Core Necklace by Paloma Sanchez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Silver A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Competition Category.
SilverJewelry· 2023
Core Necklace
Client: Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Jewelry Category
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About Core Necklace
Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.
The Recognition
About the Silver A' Design Award
Core Necklace is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Core Necklace is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Core Necklace is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
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What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Core draws inspiration from the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The intense pressure and heat these natural elements undergo give birth to the stunning treasures that captivate our senses. It is this very process that serves as the foundation for the necklace's design. The centerpiece of the necklace is a breathtaking 2.5cts natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire, which represents the pinnacle of natural beauty that results from this process. This gemstone, like all precious gems, is a true marvel to behold, having slowly grown over time into a coveted treasure that nature offers us. Complementing this beautiful sapphire are two Silicon specimens representing the earth's crust, from which these gems are born. These specimens were carefully selected for their dark color and rough texture, being a stark contrast to the bright pink and smooth faceting of the sapphire. Together, these elements create a truly exceptional piece of jewelry that celebrates the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The necklace serves as a timeless reminder of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, a treasure to be cherished and admired for years to come.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
My ultimate goal wat to create an aesthetic representation of the genesis of gemstones. Behind this idea, lies the deep desire to showcase the core - the very birth- of what makes the art of jewellery ultimately a natural precess, a gift from nature.
How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
Over a span of three years, from 2019 to 2021, the design journey unfolded. Each year brought new insights and challenges, leading to the refinement of the concept. Countless hours of research and dedication were poured into capturing the essence of gemstone genesis.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- a Handmade one-of-a-kind necklace two silicon specimens holding a pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt "melted" gold accents and 18kt gold chain.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- dimensions: h:4cm x w:3cm x t: 1cm
materials: gold: g. round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire: 2.5cts. 100% Silicon (Si) specimens: - Tags
- Jewelry, Sapphire, Silicon, Art, Gold, One of a Kind, Handmade,
- Production Technology
- The necklace has been handmade using a wax casting technique. The minerals have not been subjected to any color or clarity-enhancing treatment.
The materials are: 18kt gold, pure silicon specimens, and a natural Sri Lankan Pink Sapphire. - Inspiration
- Core draws inspiration from the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The intense pressure and heat these natural elements undergo give birth to the stunning treasures that captivate our senses. It is this very process that serves as the foundation for the necklace's design.
The centerpiece of the necklace is a breathtaking 2.5cts natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire, which represents the pinnacle of natural beauty that results from this process. This gemstone, like all precious gems, is a true marvel to behold, having slowly grown over time into a coveted treasure that nature offers us.
Complementing this beautiful sapphire are two Silicon specimens representing the earth's crust, from which these gems are born. These specimens were carefully selected for their dark color and rough texture, being a stark contrast to the bright pink and smooth faceting of the sapphire.
Together, these elements create a truly exceptional piece of jewelry that celebrates the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The necklace serves as a timeless reminder of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, a treasure to be cherished and admired for years to come. - Project Duration
- The project started in 2019 in Switzerland, where I found the two silicon Specimens, later on, in Sri Lanka, I found the pink sapphire, and they all remained in my locker. In 2021, I came up with the design after a conversation with my precious son, who suffers from Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) level 1, and sometimes feels trapped in his body.
The piece was finished by June 2021. - Operation Flow
- The necklace is worn with a detachable gold chain. the locking mechanism allows for the length to be adjusted manually.
- Team Members
- Paloma Sanchez
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.
Image #2: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core back, 2021.
Image #3: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 1, 2021.
Image #4: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 2, 2021.
Video Credits: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.
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