Core Halssnoer by Paloma Sanchez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Silwer in Juweliersontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerJuweliersware· 2023

Core Halssnoer

by Paloma Sanchez

Client: Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Juweliersware Category

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The Design

About Core Halssnoer

Core is 'n handgemaakte, enig in sy soort, halssnoer met twee silikonmonsters van die Switserse Apls wat 'n Sri Lankaanse natuurlike pienk saffierkern vashou. Die ontwerp het 18 karaat gesmelte goue aksent en 'n goue ketting van 18 karaat. Die ronde briljante snit Pink Sapphire 2.5cts dien as die middelpunt van die halssnoer, en kerf vir homself 'n spasie tussen die twee silikonmonsters asof die edelsteen die aarde breek om die lig te sien. Die ontwerp vang effektief die essensie van die ontstaan van edelstene op 'n visueel treffende manier vas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Core Halssnoer is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Core Halssnoer 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Core Halssnoer is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.