Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab by Britta Schwalm is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Khoom Dai Tes Competition Category.

HlauKhoom Dai Tes· 2025

Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab

by Britta Schwalm

Client: www.BrittasSchmiede.de

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Khoom Dai Tes Category

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The Design

About Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab

Elysian yog ib txoj hlaws caj dab kub daj 750 uas muaj ib daim tseem ceeb nrog ib lub pob zeb tourmaline ntsuab ci ntsa iab 11 x 7 mm thiab ib lub hlaws dej qab uas txiav faceted. Txoj hlaws caj dab no, ua los ntawm txoj hlua kub puag ncig tuab, muaj tus kaw ua tes. Daim tseem ceeb no, txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm Art Nouveau, siv cov hlua kub uas ua kom ntxaws ntxaws los tsim cov qauv zoo li tis nyob ib ncig ntawm lub tourmaline. Lub hlaws 8 mm nws cov txheej txheem faceting tshiab txhim kho nws lub ci ntsa iab ntuj. Daim khoom tshiab no ua kev qhuas rau lub ntuj qhov zoo nkauj thiab tib neeg txoj kev ua tes ua taw.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Elysian Hlaws Caj Dab tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Elysian features a 750 yellow gold necklace with a central piece housing a vibrant green tourmaline. The tourmaline is accompanied by a freshwater cultured pearl, faceted with a new technique to enhance its natural shimmer. The necklace itself is made from a solid 750 yellow gold round wire with a handcrafted clasp. The central piece is a woven 0.5 mm gold wire setting with wing-like elements flanking the tourmaline. The pearl's facets and the intricate design make this piece truly unique.
Dimensions & Packaging: Central piece: 12 x 6 mm green tourmaline, 8 mm faceted freshwater pearl. Necklace: solid 750 yellow gold round wire with handcrafted clasp. Length: 42 cm.
Tags: Green tourmaline, 750 yellow gold, faceted pearl, Art Nouveau, handmade necklace, unique jewelry, luxurious design
Production Technology: Elysian is crafted using 750 yellow gold, with a combination of round wire and finely woven wire for the central piece. The tourmaline is bezel-set with gold wire loops at each corner, and the freshwater pearl is faceted using a novel technique that requires a thick, flawless nacre layer.

The necklace "Elysian" was awarded a prize money at the LIV NRW (Germany) competition "Schmuckvisionen".
Design Challenge: The main challenge was developing the faceting technique for pearls and ensuring the intricate wire design could securely hold the gemstones. Overcoming these challenges required meticulous craftsmanship and innovative thinking.
Research: The research focused on incorporating innovative faceting techniques for pearls and exploring intricate wire designs inspired by Art Nouveau. The goal was to create a unique piece that combines classic elegance with modern craftsmanship. The findings demonstrate the potential for new techniques in enhancing the natural beauty of pearls.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Elysian came from the desire to combine timeless elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The tourmaline's vibrant green and the faceted pearl symbolize nature's beauty, while the intricate gold wire design reflects the delicacy and fluidity of Art Nouveau. This piece aims to evoke a sense of wonder and sophistication.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 and was completed in July 2024 in Frankfurt/Main.
Operation Flow: The necklace can be securely fastened with the handcrafted clasp. The central piece, with its vibrant tourmaline and faceted pearl, catches the eye and adds elegance to any outfit.