Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў by New Elegant Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Залатая прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн ювелірных вырабаў Competition Category.
ЗолатаЮвелірныя вырабы· 2025
Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў
Client: Modemaya
Залатая прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Ювелірныя вырабы Category
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About Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў
Упрыгожванні Маіс натхнёныя вобразам Бога Кукурузы Мая, які з'яўляецца з кветкі, сімвалізуючы жыццё, адраджэнне і дастатак. Створаныя з цёмна-зялёнага гватэмальскага жадэіту з паўпразрыстымі пялёсткамі, дызайн спалучае культурную сімволіку з сучасным мастацтвам. Залатыя элементы ўмацоўваюць далікатны жадэіт, выконваючы адначасова эстэтычную і канструктыўную функцыі. Выкарыстоўваючы 3D мадэляванне і экспертнае майстэрства, гэты твор функцыянуе як упрыгожванне для валасоў і скульптурная даніна павагі мезаамерыканскай спадчыне, увасабляючы элегантнасць, традыцыю і інавацыі.
The Recognition
About the Залатая прэмія A' Design Award
Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў — пераможца Залатой прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца першакласным, цудоўным і выдатным дызайнам. Залатыя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай інавацыйныя, вельмі празорлівыя і бліскуча ўражальныя творы, якія адлюстроўваюць геніяльнасць, мудрасць і майстэрства сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў — гэта вельмі ўхваляльнае, тэндэнцыйнае і манументальнае вынаходніцтва, якое дае нябачаную раней каштоўнасць. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Залатую прэмію A' Design Award, — спектакулярны, паважаны праект, які вельмі карысны і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Maize Ювелірныя ўпрыгожванні для валасоў выклікае моцныя пачуцці жадання, абуджае запал, заахвочвае творчасць і зачароўвае нас.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- At the heart of this design is the Maize God, intricately crafted from deep green Guatemala Jade, one of the rarest and most treasured jades, embodying the spiritual and cultural essence of Maya mythology. Surrounded by semi-translucent petals symbolizing renewal and growth, the figure pays tribute to the cycle of life and abundance. Accented with 18K gold plating, the design elevates this sacred figure into a wearable work of art, doubling as both a hair ornament and sculptural piece.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 50 mm* Depth 36 mm* Height 200 mm
- Tags
- Jade, Gold, Maya, Guatemala, Jewelry, Hair
- Production Technology
- The creation process combined advanced 3D modeling with modern CNC machining to carve the delicate Guatemala jade components with precision. Artisans crafted and seamlessly applied the 18K gold plate, ensuring they complemented the jade's natural beauty. Each piece was carefully polished to enhance the vibrant colors and textures of both Guatemala jade and gold, reflecting the highest standards of craftsmanship and blending innovation with tradition.
- Design Challenge
- Crafting this jewelry piece involved significant challenges due to its intricate design and the precision required for every component. From the Guatemala Jade petals to the Maize God figure and the thin, elongated stick, each element demanded exceptional skill and innovative carving techniques. For example, the petals broke multiple times during the carving process, highlighting the difficulty of achieving such fine detail. These challenges were overcome through persistence and expert craftsmanship.
- Research
- The research delved into the profound connection between the Maya civilization's history, the cultural significance of Guatemala Jade, and the geographical roots of the design. The Maize God, central to Maya sacred beliefs, embodies themes of life, rebirth, and agricultural abundance. Guatemala Jade, sourced from the same region where these beliefs originated, was studied for its historical and symbolic relevance. This exploration bridged the sacred traditions of the Maya with the natural richness of their homeland.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Maya “Maize God Emerging from a Flower”, symbolizing the cycles of life, rebirth, and abundance. The design transforms the iconic imagery of the Maize God into a modern, wearable form, reflecting the spiritual connection between nature and humanity. Utilizing Guatemala jade as the main jewelry piece to honor its ancient history, a material deeply tied to the region's cultural heritage.
- Project Duration
- The project started in November 2023 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The item piece is crafted from March 2024 and finished in October 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The jewelry invites both personal and visual interaction. The smooth, polished jade and radiant gold elements enhance its tactile appeal, creating an engaging sensory experience. Light interacts beautifully with the semi-translucent jade petals, casting soft reflections onto the deep green Maize God figure at the center. This dynamic interplay transforms the piece into more than just jewelry, it becomes a profound expression of individuality, heritage, and cultural storytelling.
- Team Members
- Director: Wei-Liang Chou
Designer: Aditya Cipta Sugandha
Designer: Jian-Cheng Pan
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