Snowdrops Earbellen by Adelina Brask is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Izer in Sieraden Ûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerSieraden· 2024

Snowdrops Earbellen

by Adelina Brask

Client: A.Brask

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Sieraden Category

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The Design

About Snowdrops Earbellen

Snowdrops is in pear earbellen ynspirearre troch de sneeuklokje, in iere teken fan de maitiid. Elke earbel is 30 mm by 10 mm, en de bloemkop is sawat 10 mm by 10 mm. De blêden binne rûn en organysk foarmjûn, en bliuwe sa ticht mooglik by de natuerlike blom. De blêden binne sânstrielle nei in satynen ôfwurking dy't it oerflak fan de echte blom oproppet, wylst de oare dielen glimme wurde foar kontrast. De earbellen binne mei de hân makke fan 925 sterling sulver út in bronzen mal, en guon dielen binne plattearre mei 18kt goud.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Snowdrops Earbellen is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Snowdrops Earbellen wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Snowdrops Earbellen wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

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