Press Release
Core Necklace by Paloma Sanchez Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Paloma Sanchez honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Core Necklace by Paloma Sanchez, designed for Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Core Necklace
Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.
About Paloma Sanchez
Paloma Sanchez is a GIA gemologist with over 25 years of experience in the global luxury jewelry business working for brands such as Carrera y Carrera, Hublot, Cuervo & Sobrinos, and Patek Philippe. In 2008, Paloma Sanchez opened her own jewelry atelier in Beijing where she still resides. She spends most of her time hunting for gemstones worldwide and designing tailored-made jewelry pieces for Asia's finest. The designer´s gallery has been regularly featured in Louis Vuitton and Mercedes´ Beijing City guides. She has been recognized as one of the world´s best jewelry designers at Basel Watch and Jewelry fair´s Livre Unique.
Award Record
With this recognition, Paloma Sanchez is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2022 - 2023 edition 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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/149369
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/149369
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!149369
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/341333
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.palomasanchez.com/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Core Necklace
- Function
- Necklace
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Light Slate Gray, Gray, Tan, Wheat and Linen
- Images
- 4
- Client
- Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Paloma Sanchez
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #149369
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.; Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core back, 2021.; Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 1, 2021.; Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 2, 2021. Video Credits: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- a Handmade one-of-a-kind necklace two silicon specimens holding a pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt "melted" gold accents and 18kt gold chain.
- Inspiration
- Core draws inspiration from the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The intense pressure and heat these natural elements undergo give birth to the stunning treasures that captivate our senses. It is this very process that serves as the foundation for the necklace's design. The centerpiece of the necklace is a breathtaking 2.5cts natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire, which represents the pinnacle of natural beauty that results from this process. This gemstone, like all precious gems, is a true marvel to behold, having slowly grown over time into a coveted treasure that nature offers us.
- Realization and Technology
- The necklace has been handmade using a wax casting technique. The minerals have not been subjected to any color or clarity-enhancing treatment. The materials are: 18kt gold, pure silicon specimens, and a natural Sri Lankan Pink Sapphire.
- Operation and Interaction
- The necklace is worn with a detachable gold chain. the locking mechanism allows for the length to be adjusted manually.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in 2019 in Switzerland, where I found the two silicon Specimens, later on, in Sri Lanka, I found the pink sapphire, and they all remained in my locker. In 2021, I came up with the design after a conversation with my precious son, who suffers from Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) level 1, and sometimes feels trapped in his body. The piece was finished by June 2021.
- Specifications
- dimensions: h:4cm x w:3cm x t: 1cm materials: gold: g. round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire: 2.5cts. 100% Silicon (Si) specimens:
- Keywords
- Jewelry, Sapphire, Silicon, Art, Gold, One of a Kind, Handmade,
