The Forgotten Treasures of the Infamous Aguila Dorada

Hannah Martin embarks upon a journey to a world of treacherous endeavours; of deceitful exploits upon the high seas; of men who hide stories that would make blood curdle and hearts race. This is a place where crooks cast charm with legends yet to forge. These men have seen far corners of the world and defied death in search of an ultimate freedom.

This second exploration of masculinity is Hannah’s tribute to men of the high seas, a story of chivalry amongst thieves. Pirate gold and ill-gotten treasure, this is jewellery for the wild and the untamed.

Inspired by guns and galleons, villains and vagabonds, Hannah creates narrative in hand-carved shapes that are voluptuous and sensual in their detail. 

Myth becomes reality in concise vision, seducing the dark hearted, fierce and ultimately glamorous beings that answer its call. Weighty shackles restrain and adorn in deviant elegance; muskets and eagles are interpreted into rings with expert fusions of yellow and rose gold; Tahitian black pearls are stabbed through their very heart; amber sapphires decorate bangles and cufflinks, and brown diamonds embellish Hannah’s refined take on knotted rope rings.

Men beware, your light-fingered women will only have eyes for your gold.

Photography by Dan Martensen | Styling by Beth Fenton | Model Ben Grimes | Make Up by Thorsten Weiss | Hair by Dennis Lanni
Shot on location in Woodstock, New York.