auréa a collaboration between Mary L Jean and les solides.

auréa is a limited jewelry collection inspired by the quiet power of glaciers. Four pieces that embrace contrasts – matte & shiny, calm & strong, simple & distinctive.

Auréa speaks of a silence that shines.
Inspired by the spirit of glaciers – their rough, matte surface and their clear, sparkling heart – the collection embodies two forces: restraint and expression.
One form carries the frosted light of the surface, the other the brilliance of a set diamond – like a glimmer deep within the ice.
Together, they become a symbol of balance. Worn apart, they reflect the contrasts that dwell within us.

Mary is a creative and curious soul from Switzerland who splits her time between teaching and creating content. Whether in the classroom or behind the camera, Mary brings warmth, imagination, and authenticity to everything she does.

For this collaboration, we invited Motra and kindred creative to co-design a piece that reflects our shared appreciation for print, art, and design. The process unfolded naturally, guided by a mutual fascination for form, balance, and material presence.

The hair clip, crafted from white brass, embodies this dialogue. Its form and pin work together, the form holding the hair, the pin holding the form. Inspired by Barbara Hepworth’s sculptural explorations, it reflects the beauty of space as much as that of form.

A quiet piece that reminds us: what we hold also holds us.