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Kashmir Üzük by Eleonora Federici

Kashmir Üzük by Eleonora Federici is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Dəmir Mükafatı in Zərgərlik Dizaynı Competition Category.


DəmirZərgərlik· 2024

Kashmir Üzük

by Eleonora Federici

Client: Eleonora Federici Jewelry

A' Design Award Dəmir Mükafatı Winner in Zərgərlik Category

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The Design

About Kashmir Üzük

Kəşmir paisley naxışından ilhamlanaraq, Yaxın Şərqin, xüsusən Hindistanın canlı parçalarını əks etdirir. Hindistanın sehrini və mənəvi cazibəsini çatdırmaq üçün hazırlanmış bu əsər, Kəşmir şalının mahiyyətini üçölçülü formada təcəssüm etdirir. Günbəz üzüklər kateqoriyasına aid olsa da, onun dizaynı müsbət və mənfi fəzalar arasında tarazlıq yaradır, mürəkkəblik və sadəlik arasında zərif bir balans formalaşdırır. Ölçüsünə baxmayaraq, ideal çəkisi və həcm bölgüsü sayəsində gündəlik hadisələr üçün asanlıqla geyinilə bilir. Materiallar: 18K qızıl, brilyantlar, mavi sapfir, sitrin və qırmızı qranat.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Dəmir Mükafatı

Kashmir Üzük A' Design Award Dəmir Mükafatının qalibidir; bu, yaxşı dizayn edilmiş yaradıcılıq nümunələrindən gözlənilən peşəkar və sənaye tələblərinə cavab verən yaxşı dizaynlara verilən nüfuzlu tanınmadır. Dəmir qaliblər yaradıcılarının böyük məharətini, yüksək ixtisaslaşmasını, ekspert anlayışını və yaradıcılıq qabiliyyətini nümayiş etdirir. Gözlənilir ki, Kashmir Üzük yüksək qiymətləndirilən, heyran olunan və əzizlənən, praktik və yenilikçi yaradıcılıq nümunəsi olacaq. A' Design Award Dəmir Mükafatını qazanmış bu dizayn sənaye üzrə ən yaxşı təcrübələri özündə birləşdirir və bilik və istedadla əlaqəli səriştəli texniki xüsusiyyətlərə malikdir. Kashmir Üzük dəqiqliyinə görə hörmət qazanır və dünyanı daha yaxşı yerə çevirməyə kömək edən həyat keyfiyyəti yaxşılaşmaları təqdim etmək üçün dizayn edilib.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
While this ring generally falls into the category of domed rings, it displays an unusual interplay of positive and negative spaces, where the void becomes an integral part of the design, creating a decoration that balances complexity and simplicity in a delicate equilibrium. Despite its size, the ring is perfectly wearable and comfortable. The design ensures that the sides of the shank are not too thick or uncomfortable. It was created for the modern, strong woman looking for a statement ring.
Dimensions & Packaging
The ring can be housed in a box measuring 26.30mm x 28.30mm x 39.40 mm. The ring is made of 18 Kt yellow gold set with the following gemstones: 1 oval Sapphire, 11 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1 round orange Topaz, 1 emerald cut red Garnet. Total weight: 28 grams.
Tags
jewelry design, high-end jewelry, Kashmir, italian jewelry design, unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind jewelry, custom made jewelry, made in Italy, eleonora federici, award winning jewelry designer
Production Technology
This model was born out of inspiration and literally grew while carving wax with my own hands. The design flowed naturally, each curve leading seamlessly to the next. While the idea existed in my head, the handwork clarified my vision. It was made using the traditional lost wax technique: the original wax prototype is encased and then melted, leaving a hollow mould that is filled with 18Kt yellow gold. The pure design challenge was to seamlessly translate the elegance of Kashmir fabric into a three dimensional version, avoiding chaos, monotony or predictability.
Design Challenge
Technically speaking, making the wax model was the most arduous task. The voluminous wax model with an average thin thickness and empty spaces made handling and maintaining its integrity a challenge. The model was then cast in 18K yellow gold using the lost wax technique. Finally, I recreated the model in CAD to produce the video, which gives anyone who cannot see it in person the opportunity to get a better 3D understanding of it.
Research
My aim was to create a design that is rooted in a traditional form but stands out from all other rings of its kind. Using the golden ratio as a guide to achieve harmony and complexity, I wanted to create a bold yet elegant piece of jewelry. I subtly adjusted the exact measurements of the golden ratio to achieve a more seamless and cohesive connection between the shank and the head.
Inspiration
The inspiration came from the paisley pattern, whose original Persian name was Boteh and which adorned the characteristic fabrics of the Middle East, especially India. In making this ring, my aim was to reflect the magic and spiritual charm of India and its culture and to create a piece that could embody the essence of a voluminous and elegant Kashmir shawl. The natural connection with jewelry arises because Kashmir has historically been synonymous with prestige.
Project Duration
The project started in Pavia in January 2020 and concluded in Pavia in December 2020.
Operation Flow
This ring possesses a distinctive feature not commonly found in statement or cocktail rings: its ease of wear, proper weight and volume distribution, all while maintaining the necessary thickness for durability, making it a wearable piece throughout the day and for any occasion. Additionally, it is highly comfortable, as the design ensures that the shank's sides are neither excessively thick nor bulging. In fact, an important aspect of my design is always the anatomic-like fit.
Image Credits
Image #1: Stefano Negri
Image #2: Stefano Negri
Image #3: Stefano Negri
Image #4: Stefano Negri
Image #5: Stefano Negri
Video: Eleonora Federici
Video credits: Eleonora Federici, Paolo Argento (music)

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