This show at The Met is unreal. Joel A. Rosenthal, aka. JAR, has produced some of the most astonishing jewels. Amethysts, rubies, diamonds, sapphires, and garnets all impeccably populating these beautiful mini structures, all designed to be worn. From very flamboyant and almost grotesque to super simple and chic—even the orange/mustard velvet vitrines—the jewels are perfectly thought through and really come to life. They look incredible in these images, but they are really something else when you see them in person. Definitely worth checking out!

Bracelet (2010)
Diamonds, silver, and platinum. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Lilac Brooches (2001)
Diamonds, lilac sapphires, garnets, aluminum, silver, and gold. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Geranium brooch (2007)
Diamonds, aluminum, silver, and gold. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Tulip Brooch (2008)
Rubies, diamonds, pink sapphires, garnets, silver, gold, and enamel. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Multicolored Handkerchief Earrings (2011)
Sapphires, demantoid and other garnets, zircons, tourmalines, emeralds, rubies, fire opals, spinels, beryls, diamonds, platinum, silver, and gold. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Zebra Brooch (1987)
Agate, diamonds, a sapphire, silver, and gold. Private collection. Photograph by Katharina Faerber. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Camellia Brooch (2010)
Rubies, pink sapphires, diamonds, silver, and gold. Private collection. Photograph by Jozsef Tari. Courtesy of JAR, Paris.

Jewels by JAR is on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from November 20th, 2013 to March 9th, 2014.

* All images courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.