Òr Seudraidh · 2026
Waterfall Fàinne-cluaise
by Gergo Futo
- Duais Òir A' Design Award 2026 in Seudraidh
- CLIENT: Viverté Jewellery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 50,830
- Verification code FBB78E7175 · Verify this award
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About Waterfall Fàinne-cluaise
'S e fàinne-cluaise a th' ann an Waterfall bhon chruinneachadh Lady of the Lake. Tha an cruth snaidhte a' leantainn lùb nàdarrach na cluaise airson freagairt anatamach. Tha loidhnichean meatailt sruthach a' cuairteachadh nan clach agus a' toirt gluasad uisge a' tuiteam gu cuimhne. Chaidh am pìos a dhèanamh de dh'òr geal 14k agus tha daoimeanan a chaidh fhàs ann an obair-lann agus neamhnaidean fìor-uisge suidhichte ann. Chaidh an cruth a shnaidheadh an toiseach le làimh ann an cèir agus an uair sin a thilgeil leis an dòigh cèir-chaillte. Chaidh a h-uile clach a shuidheachadh fo mhiocroscop. Nuair a ghluaiseas an neach a tha ga chaitheamh, bidh na daoimeanan a' frithealadh an t-solais agus bidh an deàrrsadh ag atharrachadh.
About the Duais Òir A' Design Award
Tha Waterfall Fàinne-cluaise air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Waterfall Fàinne-cluaise na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh Waterfall Fàinne-cluaise a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the Waterfall earring is a sculptural piece shaped to follow the natural curve of the ear. Its fluid metal lines frame the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The design stands out for its anatomical fit, light-responsive movement and refined minimalism, offering a contemporary interpretation of elegance inspired by natural motion.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 35 mm x 15 Depth mm x 115 Height mm
- Tags
- Water, freedom, flow, nature, liquid motion
- Production Technology
- The piece is crafted in 14k white gold, set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. Its flowing, water-like form was first sculpted by hand in wax, then cast using the lost-wax technique. The organic lines were refined with precision, and all stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was avoiding a heavy, jewel-dominated look. I chose not to rely on many diamonds, seeking lightness instead of density. Early experiments included pouring molten metal into water to capture natural splashes, but this led to uncontrolled forms. Studying slow motion water imagery helped refine the direction. Balancing fluidity with anatomical fit was complex. The final piece expresses feminine strength through flowing movement rather than mass.
- Research
- Artistic and practice based research. The goal was to understand how water moves, shines and carries strength, and to translate this into a form that fits the ear naturally. The process included extensive sketching, observation of real water movement and repeated redesign. Several early ideas were abandoned during testing. The final piece was hand-carved to preserve a natural flow. The research improved design clarity and created a stronger emotional and brand connection.
- Inspiration
- My work is shaped by a lifelong connection to water. Growing up beside an oxbow and later returning to swimming, I was deeply influenced by the quiet weightlessness and shifting light beneath the surface. Because water surrounds us from birth and sustains both the body and the Earth, this collection seeks to honour its purity, fluidity and quiet strength through forms that echo its natural movement.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of Lady of the Lake took approximately four months, from August 2023 to November 2023. The piece was conceived and completed in the designer’s atelier in Szeged, Hungary. The nearby waterfront environment served as an early source of inspiration during the conceptual phase.
- Operation Flow
- The diamonds reflect light like the surface of deep water, while metal waves flow naturally along the shape of the ear, as if formed by the body itself. As the wearer moves, the piece responds — light shifts and shimmer appears. It transforms from a static object into a living presence, creating a strong, mythical impression that feels fluid and powerful.
