Each NOMA piece was developed from initial concept into a technically viable stainless steel jewellery product, establishing the functional and physical requirements before detailed design and prototyping.

+ Product Definition: Jewellery type, intended wearer, application, scale and positioning established for each piece.

+ Form & Proportion: Overall dimensions, silhouette, profile, curvature, thickness and volume developed in relation to the body.

+ Wearability: Weight distribution, contact points, articulation, edge profiles and movement assessed for prolonged wear.

+ Structural Requirements: Load-bearing areas, connection points, openings, closures and component interfaces defined from the outset.

+ Stainless Steel Construction: Material behaviour considered in relation to forming, machining, casting, joining, polishing and finishing.

+ Component Integration: Chains, clasps, hinges, jump rings, posts and fastening systems incorporated into the product architecture.

+ Unisex Development: Proportions and scale developed to accommodate different wearers while maintaining the same NOMA design language.

+ Production Feasibility: Construction complexity, repeatability, tolerances, finishing requirements and anticipated manufacturing processes assessed before sampling.

The result was a fully defined product concept ready to progress into jewellery design, material development and physical prototyping.

Material development focused on stainless steel performance, durability, weight and surface treatment, ensuring each specification was suitable for jewellery production and repeated wear.

+ Steel Specification: Stainless steel grade selected according to corrosion resistance, hardness, skin contact and intended application.

+ Thickness & Weight: Wall thickness, band sections and component dimensions established to balance structural strength with comfortable wear.

+ Forming Behaviour: Material assessed for bending, forming, machining, drilling and component shaping according to the design.

+ Surface Finishing: High polish, satin, brushed and contrasting finishes developed according to the intended visual and tactile result.

+ Edges & Surfaces: Edge radii, transitions and contact surfaces refined for comfort and consistent finishing.

+ Component Compatibility: Chains, clasps, posts, hinges, jump rings and connecting elements specified for strength and material compatibility.

+ Durability: Resistance to corrosion, abrasion, tarnishing and everyday handling considered throughout material selection.

+ Production Requirements: Material tolerances, cutting allowances, machining requirements, polishing loss and finishing processes considered before sampling.

The result was a controlled stainless steel material specification designed for consistent, durable and repeatable jewellery production.

Each NOMA piece was developed through precise jewellery design engineering, refining the visual language while resolving the geometry, proportions and functional details required for stainless steel production.

+ Geometry & Form: Silhouette, diameter, profile, curvature, width and thickness defined for each piece.

+ Proportion & Scale: Dimensions developed in relation to the body, wear position and intended unisex application.

+ Structural Design: Load points, connection areas, openings, joints and component interfaces integrated into the jewellery form.

+ Edge Development: Edge radii, transitions, corners and contact surfaces refined for comfort, durability and controlled finishing.

+ Functional Details: Clasps, hinges, closures, posts, jump rings and connecting elements incorporated directly into the design.

+ Surface Architecture: Polished, brushed, satin and contrasting areas positioned to emphasise form and create visual depth.

+ Manufacturing Geometry: Minimum sections, internal clearances, assembly tolerances and finishing allowances considered during design.

+ Collection Cohesion: Each piece developed independently while maintaining NOMA’s architectural, gender-inclusive design language.

The result was a fully resolved jewellery design system ready for sampling, technical modelling and production development.

Each NOMA piece was physically prototyped to validate dimensions, construction, wearability and stainless steel performance before technical approval.

+ Prototype Development: Initial samples produced to confirm the digital design and physical geometry.

+ Dimensions: Diameter, width, thickness, curvature, openings and component relationships checked against specifications.

+ Fit & Wear: Ring sizing, cuff openings, necklace lengths, earring positioning and body contact points tested during wear.

+ Weight & Balance: Overall weight and distribution assessed to prevent discomfort or excessive load on specific areas.

+ Function: Clasps, hinges, posts, chains, jump rings and connecting mechanisms tested for operation and security.

+ Surface Finish: Polish, brushing, satin finishes, edge definition and transitions reviewed on the physical sample.

+ Durability: Connections, moving components and high-contact areas assessed for structural integrity and repeated use.

+ Design Refinement: Dimensional, functional and aesthetic corrections transferred back into the technical model before production approval.

The approved NOMA designs were translated into precise production specifications and technical models, defining the geometry, tolerances, construction and finishing requirements for stainless steel manufacture.

+ CAD Development: Final 3D geometry developed with controlled dimensions, profiles, curves and component relationships.

+ Dimensional Specifications: Thickness, diameter, width, internal clearances, openings and connection points defined for each piece.

+ Tolerances: Manufacturing tolerances established for critical dimensions, moving components and component interfaces.

+ Construction: Clasps, hinges, posts, jump rings, chains and connection systems technically resolved.

+ Surface Specifications: Polish, satin, brushed and contrasting finishes documented by component and surface.

+ Assembly: Component sequence, joining points and assembly requirements defined for repeatable production.

+ Manufacturing Allowances: Cutting, forming, machining, polishing and finishing allowances incorporated into the technical models.

+ Production Files: Final CAD files, dimensional references and technical specifications prepared for manufacturing and quality control.

The result was a complete technical package allowing each NOMA piece to be reproduced accurately and consistently in production.

Sourcing focused on securing stainless steel, jewellery components and specialist finishing capabilities that met NOMA’s technical specifications and production requirements.

+ Stainless Steel: Grade, thickness, sheet/wire/tube availability and surface condition specified according to each component.

+ Components: Chains, clasps, posts, hinges, jump rings, connectors and fastening systems sourced to the required dimensions and load requirements.

+ Supplier Capability: Forming, CNC machining, casting, laser cutting, welding, polishing and finishing capabilities assessed according to each design.

+ Surface Finishing: Suppliers evaluated for consistent mirror polish, satin, brushing and controlled surface transitions.

+ Tolerances: Supplier capability reviewed against the dimensional tolerances required for component fit and assembly.

+ Durability: Corrosion resistance, hardness, surface stability and suitability for repeated skin contact considered during supplier selection.

+ MOQ & Production: Minimum quantities, material availability, repeatability, lead times and production capacity reviewed.

+ Costing: Material weight, component costs, processing, finishing and production quantities incorporated into final manufacturing calculations.

The result was a controlled sourcing specification aligned with NOMA’s technical requirements, production quantities and intended quality level.

NOMA production followed the approved CAD models, technical specifications and validated prototypes, with each stainless steel piece manufactured to controlled dimensional and finishing requirements.

+ Material Preparation: Stainless steel prepared to the specified grade, thickness and component dimensions.

+ Forming & Machining: Components cut, formed, machined, drilled or shaped according to the approved geometry.

+ Assembly: Clasps, chains, hinges, posts, jump rings and connecting elements assembled to specified tolerances.

+ Surface Preparation: Edges, seams, transitions and contact areas refined before final finishing.

+ Polishing & Finishing: Mirror polish, satin, brushed and contrasting finishes applied according to the technical specification.

+ Dimensional Control: Critical dimensions, thicknesses, openings, symmetry and component alignment checked throughout production.

+ Functional Testing: Closures, moving components and connection points tested for secure operation and repeated use.

+ Final Inspection: Surface quality, construction, weight, finish and overall conformity checked against the approved sample and technical package.