The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden by Amirali Meysami

The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden by Amirali Meysami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Sieraden Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsSieraden· 2025

The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden

by Amirali Meysami

Client: Seem By Sanjaaq

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Sieraden Category

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The Design

About The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden

Boektekst: De ring is ûntwurpen mei in djip gefoel fan djipte fan boppen ôf, mei in heechglânzge, reflektearjende holle midden dy't op prachtige wize de betoverjende skittering fan wetter ûnder ljocht neimakket. Likegoed hat de earmbân sawol djipte as in hast etearyske ljochtsjende kwaliteit, wat syn fisuele oantrekkingskrêft fersterket. Om in opfallend kontrast te kreëarjen en de symboalyske essinsje fan it ûntwerp te fersterkjen, binne de bûtenflakken fan sawol de ring as de earmbân bewust ôfwurke mei in ferfine matte tekstuer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. The Ab Primêre Funksje: Sieraden foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The ring is crafted with a sense of depth from the top, featuring a polished, reflective hollow center that mimics the shimmering effect of water under light. Similarly, the bracelet possesses both depth and a luminous quality. To enhance contrast and reinforce the symbolism of the design, the outer surfaces of both the ring and bracelet have a matte finish.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ring: Total height:29.40 mm / upper part height:7.67 mm / Length:21.97 mm
Bangle: Height:55.27 mm / Length:66.42 mm / Width:12.99 mm
Tags: #Bangle, #Ring, #Silver, #minimaldesign, #symbolicdesign
Production Technology: The process began with initial sketches, which were then digitally rendered using Matrix software. A tridimensional printer was used to create resin prototypes and prepare the mold. The next stage involved casting in 925 silver, a step that required high precision due to the substantial form of both pieces. Once cast, the finishing phase began; giving the outer surfaces a matte texture while polishing the inner sections and recesses to a glossy shine, enhancing their contrast and depth.
Design Challenge: After researching the main idea, the most challenging aspects of production were casting and finishing. Casting silver requires high precision, especially for volumetric forms, as they are prone to defects during the process. Additionally, achieving the dual finishes (matte and glossy) demanded meticulous attention to detail to ensure a clean and flawless final product.
Research: Symbols play a crucial role in shaping beliefs and culture, as Carl Jung suggested, connecting the conscious and unconscious. Water, an alchemical element, universally represents life, purity, and spiritual renewal. In ancient Iranian and Avestan traditions, water (Ab) was revered as divine, with ponds symbolizing purification and a link to deities like Anahita. Zoroastrian texts such as the Yasna and Aban Yasht highlight the sacredness of water, purifying nature, and its cosmic role in maintaining order.
Inspiration: The Ab is inspired by ancient symbols, water, and ponds, rooted in Avestan spirituality and Persian tradition. While fire is a central element in Iranian culture, water holds equal sacredness. The Persians revered water for its ability to cleanse, heal, and sustain life. Ponds in Persian gardens were more than aesthetic; they symbolized divine harmony, renewal, and the eternal connection between humanity and the divine.
Project Duration: The main idea of the project appeared in January 2024 on a vacation to Yazd (the Zoroastrianism center in Iran). In the last week of February 2024, the designer started to sketch and research. The production process began in June 2024 and was completed by July 2024.
Operation Flow: Both the bangle and the ring have a minimalist design. They are lightweight and suitable for daily use and different outfits and styles. Also, the bangle is adjustable for different sizes depending on its design.
Image Credits: Photo: All images by Ghazale Salehi