Through the now ubiquitous medium of Zoom, the creative forces of diamond jewelry designer Jessica McCormack and LA-based artists The Haas Brothers have come together in an exciting, one-of-a-kind collection. Directed by Max Hemmings, this special episode of Private View opens a window into their creative processes and the visual references that have inspired the two ateliers.

As lockdown collaborations go, the rapport built between McCormack and the Haas Brothers is truly palpable; their WhatsApp conversations and email exchanges can be looked at as a trousseau for this marriage between high jewelry, fine art and design.

McCormack’s eponymous brand eschews fast trends to create elevated, handmade pieces that pulsate with a timeless energy. Her heirloom-inspired aesthetic, wrought with traditional craftsmanship, is a testament to her understanding of precious metals and gemstones.

From their eclectic studio in downtown LA, fraternal twins Nikolai and Simon Haas lent the diamond jeweler their trademark wit and wonder to produce blissful, escapist works of wearable art. Their practice, which sits somewhere between creating objets d'art and showstopping furniture design, has been translated into 18-carat gold pendants, a quadrupedal antique jewelry box, mismatched earrings, and cuff bracelets to name a few.

Hemmings’ film pops with the same psychedelic energy of the collection and his lens gives the audience the enlightened evocation of a third eye. Each item is laden with narrative and made in a way that unveils titillating details to its owner; a fine way to make 'serious play' of objects that are part of our daily lives.