Press Release
Olivia Yao Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry in Jewelry Design
Olivia Yao honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry by Olivia Yao, designed for Olivia Yao Jewellery International Co., Ltd, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry
In both Eastern and Western cultures, the bowknot holds historical significance, often linked with elegance and significant social events. The designer approaches the theme of entwined ribbons with a fresh perspective, crafting a dual-purpose piece that balances opulence and simplicity for daily wear. The diamond ribbon ring spans elegantly across two fingers, with discreet clasps enabling its transformation into two distinct components: a bowknot pendant reminiscent of a four-leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist style.
About Olivia Yao
Graduating from MA Jewellery Design at School of Jewellery in Birmingham, Olivia Yao is known for her elegant design that integrates tenderness of the East and innovative spirit of the West. With GIA diamond analyst certificate and years of designer experience, Olivia further ventured her career in London high street jewellery suppliers, absorbing the most exhilarating momentum at the fashion front. As a global trekker, Olivia draws inspiration from extensive travels and integrates these adventures in creative themes. Series of journeys have also urged her to appreciate differences, to cherish legacies and to embrace cultural roots—a decisive step—she was then led back to Taiwan.
Award Record
Olivia Yao is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Jewelry Design Award
The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Typical entries include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. The awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/153678
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/153678
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!153678
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/347593
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.oliviayao.com.tw
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry
- Function
- Multiwear Jewelry
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray, Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Olivia Yao Jewellery International Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Olivia Yao
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #153678
Credits
- Image Credits
- mage #1-5 : Monica Tsai
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The diamond ribbon ring gracefully spans across two fingers, adding a touch of charm to every gesture in social gatherings. Concealed clasps allow the jewelry to transform into two distinct pieces: a bowknot pendant, reminiscent of a four- leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist fashion. This masterpiece seamlessly blends the allure of social events with the confidence of everyday elegance.
- Inspiration
- The history of the bowknot is rich and meaningful in both Eastern and Western cultures, often associated with elegance and grand social occasions. As a jewelry designer, I aim to bring a breakthrough to the popular theme of entwined ribbons and butterflies by creating a dual-purpose piece that exudes both opulence and simplicity for everyday wear. Striking a balance between extravagance and practicality, this jewelry transcends cultural boundaries.
- Research
- I take great pride in crafting jewelry with fluid lines. For this design, achieving the perfect harmony of lines and twists in a 360-degree view was my primary focus. Through meticulous adjustments and careful observation of different angles, I successfully developed the 3D model of this exquisite piece. The true essence of this jewelry lies in its graceful ribbon-like form, brought to life by meticulously setting 130 pieces of diamond in a seamless less channel setting. Each diamond was skillfully cut to match the curves and width of the ribbon, creating a stunning and continuous flow of brilliance.
- Challenge
- The intricate detailing in this design, especially the delicate channel set diamonds, requires close collaboration between skilled diamond cutters and master artisans. Achieving the seamless integration of the upper and lower layers of the bowknot motif, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic appeal when worn separately, as well as the graceful elegance when combined, posed a significant challenge. The utmost precision and meticulous craftsmanship were essential to strike the perfect balance in each element's proportions.
- Realization and Technology
- The centerpiece of this ring is a natural, untreated Colombian emerald with a square and symmetric emerald cut. Perfectly placed at the heart of the design, this stunning gem forms the captivating butterfly motif. Beneath the emerald, hidden dual-layer clasps ensure secure and seamless assembly, allowing the wearer the freedom to mix and match with ease. The Colombian emerald's vivid green hue exemplify its rarity and beauty, making it the focal point of this versatile jewelry piece. With the innovative hidden clasp design, this ring transforms effortlessly, offering the wearer the freedom to create unique looks for any occasion.
- Operation and Interaction
- This ring offers both opulence and practicality, as it effortlessly transforms into two pieces, a pendant and a ring, with a simple and quick disassembly. The cleverly concealed clasps, designed with double-layer protection, ensure both the safety and aesthetics of wearing.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Octorber 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Specifications
- Width 58.9mm* Depth 55.5mm* Height 47.8 mm
- Keywords
- emerald, diamond, bowknot, jewelry
