Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles by Adelina Brask

Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles by Adelina Brask is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Fer in Bijoux Competition Category.

FerBijoux· 2024

Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles

by Adelina Brask

Client: A.Brask

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Bijoux Category

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The Design

About Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles

Snowdrops est une paire de boucles d'oreilles inspirée du perce-neige, l'un des premiers signes du printemps. Chaque boucle d'oreille mesure 30 mm sur 10 mm, et la corolle environ 10 mm sur 10 mm. Les pétales, aux formes courbes et organiques, restent aussi fidèles que possible à la fleur naturelle. Ils sont sablés pour obtenir un fini satiné qui évoque la surface de la fleur véritable, tandis que les autres parties sont polies afin de créer un contraste. Les boucles d'oreilles sont réalisées à la main en argent sterling 925 à partir d'un moule en laiton, et certaines parties sont plaquées d'or 18 carats.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. Snowdrops Boucles d'oreilles est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The design feature that most stands out is the 3 dimensionality of the jewelry, which makes the design delicate and the production challenging. The petals are curved and organic in shape and form, as close to the natural flower as possible. The finish of the petals is satin, which also mimics the natural surface of the petals of the real Snowdrop. The rest of earring is polished to give contrast to the matt satin look of the petals.
Dimensions & Packaging: The earrings measure 30 mm x 10 mm. The head of the flower is around 10 mm x 10 mm.
Tags: snowdrop, silver earrings, jewelry inspired by nature
Production Technology: The earrings are handmade in 925 Sterling silver, based on a brass mold. We use two different finishes and techniques for the surface: sand blasting and high gloss polishing.

Some parts of the earrings are then gold plated with 18kt gold.

Snowdrops are afterwards treated with proprietary nanocoating for longevity and tested for oxidation with proprietary ALPHA GOLD® testing.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was finding the right producer with experience in handmade jewellery in Sterling silver, that also can execute a delicate design , with thin tail and with organic shaped petals.

The first trials failed as the earrings kept broking at the top of the flower head.

After several iterations we made a successful prototype, robust enough not to break but delicate in expression.
Research: We presented our preliminary drawing of the earrings to an online audience via Instagram, Facebook, and our newsletter. The feedback was very positive, with many followers expressing how the design emotionally resonated with them, reminding them of their mother's garden in springtime.
We then understood that this design is more than a jewelry and we decided to produce it in limited batch, which was sold out in 2h.
Inspiration: The Snowdrops are designed during a difficult time of the designers life when she struggled with depression. They represent the coming of spring and are seen as a symbol of spring joy and zest for life. To show this, the designer has chosen to leave the petals sharp and bristly.
Project Duration: The design process started in December 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark and we launched the design online in February 2023.
Operation Flow: The earrings are easily inserted in the earlobe's hole. They adjust themself on the ear. If the petals of the flower are to wide open, you can gently press against them with the thumb to close them.
Team Members: Adelina Brask
Image Credits: Nike Nilsson photography