Learn More About DARKGEM

Werner Häring's DARKGEM collection embraces weight, texture and individuality, creating pieces that feel as though they have already lived a life before becoming part of yours.

Designed and handcrafted in Germany, the collection reimagines contemporary jewellery through a distinctly unisex lens. Crafted from oxidised sterling silver, the rings, cuffs, necklaces and bracelets celebrate raw textures and sculptural forms, allowing the material itself to take centre stage. Rather than striving for polished perfection, DARKGEM embraces character, creating jewellery that evolves naturally with every wear.

At House of Valerie, DARKGEM is a natural extension of the designers we champion. Like the clothing collections we curate, it values authenticity over ornament and individuality over convention. These are pieces that become part of a personal uniform rather than a finishing touch, worn daily and layered instinctively with the wardrobe you already love.

One of the defining qualities of DARKGEM is the way each piece develops over time. The oxidised silver acquires a unique patina through wear, making every ring, bracelet or necklace entirely individual to its owner. It is jewellery designed not simply to be worn, but to collect memories and become more personal with age.

For those seeking jewellery with depth, character and enduring craftsmanship, DARKGEM offers an alternative to traditional fine jewellery, one that feels quietly distinctive, timeless and entirely its own.

Geschwärztes Silber – ganz bewusst

DARKGEM was created by German designer Werner Häring, whose work has developed a devoted following amongst those drawn to jewellery with a stronger point of view.

Im Mittelpunkt der Kollektion steht geschwärztes Silber – eine Materialwahl, die die Stücke sofort von anderen abhebt. Anstatt nach Glanz und Perfektion zu streben, setzt Häring auf dunklere Oberflächen, die Textur, Tiefe und Charakter zum Vorschein bringen. Das Ergebnis wirkt eher zeitlos als trendorientiert, sodass sich der Schmuck sowohl zu zeitgenössischen als auch zu avantgardistischeren Outfits ganz natürlich einfügt.

At House of Valerie, we love the confidence of this approach. Whilst much of the jewellery world is built around polish and sparkle, DARKGEM finds beauty elsewhere. The darker surface of the metal creates contrast, allowing every texture, stone, and detail to become more visible.

Es ist eine einfache Idee, die jedoch die Art und Weise, wie die Stücke wahrgenommen werden, völlig verändert.

Wahnsinn, Musik & Erinnerung

Werner Häring hat Schmuck als etwas beschrieben, das nicht nur durch Können und Technik, sondern auch durch Erfahrung entsteht.

The books we read, the music we listen to, the places we visit, and the people we love all become part of the creative process. It is a philosophy that gives DARKGEM an emotional depth rarely found within contemporary jewellery.

At House of Valerie, this is one of the aspects we find most fascinating about the collection. The pieces never feel purely decorative. Instead, they carry a sense of story and personal connection, as though each design has absorbed fragments of the world around it.

Auch die Art und Weise, wie Häring über Inspiration spricht, zeugt von einer erfrischenden Ehrlichkeit. Handwerkliche Kunstfertigkeit geht Hand in Hand mit Instinkt. Präzision geht Hand in Hand mit Neugier. Die Kollektion scheint ebenso sehr von Emotionen wie von technischem Know-how geprägt zu sein.

Vielleicht wirken die Stücke deshalb so einzigartig. Sie entstehen nicht nach einer festen Formel, sondern sind das Ergebnis lebenslanger Einflüsse, die durch die Sprache des Schmucks zusammengeführt werden.

Die Schönheit der dunkleren Details

Blackened silver forms the foundation of the collection, though it is often paired with materials such as rock crystal and smoky quartz that bring additional texture and contrast. Surfaces are weathered rather than polished smooth, creating pieces that feel organic and naturally evolved.

Die gesamte Kollektion zeichnet sich durch eine skulpturale Anmutung aus. Die Ringe wirken architektonisch. Die Armbänder strahlen Schwere und Präsenz aus. Die Halsketten werden zu Blickfängen, ohne dabei jemals überladen zu wirken.

At House of Valerie, we often find that customers connect with DARKGEM because the jewellery feels personal. The pieces become part of a wardrobe rather than sitting apart from it, developing character through wear and taking on new meaning over time.

Like the best jewellery, they feel less like accessories and more like objects that happen to be worn.

DARKGEM at House of Valerie

What we love most about DARKGEM is its refusal to follow expectations.

The collection offers an alternative to jewellery designed purely for occasion or ornamentation. Instead, the pieces bring texture, substance, and individuality to the way people dress every day.

Within the wider House of Valerie edit, DARKGEM provides a natural counterpart to many of the designers we champion. The jewellery shares the same appreciation for craftsmanship, character, and independent thinking, whilst offering something entirely its own.

For those drawn to jewellery with depth, personality, and a sense of permanence, DARKGEM remains one of the most distinctive collections we stock.

Explore the latest DARKGEM collection at House of Valerie.