Inna Cheskidova

Your work bridges art, science, and emotion. How did your background in materials science shape the way you approach jewelry design?

I have always wanted to create not just fashionable jewelry, but true works of art that engage multiple senses. My scientific research in the field of porous ceramics as an aroma carrier became the key to this vision. The material I developed allowed me to combine elegance of form with functionality: the ceramic aroma diffuser retains a premium appearance while remaining lightweight and durable.

Thanks to this, I was able to create a clean, minimalist design that is especially suitable for earrings, where lightness is essential. Unlike pomanders that require a metal frame, my pieces are solid, purely ceramic, and come to life through the material itself. This material has greatly shaped my design language.

Inna Cheskidova | Ring Yellowgold | 2025

The Carpe Diem collection revolves around scent and memory. What was the first fragrance or moment that inspired this idea?

The idea of psychological anchoring through scent didn’t appear right away. I often say: “I created these pieces, and at some point they began to create me.”

When the first piece was finished, I wore it everywhere. I chose orange essential oil as the fragrance. It doesn’t reveal itself constantly — its presence depends on temperature, wind, movement.

One evening in Marmaris, standing beneath a pomegranate tree illuminated by the dim light of a street lamp, I suddenly felt a fresh citrus aroma enveloping me. It brought back a sense of comfort and a gentle nostalgia. That’s when I realized: the scent reminded me of the value of the moment precisely because you can’t catch it all the time.

The idea of Carpe Diem — “seize the moment” — came to me earlier, but it was in that moment that the concept of aromatic anchoring was born: to become aware of a moment through a scent that appears unexpectedly and fades. The aroma reminded me that the value of a moment lies in its fleeting nature.

Inna Cheskidova | Ring Whitegold | 2025

The symbolism of the drop and the Fibonacci spiral is deeply poetic. How did you arrive at these particular forms to represent time and eternity?

As a child, I always wanted to slow down time — to make a happy moment last longer, yet it would inevitably slip away like a falling drop of water that I could rarely catch.

This metaphor became the foundation of Carpe Diem: the moment when a droplet has just separated from the surface. But unlike a real one, it will never fall — it is forever “caught” in the piece of jewelry, just like a vivid memory preserved in our minds.

The second form is the Fibonacci spiral. It is a universal code of nature, shaping the way leaves grow, how shells and galaxies form, and even our DNA. For me, it symbolizes eternity and the harmony present in all living things.

Inna Cheskidova | Necklace Yellowgold | 2025

Could you tell us more about the process of developing your unique porous ceramic material? How long did it take, and what were the main challenges?

I spent four years researching ways to improve the porosity of ceramic materials. The result was a formula that became the foundation of the Carpe Diem collection.

The main challenge was to find the right balance between porosity and strength while preserving plasticity, cosmetic safety, and aesthetics. It was essential that the piece looked like a piece of jewelry rather than a laboratory sample.

After achieving the optimal composition, I spent several more years refining the production technology to reach the exact shape and lightness I envisioned.

Inna Cheskidova | Earrings Short Yellowgold | 2025

In your pieces, jewelry becomes an emotional archive. How do you see the relationship between the wearer and the object evolving over time?

I wanted to create jewelry you’d always want to wear — something that doesn’t depend on your mood, outfit, or fragrance. That’s why I designed a modular system where a single stud base can be paired with short earrings, long ones, or an ear cuff — easily changing interchangeable scent-diffusing elements in different colors.

This versatility and freedom of choice make the jewelry feel alive — it adapts to the woman, becomes part of her daily ritual, and whispers: “enjoy the moment.”

Inna Cheskidova | Earcuff Yellowgold | 2025

The collection allows transformation and interchangeability between elements. How important is adaptability and personalization in your concept of jewelry?

Modern life demands functionality and comfort from the things we wear. For me, it’s important that jewelry helps rather than hinders. I even custom-make ear cuffs to perfectly fit the wearer’s ear, so they sit just right and feel light and natural. Personalization and adaptability, to me, are expressions of care and respect.

Inna Cheskidova | Earrings Long Gold | 2025

You combine laboratory research with craftsmanship. How do you balance scientific precision and artistic intuition in your daily practice?

For me, intuition is a driving force — the motivation that helps me continue the meticulous work. But where beauty is born, there is no room for randomness: everything is calculated with mathematical precision — both scientifically and aesthetically. Only precision creates true harmony.

And inspiration comes later — in the soul, in movement, during sports. I simply love what I do, and that’s why ideas find me on their own.