Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye by Teodora Szabo Tonki

Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye by Teodora Szabo Tonki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ọla Ịchọ Mma Competition Category.

BronzỌla Ịchọ Mma· 2026

Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye

by Teodora Szabo Tonki

Client: Viverté Jewellery

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ọla Ịchọ Mma Category

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The Design

About Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye

Alilea Alba bụ mgbanaka nkwa alụmdi na nwunye nke sitere n'ike mmụọ egwu ịchọ di na nwunye nke nnụnụ paradaịs. Usoro ụdị arc abụọ ya na-echetara mmegharị nku sara mbara ma na-agba nkume dị oké ọnụ ahịa nke etiti gburugburu n'ụdị mepere emepe. E ji ọlaọcha 14k white gold mee mgbanaka a, ma tinye morganite a kwara dịka ube (pear cut) nke dị karat 3.00 na diamond ndị dị karat 0.76 na mkpokọta. Diamond ndị e doro n'usoro pave na-agbaso ahịrị gbagọrọ agbagọ nke ọdịdị ya. E mepụtara ụdị ya site na nrụpụta 3D na obibi akwụkwọ 3D iji nweta nha nhata zuru oke, e sochie ya na imecha ya nke ọma n'aka. E doro nkume niile n'okpuru microscope maka izi ezi.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Alilea Alba Mgbanaka Nkwa Alụmdi na Nwunye na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The rings structure echoes the sweeping wing gestures of birds of paradise, framing the morganite in a dynamic, open silhouette that suggests both movement and balance. Its dual arc form highlights the gemstone as the heart of the composition, while the pavé set diamonds enhance the sense of radiant motion. The design stands out through its sculptural elegance and symbolic expression of feminine grace.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
Tags: biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
Production Technology: Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features a pear cut 3,00 ct morganite and 0,76 ct of diamonds. The form was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by meticulous hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refinement, merging traditional goldsmithing heritage with contemporary technical precision.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was distilling the fluid, expressive wing movements of birds-of-paradise into a refined, wearable form. Balancing the emotional intensity of courtship with the traditional expectations of an engagement ring required careful restraint. Technical limits of micro-casting and setting stones on curved, flowing shapes demanded multiple prototypes before achieving a form that felt both alive and enduring.
Research: This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how the courtship movements of South American birds-of-paradise could be translated into jewelry. Observation, sketches and 3D modeling were used to study motion and form, supported by videos and scientific sources. Several prototypes tested proportions and wearability. The final design captures the energy of a wingbeat, showing how natural gestures can inspire emotionally resonant, contemporary jewelry with real value for both design practice and client experience.
Inspiration: This design is inspired by the elegant courtship dances of birds of paradise, whose expressive wing movements mirror the rhythm and emotional intensity of passionate relationships. Their graceful arcs and unfolding gestures guided the silhouette of the piece, symbolising confidence, allure and the radiant strength of femininity. The result is a jewel that captures both motion and harmony in a contemporary, refined form
Project Duration: The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
Operation Flow: The Alilea Alba ring is worn like a flowing sculpture that gently follows the hand’s movement. Its wing-like curves guide the eye toward the central morganite, creating a soft sense of motion without any mechanical parts. Light catches the stones differently with each gesture, making the ring feel alive. The interaction is simple yet expressive: the design enhances emotion through shifting reflections, giving the wearer a quiet, intimate sense of presence.
Team Members: Teodóra Szabó Tönki
Erneszt Szabó Tönki