Marine Gastropods Zobe by Tiziano Andorno

Marine Gastropods Zobe by Tiziano Andorno is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Kayan Ado Competition Category.

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Marine Gastropods Zobe

by Tiziano Andorno

Client: Mieke Govaerts

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Kayan Ado Category

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The Design

About Marine Gastropods Zobe

Marine Gastropods zobe ne wanda ya samo asali daga siffofin karkace na katantanwar ruwan teku. An yi nazarin siffar ne daga kwasfar da aka tsaga, wadda aka rubuta ta da na'urar daukar hoto mai fuska uku. An yi zoben ne da sassa shida da aka zuba a zinariya ta 18k ta amfani da dabarar zubi ta kakin zuma. An sassaka dutsen tourmaline na tsakiya domin kara haske, bisa nazarin karkatar haske da halayen gani. An dasa lu'ulu'ai a saman zoben, kuma an yi wa gutsurin da aka hada shafen rhodium. Zanen ya hada siffar dabi'a da sana'ar kayan ado, kuma yana daukar sassan a matsayin gaba daya guda.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Marine Gastropods Zobe ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Marine Gastropods Zobe ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Marine Gastropods Zobe ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: When speaking of nature as a primary source of creative inspiration, it is through understanding nature itself that we discover the technical solutions for transforming natural elements into industrial functions, all while respecting the essence of nature and making it accessible to all.
The use of diverse, yet carefully selected, natural materials creates the concept of a 'circular' piece of jewelry, where no single part can exist independently from the others.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions are: the height is mm 34,40 to mm 26,30. The top part diameter is mm 34,20 to mm 27,60 and the bottom part diameter is mm 19,20 to mm 17,80.
Tags: Ring Gold Seashell Tourmaline Marine Gastropods Art Design Unique Piece
Production Technology: | dissected a marine gastropod to create a sculpture.

After observing and scanning the unused part with a 3D scanner, I began designing the object, which is made up of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. The central stone is a tourmaline, precisely cut to maximize its reflection, following a study on refraction and optical properties. After the first cleaning, the piece was assembled, set with diamonds, cleaned again, and finally rhodium-plated.
Design Challenge: Creative and naturalistic research on shells collected from the seabed and coral reefs. An analysis of the variety of shapes and colors and their transformation over time. Once, in some cultures, shells were used as currency, a practice now almost disappeared, relegated to decorative details on common objects. This work serves as a reminder of climate change, which alters colors and whitens corals and shells, erasing a part of island culture.
Research: Inspired by the intricate beauty of marine gastropods, I explored their spiral forms to create a unique piece. Using 3D scanning and the lost-wax technique, I crafted this object in 18k gold, set with diamonds and a central tourmaline, and finished with rhodium plating. It began as a concept, an emotion-driven idea that evolved through intense personal study and creative realization.
Inspiration: Inspired by the beauty and form of marine gastropods, I undertook a deep study to analyze their spiral structure. The architectural perfection I discovered was astonishing. The grace of these creatures guided my creativity, allowing me to translate their natural perfection into a unique design. This ring represents a fusion of nature and art, a tribute to the wonder of the marine world.
Project Duration: February 2023 - April 2023 in Milano
Operation Flow: This distinctive piece is noteworthy for its significant design. The ring draws inspiration from the geometry and forms found in marine nature, with a particular focus on Marine Gastropods. This creation not only possesses a profound meaning but also exhibits an extraordinary and intricate design that underscores its artistic complexity.
Team Members: Tiziano Andorno
Image Credits: Domenico Festa