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Gold pendant necklace and interlocking rings arranged among scattered shards of clear broken glass on a white surface.
Close-up still life of a gold ring resting near a shattered piece of glass on a neutral grey textured background.
Black square wristwatch resting on the jagged stem of a broken crystal wine glass against a white background.
Gold pendant necklace resting beside a jagged piece of shattered clear glass casting sharp shadows on white background
A silver square wristwatch balanced between two inverted glass stems against a plain white background.
Silver studded ring viewed through shards of shattered glass on a textured grey background.
Two metallic bangles with screw motifs resting against transparent reflective glass surfaces in an editorial macro shot.
Cartier rectangular luxury watch with white dial and blue leather strap displayed on shattered ice fragments.
Diamond tennis bracelet resting atop two shattered crystal fragments against a bright white background
Monochrome still life of silver diamond jewelry resting among shattered glass fragments on a white textured surface.
Gold pendant necklace and interlocking rings arranged among scattered shards of clear broken glass on a white surface.
Close-up still life of a gold ring resting near a shattered piece of glass on a neutral grey textured background.
Black square wristwatch resting on the jagged stem of a broken crystal wine glass against a white background.

Icon Magazine Australia This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 2024

About

Icon Magazine Australia presents 'This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things,' a jewellery editorial that juxtaposes the permanence of luxury goods with the fragility of shattered glass. Creative director Haya Al-Sharif and photographer Cameron Bensley orchestrate a series of minimalist compositions, using sharp directional lighting to draw out the contrasting textures of polished metal and fractured crystal. Techniques such as macro framing and high-contrast chiaroscuro highlight the intricate details of gold chains, diamond tennis bracelets, and luxury timepieces. The project maintains a clean, architectural aesthetic, focusing on the tension between precise craftsmanship and the chaotic geometry of broken shards.

Brand

Icon Magazine Australia

Credits

Cameron Bensley
Photographer
Haya Al-Sharif
Creative Director

Industries

Jewellery

Styles

EditorialVerticalClean

Techniques

Natural light
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