"How precious a treasure is hidden behind the keyhole, so should be the key itself珍贵的锁孔中隐藏着多么宝贵的财宝，钥匙本身也应当如此珍贵

This realization came to me after some time following my visit to the Schtiglitz Academy.

"After all, if it worked 'back then', how cool would it be to preserve and transfer this tradition into our era!" — I decided.

And the work intensified!

These were the initial sketches and already working drafts.

The key shape was taken from an authentic Toyota Mark II emblem, as was the 'star' on the other side.

It was decided to do something truly awesome and worthy, which meant a completely different level — not laser cutting, not 5-axis CNC machines, only handcrafted work — hardcore only!

Hand engraving on stainless steel + gold plating at 999.9 !

With assistance from Victor, a master in his field with a long list of unique and non-standard jewelry works behind him!

Don't be lazy and take a close look at his works.

(in the photo, it's me learning all the intricacies of the work)

After days of meticulous work (considering the standards for jewelry pieces, this is a huge field to work in), both parts were ready and assembly could begin!

It's fascinating working with metal under a microscope; it seems similar to ordinary handling, but there's an entire micro-world with its own nuances.

And here it is, the key is complete! A true work of art. A jewelry piece that matches this car and the sentiment attached to it.

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