Bronze Jewelry Design · 2022
Angelic Blessing Earrings
- A' Design Award 2022 Bronze Winner in Jewelry Design
- Awarded April 15, 2022
- CLIENT: Tacara
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,893
- Verification code 717ABA86E3 · Verify this award
About Angelic Blessing Earrings
These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing felt in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Maki-e, Japanese traditional lacquer technique, on the South Sea pearl catches. The 18K yellow gold wavy hoops with hand engraved Italian traditional Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy. The hoops were created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. This design can be worn two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top, or at the back.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing we feel in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Japanese Maki-e on the South sea pearl catches, and the 18K wavy hoops with a Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy.
- Tags
- Angel, Wing, Energy, Power, Blessing, Maki-e, Florentine finish, Responsibly sourced, Jewelry
- Production Technology
- 18K Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearls with Maki-e created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Angel wings on pearls are crafted from traditional Japanese lacquer, Maki-e. 18K yellow gold wavy hoop earrings have a hand engraved traditional Italian Florentine Finish. Maki-e is a unique Japanese lacquer technique used for decoration which involves attaching gold, silver, and other colored powders, as well as design patterns using materials made from processed sap sourced from lacquer trees found throughout Asia.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part of crafting these earrings was addressing the different hardnesses among the Maki-e, pearls, and 18K gold. A special coating is always needed to keep the Maki-e on the pearl. The location of the Maki-e application is especially important in the context of Maki-e Pearl Jewelry in case of remodeling or resizing, otherwise, Maki-e and its coating may become damaged and cracked.
- Project Duration
- For these earrings, Maki-e was applied on the South sea pearls in Japan, and the 18K wavy hoops with Italian Florentine Finish were made in Italy in 2021. It usually takes about one month for the Maki-e application and drying process. Afterwards, the Maki-e jewelry parts are sent to Italy where it takes another month to be combined with the 18K gold parts.
- Operation Flow
- You can enjoy wearing this design two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top (the pearl catches can be behind your ears, or on the back (the pearl catches can be on top of your ears).
- Inspiration
- 2020-2021 became significant years for all of us to validate the power of love, hope, and prayer due to the worldwide pandemic. These earrings were designed as a piece of talisman jewelry for their owner and its observers by using the angel wing motif which is a loved protector and guardian in the world.