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Life Under the Microscope Statement Ring by Tanin Dehkhoda Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Tanin Dehkhoda acknowledged for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Life Under the Microscope Statement Ring by Tanin Dehkhoda, designed for TaninD, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
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.
More About Life Under the Microscope Statement Ring
The Life Under the Microscope Ring draws inspiration from the intricate patterns found in microscopic life. Its design reflects the delicate structures of plant cells, minerals, and human tissues. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, the ring features 128 round melee stones, set within a unique openwork structure that allows light to enhance the stones' brilliance. The open design creates a dynamic flow, adding depth and dimension to the piece. This captivating creation elegantly balances fragility with strength, transforming nature's hidden beauty into wearable art.
About Tanin Dehkhoda
Tanin D is a jewelry brand founded by Tanin Dehkhoda, a designer based in Birmingham, UK. Her work is inspired by the unseen beauty of the microscopic world, translating intricate organic structures into wearable art. Her signature ring "Life Under Microscope," explores the hidden patterns and textures found in nature at a cellular level, transforming them into sculptural jewelry pieces. The Life Under Microscope Ring embodies this vision, capturing delicate, organic forms through innovative design and craftsmanship.
Award Record
This recognition makes Tanin Dehkhoda a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/172104
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172104
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172104
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/353044
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://tanind.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Life Under the Microscope Statement Ring
- Function
- Statement Ring
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Light Gray, White Smoke, Silver and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- TaninD
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tanin Dehkhoda
- Country
- Great Britain
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172104
Credits
- Image Credits
- Illustrator and 3D Modeller Tanin Dehkhoda, Organic Microscopy, 2025.; Editing and Photography by Pouria Kamani, Mo Studio, 2025. Creator Tanin Dehkhoda, Jewelry Design Process, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Treasure Cell Ring stands out for its intricate cellular-inspired lattice structure, evoking the complexity and beauty found in microscopic life. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, it features 128 round melee stones and seven round-cut cubic zirconia stones, strategically placed to enhance brilliance and depth. The openwork design creates a delicate yet durable framework, striking a balance between elegance and resilience. Combining organic patterns with precise craftsmanship, this statement ring embodies strength, growth, and timeless beauty.
- Inspiration
- The Treasure Cell Ring draws inspiration from the mesmerizing world revealed under a microscope. The delicate yet complex structures of plant cells, minerals, and human tissues display remarkable patterns that are both organic and geometric. These intricate formations, often overlooked, tell the story of life at its most fundamental level showcasing a perfect balance of strength and fragility. I was inspired by how these microscopic patterns symbolize growth, resilience, and interconnectedness. By transforming these forms into a piece of jewelry, I aimed to create a design that reflects the beauty of nature's hidden architecture.
- Research
- This project explored innovative jewelry design by combining microscopic patterns with organic forms. The aim was to push the boundaries of traditional jewelry design by introducing dynamic shapes and lighting effects that mimic the intricate beauty of the microscopic world. The research methodology involved studying cellular structures and translating these patterns into wearable art using sketching, Matrix Gold CAD modeling, and 3D prototyping. Data was collected through in-depth visual research of microscopic organisms, followed by prototype testing to refine the designs.
- Challenge
- The hardest part of this design activity was translating microscopic patterns into a functional, aesthetically appealing piece of jewelry. The challenge lay in balancing intricate details with wearability while ensuring the design retained its natural, organic feel. Internal factors, like the historical context of jewelry design, influenced the desire to break traditional boundaries. External factors, such as limited production possibilities and technological constraints in prototyping, required innovative solutions to bring the design to life.
- Realization and Technology
- The Life Under the Microscope ring is meticulously designed using Rhino 3D and MatrixGold software, ensuring precision in every detail. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, the piece is produced through lost-wax casting and refined with hand-finishing techniques. The design consists of three separate parts: the central half-sphere, the organic sculptural head of the shank, and the shank itself. 128 round melee stones are carefully set, and the parts are polished and expertly assembled to form a cohesive, intricate final piece.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Life Under the Microscope ring offers both visual impact and comfortable wear. Its well-balanced structure ensures it sits securely on the finger, while the smooth, hand-finished interior prevents discomfort during extended wear. The intricate openwork design allows light to flow through the 128 round melee stones, creating a dazzling sparkle with every movement. Each detail is thoughtfully crafted to invite curiosity and admiration, transforming the ring into a conversation piece that tells a story of strength, growth, and beauty inspired by the microscopic world.
- Project Duration and Location
- This ring is inspired by the intricate patterns seen in cells and microscopic life. When you wear it, light dances through the delicate open structure, just like light passing through a microscope slide. The clustered stones at the center resemble cell nuclei, while the outer details mimic organic shapes, creating a natural yet elegant sparkle.
- Specifications
- The Life Under the Microscope ring is designed to fit a UK finger size K. The dimensions of the ring are 40 mm in width and 11 mm in height from the top of the finger, offering a bold and striking presence. Crafted from 925 sterling silver, it is meticulously cast and hand-finished for optimal comfort and durability. The ring’s design ensures it sits elegantly on the finger while maintaining a lightweight, wearable feel.
- Keywords
- Jewelry design, microscopic patterns, organic forms, wearable art, dynamic shapes, light interaction, 3D prototyping, CAD modeling, nature-inspired, innovative design
