Bronze Jewelry Design · 2018
Theodora Multifunctional Necklace
by Frida Hulten
- A' Design Award 2018 Bronze Winner in Jewelry Design
- Awarded April 15, 2018
- CLIENT: Frida Hulten
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 18,081
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About Theodora Multifunctional Necklace
Frida Hulten wanted the wearer to enjoy two quite different looks in one necklace. She considered all parts of the neck and torso, focusing on the back. The result is a necklace that can be worn back to front. Created on a polystyrene torso, the necklace is shaped to fit around the wearer’s neck. It has exact proportions so that the piece always drapes correctly.
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- Unique Properties
- This necklace can be worn back to front. I wanted the wearer to be able to enjoy two quite different looks. I tried to carefully consider all parts of the neck and torso, especially the back.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Measures 42cm around the neck.
4-5cm wide on the sides.
The shorter front is 21cm long.
The longer front is 35cm long. - Tags
- Lapis Lazuli, bespoke adornment, handmade jewellery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, 2-in-1 necklace, semiprecious stones
- Production Technology
- Made by my hands using; Lapis Lazuli, Glass Beads, Swarovski, Turquoise, Brass Beads, Antique Copper Chain, Antique Brass Chain, Brass Ring and a Gold-plated Feather.
This piece took me 21 hours to complete. I created it on top of a polystyrene torso so that my design can drape around the neck and follow the curves. - Design Challenge
- This piece was not only difficult to make because of detailed construction and hours spent. I had to also consider the curves around the neck, so that the piece falls, sits and drapes perfectly.
- Project Duration
- This piece was created in Stockholm during January 2016.
- Operation Flow
- The necklace can simply be worn back to front for two different looks.
- Research
- Theodora was a strong powerful Woman, an Empress of the Byzantine Empire and wife to Justinian I who reigned 527–565.
I chose to use the semiprecious stone Lapis Lazuli as it is an ancient favorite by especially the Egyptian Kings and Queens. - Inspiration
- To best describe my inspiration I would say it has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American spirit.
I wanted to create a necklace that could be worn back to front. - Image Credits
- All images: Photographer Helen Karlsson, 2018.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Frida Hulten, 2016.
Colors of Theodora Multifunctional Necklace
Design Interview about Theodora Multifunctional Necklace
I prefer to produce myself.
I always like to consider all parts of the torso. The back should be just as important!
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
It was named after the Byzantine Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian 1, 6th Century.
Not only the fact that it has detail at the back, it can be work back to front. Two different looks!
No technology involved.
History research only.
It was my most interesting piece.
Patience!