Press Release
Rose Heart Legacy Necklace by Maryam Kordahmadi Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Maryam Kordahmadi recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Rose Heart Legacy Necklace by Maryam Kordahmadi, designed for Dorj Ltd., has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Rose Heart Legacy Necklace
Rose Heart Legacy is a convertible necklace that can also be worn as a brooch. The pendant shows a white rose set with diamonds and a red ruby, chosen to represent purity and passion. The leaves are sculpted from 18 karat white gold. A small heartbeat sensor is placed behind the rose and detects the pulse of the wearer when the piece rests against the skin. The sensor is powered by a replaceable micro battery. The design joins traditional jewelry craft with miniaturized electronics.
About Maryam Kordahmadi
Maryam Kordahmadi is a dedicated designer with a background in art and design, jewelry design, graphic design, and UX/UI design. Her work merges functionality with aesthetics, solving real-world problems through sustainable design. Maryam has received awards such as GIT’s Awards, IDA, A' Design, and Kioskedia Awards. Her work has been showcased at exhibitions in the USA, Italy,Poland,China, India, Thailand and Norway. She contributes to society by mentoring emerging designers, promoting sustainability, and engaging in community projects. Her interdisciplinary expertise, innovative thinking, and cultural sensitivity make her a unique and impactful designer.
Award Record
This recognition makes Maryam Kordahmadi a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2024 - 2025 editions 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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Typical entries include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. The awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/171001
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171001
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171001
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/344582
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.kordahmadi.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Rose Heart Legacy Necklace
- Function
- Necklace
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Silver, Gainsboro, Gray and White Smoke
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Dorj Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Maryam Kordahmadi
- Country
- Canada
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171001
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Maryam Kordahmadi, Rose Heart Legacy, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The "RoseHeart Legacy" is a pioneering jewelry piece that seamlessly integrates artistry with innovation. Featuring a white diamond rose and a bold red ruby, it symbolizes the duality of purity and passion. A hidden heartbeat sensor captures the wearer’s pulse, transforming it into a personal, interactive treasure. Its adaptable design shifts effortlessly from necklace to brooch, offering unmatched versatility. This fusion of luxury, emotion, and technology.
- Inspiration
- The "RoseHeart Legacy" draws inspiration from Snow-White and Rose-Red, blending gentleness and strength, purity and passion. A white rose with sparkling diamonds symbolizes innocence, while a vibrant red ruby reflects courage and emotion. White gold leaves unite these elements, bridging nature’s timeless connection. This design celebrates contrasts, soft yet bold, classic yet modern, creating a legacy of beauty and resilience that honors harmony in duality.
- Research
- The "RoseHeart Legacy" project is a design-led research endeavor, blending artistic creativity with technological innovation. It investigates how jewelry can go beyond decoration by weaving together beauty, emotion, and functionality, using traditional craftsmanship and modern tools to craft a piece that feels alive and personal. Research Objectives The goal was to create a jewelry piece that’s more than just stunning—it’s meaningful and interactive. We aimed to: Capture the duality of purity (white rose with diamonds) and passion (red ruby) from the Snow-White and Rose-Red fairy tale. Add a heartbeat sensor to connect the wearer’s emotions to the jewel.
- Challenge
- The design of the "RoseHeart Legacy" jewel was a creative and research-driven challenge that aimed to blend artistic tradition with technological innovation. It drew inspiration from the fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red. The primary challenge was to strike a balance between classic beauty and modern technology while capturing the story’s key symbols: fragility (represented by the white rose) and strength (represented by the red ruby).
- Realization and Technology
- "RoseHeart Legacy" combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. The delicate leaves are sculpted from 18K white gold, providing a luminous yet understated frame. The white rose is crafted from ethically sourced, premium diamonds that shimmer brilliantly, while the 1.2-carat red ruby, precision-cut for maximum radiance, adds a daring touch. A tiny heartbeat sensor, powered by advanced miniaturized technology, is seamlessly embedded behind the rose, preserving the piece’s elegance. This perfect balance of classic techniques and modern advancements honors tradition while stepping boldly into the future.
- Operation and Interaction
- The heartbeat sensor, subtly placed behind the white rose, is the interactive core of "RoseHeart Legacy." When worn against the skin, it detects the wearer’s pulse, forging a unique bond between the jewelry and their emotions—a constant reminder of life’s rhythm. The piece also effortlessly shifts from a captivating necklace to a bold brooch, enhancing how the wearer engages with it. This smooth transition between forms and functions creates a seamless blend of art and practicality.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in June 2024 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, and finished in November 2024.
- Specifications
- Dimensions: Central rose diameter: 4 cm; total pendant height: 6 cm; width: 5 cm Weight: 25 grams, designed for comfort during long wear Chain: 45 cm white gold and diamonds chain with a lobster clasp, adjustable to 50 cm Materials: 18K white gold, diamonds (total weight: 2.5 carats), red ruby (5-6 carats) Technical Features: Hidden heartbeat sensor (behind the rose), powered by a replaceable micro-battery Packaging: Luxurious velvet-lined box with a certificate of authenticity and care instructions
- Keywords
- Luxury, Interactive, Heart rate sensor, White gold, Diamonds, Ruby, Versatile, Legend, Innovation, Elegance, Nature, Heritage
