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Chromatophore Bross by Mayu Tsutsumi - Bizoux

Chromatophore Bross by Mayu Tsutsumi - Bizoux is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ezüstdíj A' Design Award in Ékszertervezés Competition Category.


EzüstÉkszer· 2026

Chromatophore Bross

by Mayu Tsutsumi - Bizoux

Client: Bizoux

Ezüstdíj A' Design Award Winner in Ékszer Category

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The Design

About Chromatophore Bross

A Chromatophore a természetes drágakövek spontán szépségét ötvözi a precíz kézművességgel. A 18 karátos sárga aranyból készült darabot 392 pavé foglalású kő díszíti, köztük ritka Alexandrit és Bekily kék gránát, némelyik mindössze 1,0 mm-es. Minden CAD-tervezésű foglalatot a kézművesek pontos ellenőrzéssel rögzítettek. A fekete ródium minimalizálja a fém jelenlétét, fokozva a ragyogást, míg a csuklós kapocs és a kettős tű kényelmet és stabilitást biztosít.

The Recognition

About the Ezüstdíj A' Design Award

Chromatophore Bross az Ezüstdíj A' Design Award győztese, óriási presztízsű elismerés a csúcskategóriás, lenyűgöző és impozáns dizájnoknak. Az ezüstgyőztesek rendkívül ragyogó és nagyon kreatív művek, amelyek szemléltetik tervezőik kiemelkedő szakértelmét, tehetségét és éleslátását. Chromatophore Bross-tól azt várják, hogy csodálatos, mintaszerű mű legyen, amely figyelemre méltóan professzionális és mélyen innovatív. Ez az Ezüstdíj A' Design Award kitüntetést elnyert dizájn igen figyelemre méltó, csodált találmány, amely szolgálja, és előre viszi a művészet, a tudomány, a dizájn és a technológia határait. Chromatophore Bross széles körben irigyelt alkotás, amely felkelti a vágyakat, pozitív érzéseket hoz, és csodálatot és ámulatot gyújt.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
For Bizoux, color-change gemstones - those rare jewels that reveal two distinct hues - stand as the very emblem of our brand. We believe that these gems symbolize the celebration and expression of diversity, a value at the heart of our creations.

Thanks to our unparalleled sourcing capabilities, we have secured some of the world’s most exceptional color-change stones and transformed them into extraordinary jewelry.
At the pinnacle of this pursuit lies our high jewelry masterpiece: Chromatophore.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions approx. 51.13 mm (H) x 41.70 mm (W) x 14.42 mm (D)
Tags
Brooch, Fine Jewelry, Alexandrite, Bekily Blue Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald, Solid Gold, Chameleon, Color Change
Production Technology
Forged in 18K yellow gold for strength and radiance, this piece holds 392 hand-selected gemstones in flawless pave. Stones as small as 1.0 mm are individually designed in 3D and set by a single artisan with precise care. Black rhodium plating minimizes metal, dissolving boundaries so only brilliance remains. Chromatophore transforms rare gems into a constellation where light itself becomes emotion.
Design Challenge
The pave setting, covering the entire form, required strict technical discipline. The chameleon’s organic contours demanded advanced 3D CAD, refined in 0.1 mm increments with prongs recalculated for structural optimization. Master setters then adjusted each seat, using stones of varied diameters to achieve organic irregularity. Every micro-adjustment - shaving, repositioning, fine-tuning - ensured a flawless surface, uniting measurable control with refined craftsmanship.
Research
The creation began with a study of the chameleon’s form, its expressions refined through sketches into a vision of high jewelry. Gemstones of varied sizes cover the surface, echoing the textures of its skin. Even the reverse, unseen in wear, bears forest-leaf motifs of its habitat. Each stone is set with precision, uniting nature’s mysterious elegance with the mastery of human craftsmanship.
Inspiration
The immeasurable beauty of natural gemstones, combined with the calculated precision of craftsmanship, defines our jewelry aesthetics. Born from this duality, Chromatophore takes its name from the chameleon’s pigment cells, showcasing color-change gems set with advanced micro pave techniques. Using exceptional materials - alexandrite, bekily blue garnet, and more - we refined complexity and precision to shape an organic, three-dimensional form that embodies the chameleon’s natural dynamism.
Project Duration
The creation of Chromatophore began in October 2022 at our Tokyo-Nihonbashi office. The initial design sketches and highly detailed technical drawings were conceived at the BIZOUX atelier, before being brought to life in the renowned jewelry workshops of Kofu, Yamanashi-Japan’s historic center of fine jewelry craftsmanship. The piece was completed in June 2023 and has since been exhibited at GINZA SIX, one of Tokyo’s most prestigious commercial landmarks.
Operation Flow
The clasp mechanism on the reverse side is precision-engineered for effortless opening and closing, allowing seamless wear. The brooch is structurally optimized with two pins, carefully positioned to ensure maximum stability. Each component is crafted with meticulous attention, providing a secure, stress-free, and technically flawless fit.
Patents
IMAGE CREDITS: DREAM FIELDS INC
Team Members
Designer: Mayu Tsutsumi
Photographer: Yasuhiro Matsumura
Image Credits
DREAM FIELDS INC

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