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Van Gogh's Gladioli Necklace by Larissa Moraes Is Granted the A' Design Award in Jewelry Design

Larissa Moraes honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ Van Gogh's Gladioli Necklace by Larissa Moraes has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the A' Design Award Means

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

More About Van Gogh's Gladioli Necklace

Van Gogh's Gladioli is a handmade necklace inspired by a flower painting by Vincent van Gogh. The necklace is made of 18 karat gold and set with natural gemstones, including light citrine, ruby and morganite. The variety of the flowers is shown through the different hues and colors of the stones. Delicate carvings in the gold represent the midrib and the veins of the leaves. The contours follow the asymmetry and the balance found in nature. The piece is lightweight and comfortable to wear.

About Larissa Moraes

I grew up in colorful household filled with art history books, canvases and brushes. Being the daughter of a struggling artist, I sought refuge in the pursuit of a stable career in law. After studying law, I started working as a legal aide in Brazil´s Senate and the federal government in Brasilia, Brazil´s capital. After years of exposure to heavy state bureaucracy, I realized that my heart was not where my work was and strived to find other employment opportunities where I could satisfy my creative desires. A friend of mine introduced me to the jewelry world and it was love at first sight. I initially started drawing and designing after I would return home from work…

Award Record

This recognition makes Larissa Moraes a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2020 - 2021 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Jewelry Design Award

The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Entries typically include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Van Gogh's Gladioli Necklace
Function
Necklace
Category
Jewelry Design
Discipline
Fashion Design
Industry
Luxury and Fashion
Colors
Burly Wood, Dark Khaki, Khaki, Wheat and Beige
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Larissa Moraes
Country
Brazil
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2020 - 2021
Design ID
#108583

Credits

Team
Wilton Bertoldo
Image Credits
Main Image / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #1 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #2 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #3 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #4 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio / illustration / Illustrator: Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer)

Design Details

Unique Properties
Handmade necklace made with the best raw material : gold 18k and natural gemstones.. The diversity of the flowers is represented in the gemstones’ different hues and colors. Delicate carvings in the gold represent the leaves’ midrib and veins. Nature’s asymmetry and balance can be seen in the jewels’ delicate contours making it both bold and striking to the human eye.
Inspiration
Vase with Gladioli Vincent van Gogh Date: 1886; Paris, France Style: Post-Impressionism Genre: flower painting Media: oil, canvas Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Research
After extensive research on Van Gogh's paintings (there are almost 2000 works), the painting was chosen that would be the inspiration for the design. Then research was carried out on the painted tree (understanding of what the painter saw to be inspired). Realized the ideal design of the piece and choice of the ideal materials for execution.
Challenge
This is a jewel full of details: lines that scratch the metal, imitating the grooves of the leaves. There are galleries all over the necklace to hide the links that give IT a trim. But the big challenges were controlling the colors (a rare combination of salmon pink, intense red and light yellow) and balancing such an asymmetrical design, where harmony and beauty are perceived even without symmetry.
Realization and Technology
Handmade, matte finish and bezel setting. Gold 18K; Light Citrine 19,90CT; Ruby 3,90CT; Morganite 10,65CT.
Operation and Interaction
Lightweight Confortable Perfect ergonomics Durable Bold Unforgettable Gorgeous
Project Duration and Location
The project started in september 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil, and finished in January 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Specifications
Jewelry dimensions (height x width x depth): 9,90 x 9,34 x 0,75 mm / Jewelry weight: 33g.
Keywords
#jewelry #finejewelry #highjewelry #earrigs #jewelrydesign

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