Art, cinema, literature, and music have always inspired human emotions and creativity, captivating our senses and touching our souls. At Lorel Diamonds, we see jewellery design as an art form that requires years of expertise, but we also recognise that we could benefit from embracing artificial intelligence (AI).
Like the stroke of an artist's brush or the notes of a love song, AI can help us translate ideas into tangible designs, sparking innovation and creativity. However, the magic truly happens when these ideas maintain a human touch, adding depth, understanding, and integrity.
We used ChatGPT to create prompts and Midjourney to generate images, putting AI to the test and helping us to identify key considerations for jewellers who are thinking of incorporating AI into their workflow.
Continue reading to discover our four AI-generated ring design collections and unravel the implications of AI in the jewellery industry, learning what you can do to seamlessly embrace this new technology along the way.
Rings inspired by iconic artists
Passionate artists pour their emotions into their creations, leading to pieces of artwork that are a unique representation of self-expression. This isn’t too different from love and relationships. Perhaps you see your love as a passion-fuelled masterpiece; you may even believe that your partner is a work of art themselves. Either way, these artist-inspired ring designs are the perfect inspiration if you’re looking to marry the world of art with the world of love.
The techniques and styles of these artists have been meticulously translated into each AI-generated design, offering little nods that only art enthusiasts would spot. Take a ring inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night; this could use swirls, twirls and blue sapphires to signify a whirlwind romance, while a Salvador Dali-inspired piece might utilise unique settings and non-conventional gemstones to reflect your relationship, the perfect ring for those who see their love as a dream come true.
Being able to fuse styles of famous artworks with jewellery design is a task that requires years of experience. As beautiful as these designs are, it is clear to see that some of them would not make it off the drawing board. That's where the masterful touch of experienced jewellers comes in, ensuring not just beauty but integrity in design.
Rings inspired by famous directors
Film directors have the ability to capture emotion through their visual storytelling. Much like a loving relationship, their works can evoke joy, sorrow, excitement, and passion. If you and your partner have bonded over the love of cinema, or simply enjoy the visual style of a particular director, these director-inspired designs are sure to spark your passion.
Consider a ring inspired by the fantasy worlds of Peter Jackson, integrating elements of epic quests, undying loyalty, and shades of green alongside a precious gold band. And who doesn’t love the distinctive style of Wes Anderson, a ring that utilises his recognisable colour palette is bound to help you live your best Wes Anderson-inspired life. Or perhaps you’re a fan of Tim Burton's gothic cinema and your heart is calling out for dark metals and unusual gemstone settings, echoing the aesthetic of Edward Scissorhands.
Creating these intricate designs requires an in-depth understanding of films and directorial styles. While AI can generate inspiration - it is great at coming up with little visual nods to particular scenes - the execution of these concepts requires a jeweller's expertise in order to turn ideas into a wearable masterpiece that will last a lifetime.
Rings inspired by the world’s greatest love stories
Love's enduring allure has inspired countless tales that resonate across time and cultures. This collection draws from some of the world’s most epic love stories, old and new.
Similar in style to Tim Burton-inspired designs, Morticia and Gomez Addams would be the perfect muse for an unconventional couple who lives for the dark and unusual. On the flip side, you could have a Gatsby and Daisy-inspired piece that incorporates a beautiful ‘green light’ emerald gemstone, reflecting Gatsby's eternal yearning in The Great Gatsby.
These designs offer couples a chance to connect with love stories that have transcended time and resonated with them, each ring a symbol of the challenges and triumphs that love can endure.
Rings inspired by the greatest love songs
Music has the power to touch the soul, and love songs, in particular, capture the essence of romantic connections. This love song collection pays tribute to some of the most heartfelt tunes, and we love it so much our hearts could sing with joy.
For those who feel a connection to ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations, a halo diamond engagement ring designed to look like the sun could encapsulate the joy and warmth found in the lyrics, and it would serve as the perfect ring for your partner if they, too, are your ‘sunshine on a cloudy day’.
If you and your partner lock eyes across the room whenever ‘All of Me’ by John Legend comes on, you could always choose a ring that mixes metals to reflect your intertwining lives and the water-inspired lyrics.
These musical inspirations provide a harmonic blend of emotion and design, offering a truly personalised expression of love. But again, these can’t be created without a human element to keep your passion and love at the forefront of the design.
The implications of using AI in the jewellery industry
AI image generators and chatbots have divided people in a variety of industries since they became available to the public last year, and the jewellery world is no exception. The use of AI, as demonstrated in the designs above, is a great way to tap into creativity and innovation but it still raises concerns about quality, ethics, and the future of craftsmanship.
While AI can generate an endless array of ideas, it can also take an endless number of prompts to actually get what you want. Not only that but it often lacks the nuanced understanding of materials, human emotions, and the subtleties of design. Many of the AI-created concepts might not be feasible in real life due to structural flaws or other technical limitations, and while some may look more feasible than others (AKA they will actually fit on your finger and not be blocked by a rogue additional band) they still lack the years of experience that makes jewellery last.
Laura Taylor, our in-house engagement ring specialist, comments:
"Taking the leap into creating AI-generated designs has been both enlightening and challenging.
“There is no doubt I have come away inspired by the designs that AI can generate, however the beauty of human craftsmanship lies in understanding emotions, translating personal stories into tangible pieces that will last a lifetime, and ensuring that the design's integrity is sound.
“AI serves as a tool for inspiration that our industry can harness, but real jewellery design is an art that requires the human touch."
Three things to bear in mind when using AI for jewellery design
After having a play around to find out what AI is capable of, we’ve compiled a list of tips for other jewellers considering how they can use AI in their role.
1. Use AI for inspiration, but don’t rely on it
“AI can be a powerful tool for generating unique and innovative ideas. It can create designs based on themes, trends, and super specific inputs, however you want to make sure you’re not relying on the ideas that it provides.
“Instead, see it as an assistant to help get the ball rolling before you go away and refine, improve and create the real ideas as a team.”
2. Implement a quality control process
“You’ll likely already have some form of quality control process in your workflow, but you need to update it if you’re planning on using AI regularly.
“Try setting up a process or an additional stage where another experienced jeweller reviews and revises your ideas. This ensures that the designs are not only aesthetically appealing but also structurally sound, practical for real-world use and not void of a human touch.”
3. Understand the ethical implications of AI
“The ethical implications of AI have been a hot topic of conversation across the world since ChatGPT, Dall-E and Midjourney became available, and as it is still so new it can be hard to keep up.
“If you plan on using AI day-to-day, you need to keep up-to-date with conversations around AI, developments and updates in the technology, and any new laws concerning the use of AI.
“You also want to be transparent with customers about the involvement of AI in the design process, be aware of intellectual property rights and adhere to industry standards.
Our final thoughts on the use of AI in the jewellery industry
The jewellery industry embracing AI, especially when it comes to the design process, is an exciting prospect that offers a wide variety of creative possibilities. However, it will likely always require careful planning, collaboration, ethical consideration, and a human touch.
Many people have been concerned about the risk of AI ‘stealing their jobs’, but it is safe to say this isn’t the case for jewellers, yet. We have embraced major developments in the past, such as computer-aided design and lab-grown diamonds, now it’s time to do the same for AI.
And if you’re a customer looking for the perfect engagement ring for your partner, why don’t you try some prompts based on your relationship or the style you have in mind. As part of our bespoke design service we discuss any ideas you may have, and AI-generated images could help us get a better understanding of what you’re looking for.
