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Sebastian Herkner's Trinity Ring Table

Behind the Creation: Cartier’s Trinity Ring Reimagined in Marble

 

I photographed the making of a marble table at TCC Whitestone for Cartier’s Trinity ring centennial. Designed by Sebastian Herkner, the piece translates the iconic three interlocked bands into carefully selected marbles.

 

My focus was on capturing the hands at work and their connection with materials. I’ve always been drawn to documenting process and craftsmanship, especially when it’s about this intimate relationship between maker and material.

 

I spent the day watching different marbles being cut, shaped and polished, gradually coming together in this beautiful table. The colors and textures reflected the Trinity ring’s traditional combination—it was fascinating to see jewelry concepts translated into furniture.

 

Hands holding a piece of beige, textured stone with visible holes and natural imperfections.
A stack of stone slabs, including marble and granite, with water dripping, displayed on stands in a processing facility.
Close-up of water droplets creating circular ripples on a wet, textured beige surface.
Two workers in a factory with one inspecting a large machine, while the other stands nearby. Large stone slabs are present in the foreground.
Close-up of a textured surface with parallel, wavy lines. The color is a light beige, resembling ripples in sand or a fabric pattern.
Close-up of a wet saw cutting through a large piece of stone, with water spraying and splashing around the blade.
Craftsman's hands delicately touching marble surface during creation of Cartier Trinity Ring anniversary table
Craftsman's hands delicately touching marble surface during creation of Cartier Trinity Ring anniversary table
Craftsman's hands delicately touching marble surface during creation of Cartier Trinity Ring anniversary table
Craftsman's hands delicately touching marble surface during creation of Cartier Trinity Ring anniversary table
Craftsman's hands delicately touching marble surface during creation of Cartier Trinity Ring anniversary table
Close-up of hands sanding a piece of wood with sandpaper, creating smooth edges. Dust covers the hands, suggesting ongoing work.
Person sanding a large piece of wood in a workshop, wearing a protective mask.
View through an open door of a patio with stone slabs leaning against a wall, surrounded by greenery and trees in the background.
Two cylindrical stone columns, one yellow and one green-gray, placed on a wooden pallet.
A close-up of a geometric pattern made with colorful marble tiles, including shades of yellow, black, and gray, forming intersecting circular shapes.
Person in a gray shirt bending down, adjusting or examining an object. Another hand in the foreground. Dark background.
Close-up of two curved stone blocks, one pinkish with white veins, the other brownish with subtle streaks. The blocks are positioned to form a semi-circular gap between them.
Person in a gray t-shirt examining a rectangular block made of gray and white marble sections, set against a dark background.
Person assembling large, multi-colored cylindrical stone pieces on a flat surface, focusing on aligning them precisely.
Two people seated closely, with intertwined arms. One person is wearing a gray shirt, and the other is wearing a white shirt and light-colored pants.
Two people, partially visible, press their hands against a textured stone surface.
Hands touching smooth, cylindrical marble structures with varied colors on a dark background.
Three varied marble types representing the gold, rose gold and white gold of Cartier's Trinity Ring in Sebastian Herkner's commemorative table design
Close-up of three marble pillars in gray, pink, and white, showcasing their textures and natural patterns.
Close-up of two adjacent marble surfaces; the left side is light brown with subtle veining, and the right side is dark green with prominent swirling patterns.
Completed marble table designed by Sebastian Herkner for Cartier Trinity Ring 100th anniversary showing three interlocking sections in different stonesical objects made of green, white with black veins, and tan marble stand together against a black background.
Completed marble table designed by Sebastian Herkner for Cartier Trinity Ring 100th anniversary showing three interlocking sections in different stones
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