Cosmopolitan, W,[12] Harper's Bazaar, and the book "Jewelry Shining Stars"[13][14] by jewelry writer Beth Bernstein.
Moritz has a private showroom and studio in SoHo, New York City, where his pieces are designed and handcrafted.[citation needed]
Honors and notable collaborations
Moritz Glik's honors include being a two-time recipient of the Couture Design Awards[15][16] for Best Diamond Piece under $20,000 (2011, 2012), presented by The Couture Show[17] in Las Vegas, and the InDesign Award for Diamond Design by InStore Magazine (2016). His collaborations include Vik Muniz and Sebastian Bremer,[18] and the auction house Christie's.[19]