Concrete stands at the core of Merlon’s designs as the essence of mass. Formed from cement, aggregate, sand, and additives, this material defines surfaces, structural bodies, and the boundaries of space in architecture. Its hardness and raw texture carry traces of time — the marks of making embedded in its roughness, the weight of structure inscribed on its surface.

Since the 20th century, concrete has become one of the most defining materials of modern architecture. Here, it shifts scale — moving from architecture into jewelry. The same mass that upholds a structure for centuries is reshaped by hand into a small form to be worn.

In Merlon’s designs, concrete is preserved in its raw state, never distanced from its architectural role. Once a symbol of permanence and strength within structures, it is reinterpreted at the scale of an accessory. In this way, concrete continues to speak the language of architecture, while becoming a trace of it carried on the body.

Silver has been used for centuries in jewelry and crafted objects. In its pure form, it is soft; therefore, it is usually alloyed with copper for durability. At Merlon, silver takes the form of 925 sterling — composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This composition preserves its brilliance while giving it the strength needed for everyday wear.

In Merlon’s designs, silver stands in contrast to concrete, serving as a defining and framing line. At times it is a structural frame, at times a subtle boundary, or a light surface that balances the weight of concrete. It serves not to embellish, but as an architectural gesture that frames and defines.

It is the line that keeps mass and void in dialogue — framing, never merging. In this role, silver becomes more than a material: the silent axis that holds the piece together. Architecture distilled into a single gesture, carried on the body as both ornament and structure.