Waterfall Kauj Ntsej by Gergo Futo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Khoom Dai Tes Competition Category.

KubKhoom Dai Tes· 2026

Waterfall Kauj Ntsej

by Gergo Futo

Client: Viverté Jewellery

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Khoom Dai Tes Category

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The Design

About Waterfall Kauj Ntsej

Waterfall yog ib lub kauj ntsej los ntawm cov khoom Lady of the Lake. Tus duab zoo li tej yam txaug puab tau ua raws li tus kab nkhaus ntawm pob ntseg kom haum rau lub cev. Cov kab hlau uas ntws mus los thaiv puag ncig cov qe zeb thiab ua rau nco txog dej uas poob los. Qhov khoom no muab ua los ntawm 14k kub dawb thiab teeb nrog cov pob zeb diamond uas cog hauv chav sim thiab cov qe qwj dej ntshiab. Thawj zaug lub duab raug puab tes hauv ciab, tom qab ntawd muab nchuav siv txoj kev ua uas hu ua lost-wax. Tag nrho cov pob zeb raug teeb hauv qab lub tsom iav loj. Thaum tus neeg coj txav mus los, cov diamond ci pom teeb thiab qhov ci ntsa iab hloov mus hloov los.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Waterfall Kauj Ntsej yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Waterfall Kauj Ntsej xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Waterfall Kauj Ntsej ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Gergő Futó
Erneszt Szabó Tönki