Jewellery in Bali Explained

First published May 2026

A structural examination of how silver jewellery is produced and valued within Bali’s contemporary economic environment.

Jewellery in Bali Explained analyses the production architectures, material systems, and market structures that shape silver jewellery in Bali. Rather than focusing on individual pieces or aesthetic trends, the project situates jewellery within the fabrication, economic, and distribution conditions that determine pricing and performance over time.

Analytical Structure

The examination is organised through four dimensions: material definition, fabrication architecture, market structure, and performance over time. These dimensions form the framework for the project’s evaluation.

Structure of the Work

Introduction — Understanding the System Before the Object


Part I — Economic and Structural Foundations


Part II — Production Architecture and Market Layers


Part III — Materials, Claims, and Technical Realities


Part IV — Structural Evaluation Framework


Part V — Structural Evolution and Ongoing Calibration