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Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir by Olivia Yao

Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir by Olivia Yao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award í silfri in Skartgripahönnun Competition Category.


SilfurSkartgripir· 2024

Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir

by Olivia Yao

Client: Olivia Yao Jewellery International Co., Ltd

A' Design Award í silfri Winner in Skartgripir Category

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The Design

About Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir

Í bæði austurlenskum og vesturlenskum menningum hefur slaufan sögulega þýðingu og tengist oft glæsileika og mikilvægum félagslegum viðburðum. Hönnuðurinn nálgast þema samofinna borða með nýstárlegu sjónarhorni og skapar tvíþættan skartgrip sem jafnar glæsileika og einfeldni til daglegrar notkunar. Hringurinn með demantaborði teygir sig glæsilega yfir tvo fingur með næmum festingum sem gera kleift að umbreyta honum í tvo aðskilda hluta: slaufuhengil sem minnir á fjögurra blaða smára og eins hnúts hring sem táknar sjálfstraust og einfaldlínustíl.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í silfri

Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir vann A' Design Award í silfri, gífurlega virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er hönnunarverkum í fremstu röð, stórfallegum og áhrifamiklum. Sigurvegarar í silfri eru ákaflega snjöll og afar skapandi verk sem sýna framúrskarandi sérfræðiþekkingu, hæfileika og skarpskyggni hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir sé dásamlegt sýningarverk sem er einstaklega fagmannlegt og djúpt nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í silfri er mjög athyglisverð, dáð uppfinning sem gagnast og færir mörk listar, vísinda, hönnunar og tækni fram á við. Emerald Ribbon Ring Fjölnotaskartgripir er mjög öfunduð sköpun sem vekur langanir, færir jákvæðar tilfinningar og kveikir undrun og aðdáun.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The diamond ribbon ring gracefully spans across two fingers, adding a touch of charm to every gesture in social gatherings. Concealed clasps allow the jewelry to transform into two distinct pieces: a bowknot pendant, reminiscent of a four- leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist fashion. This masterpiece seamlessly blends the allure of social events with the confidence of everyday elegance.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 58.9mm* Depth 55.5mm* Height 47.8 mm
Tags
emerald, diamond, bowknot, jewelry
Production Technology
The centerpiece of this ring is a natural, untreated Colombian emerald with a square and symmetric emerald cut. Perfectly placed at the heart of the design, this stunning gem forms the captivating butterfly motif. Beneath the emerald, hidden dual-layer clasps ensure secure and seamless assembly, allowing the wearer the freedom to mix and match with ease.

The Colombian emerald's vivid green hue exemplify its rarity and beauty, making it the focal point of this versatile jewelry piece. With the innovative hidden clasp design, this ring transforms effortlessly, offering the wearer the freedom to create unique looks for any occasion.
Design Challenge
The intricate detailing in this design, especially the delicate channel set diamonds, requires close collaboration between skilled diamond cutters and master artisans. Achieving the seamless integration of the upper and lower layers of the bowknot motif, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic appeal when worn separately, as well as the graceful elegance when combined, posed a significant challenge.

The utmost precision and meticulous craftsmanship were essential to strike the perfect balance in each element's proportions.
Research
I take great pride in crafting jewelry with fluid lines. For this design, achieving the perfect harmony of lines and twists in a 360-degree view was my primary focus. Through meticulous adjustments and careful observation of different angles, I successfully developed the 3D model of this exquisite piece.

The true essence of this jewelry lies in its graceful ribbon-like form, brought to life by meticulously setting 130 pieces of diamond in a seamless less channel setting. Each diamond was skillfully cut to match the curves and width of the ribbon, creating a stunning and continuous flow of brilliance.
Inspiration
The history of the bowknot is rich and meaningful in both Eastern and Western cultures, often associated with elegance and grand social occasions. As a jewelry designer, I aim to bring a breakthrough to the popular theme of entwined ribbons and butterflies by creating a dual-purpose piece that exudes both opulence and simplicity for everyday wear. Striking a balance between extravagance and practicality, this jewelry transcends cultural boundaries.
Project Duration
The project started in Octorber 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
This ring offers both opulence and practicality, as it effortlessly transforms into two pieces, a pendant and a ring, with a simple and quick disassembly. The cleverly concealed clasps, designed with double-layer protection, ensure both the safety and aesthetics of wearing.
Image Credits
mage #1-5 : Monica Tsai

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