Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa by Chiaki Miyauchi

Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Joyería Competition Category.

BronceJoyería· 2023

Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Gems and Teeth

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Joyería Category

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The Design

About Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa

Alfiler de solapa de serpiente en oro de 18 quilates con acabado satinado y pedrería. Inspirado en la Vara de Asclepio, un antiguo símbolo griego asociado con la medicina y el cuidado de la salud, que consiste en una serpiente enroscada alrededor de una vara. Los diferentes motivos en la parte superior de la varilla identifican diversas profesiones médicas; un diente para la odontología y un corazón para el cuidado de la salud. Se puede usar con 4 estilos diferentes, con o sin la serpiente y con cadenas adicionales. Italiano hecho a mano. Creado con productos Valcambi Swiss Gold de origen responsable.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Rod of Asclepius Pin De Solapa satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: These snake lapel pins are inspired by the Rod of Asclepius, an ancient Greek mythological symbol associated with medicine and healing, consisting of a snake coiled around a rod. The snake shedding its skin symbolizes rebirth, fertility and power. The different motifs on top of the rod identify various medical professionals, a tooth for dentistry and a heart for health care. The colored stones of snake eyes indicate its mood, Emerald for healing, Sapphire for calmness, and Ruby for passion.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 25.4mm x Depth 12mm x Height 92mm
Tags: Rod of Asclepius, Snake, Lapel Pin, Jewelry, Medicine, Health care, Teeth, Symbol, Rebirth, Ethical
Production Technology: 18K gold Italian handmade snake lapel pins with gem stones: 18K white, yellow, and pink gold created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds were used. Satin Finish is applied for the snake body.
Design Challenge: After manufacturing the first piece, it became apparent that making the snake detachable and with additional double chains would be more useful for wearers to cover a range of casual to formal occasions. It became a challenge to balance the 18K long snake with a small function/attachment on the rod. The challenge was solved by adjusting the size of attachment, and the thickness of the rod to work with the snakes curves.

This lapel pin can be worn with 4 different styles, with or without the snake and with additional chains.
Research: Ancient Greek mythology and symbol investigation covered such topics as medical history and health care, gem meanings and jewelry functions.
Inspiration: These 18K gold lapel pins are one of several jewelry pieces designed for the collaborative project titled Gems and Teeth in conjunction with a dental clinic to introduce the mysterious dental world through jewelry. Dentistry and jewelry seem to exist in 2 different spheres however equipment and materials are mutual to both. Dental equipment was developed from the jewelry craftsmans tools.
Project Duration: Concept making, jewelry designed in Japan and manufactured in Italy June 2021-Aug 2022. The project is still in progress.
Operation Flow: These lapel pins are a spring board for many topics. Distinct because of their unique appearance, the wearer can explain the story of medicine and health care, Greek mythology, symbolism, gems and jewelry functions, as well as ethical topics through jewelry.