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Mei and Benjamin
Passionfruit Bracelet
Brazil Collection
Inspiration: Passionfruit
Materials: Gold, enamel, black gemstone
Craft Detail: Seed-dot enamel pattern
Region: Central and coastal Brazil
Dish Profile: Fruity, tart, aromatic
Inspiration
The design takes its inspiration from maracujá, the Brazilian passionfruit known for its bright yellow pulp, tart flavor, and signature cluster of glossy black seeds. The fruit’s bold color and high-contrast interior guided the bracelet’s use of yellow-gold enamel paired with seed-like black dots. A faceted black gemstone reflects the appearance of the fruit’s firm, dark seeds, while the polished gold structure follows the smooth, rounded character of the fruit’s shell. Passionfruit is widely grown throughout central and coastal regions of Brazil, often processed fresh at markets where the pulp is strained and used in juices and desserts — the vivid pulp color served as the direct enamel reference in this design.
Discovery
Mei and Benjamin first encountered fresh passionfruit at a produce stall in a neighborhood market, where a vendor cut open several varieties to compare pulp color and acidity. Mei noted the strong visual contrast between the bright pulp and dark seeds, while Benjamin focused on how the seeds clustered in regular, rounded forms. This observation shaped the decision to incorporate a repetitive enamel dot motif. Later, they tested enamel samples beside sliced fruit and sketched options for gemstone placement to mirror the seed’s central position.
Travel Diary
A vendor once showed Mei and Benjamin a quick technique for scooping pulp using a flattened spoon edge, which helped them study the seed patterns more clearly. On another visit, they discovered a smaller regional passionfruit variety by accident, using its deeper color as a reference for the final enamel tone.
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