Alilea Alba 婚約指輪 by Teodora Szabo Tonki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅賞 in ジュエリーデザイン Competition Category.

銅ジュエリー· 2026

Alilea Alba 婚約指輪

by Teodora Szabo Tonki

Client: Viverté Jewellery

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in ジュエリー Category

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The Design

About Alilea Alba 婚約指輪

Alilea Albaは、極楽鳥の求愛のダンスから着想を得た婚約指輪です。二重のアーチ構造は羽ばたく翼の所作を思わせ、開放的なシルエットで中央の宝石を縁取ります。14金ホワイトゴールドで製作され、3.00カラットのペアシェイプカット・モルガナイトと、総重量0.76カラットのダイヤモンドをセッティング。パヴェセッティングのダイヤモンドは、フォルムの曲線に沿って配されています。精緻なシンメトリーを実現するため、3Dデザインと3Dプリンティングによって形状を作り上げ、その後、丁寧な手仕上げを施しました。すべての石は正確さを期すため、顕微鏡下でセッティングされています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Alilea Alba 婚約指輪は、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Alilea Alba 婚約指輪は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Alilea Alba 婚約指輪は、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The rings structure echoes the sweeping wing gestures of birds of paradise, framing the morganite in a dynamic, open silhouette that suggests both movement and balance. Its dual arc form highlights the gemstone as the heart of the composition, while the pavé set diamonds enhance the sense of radiant motion. The design stands out through its sculptural elegance and symbolic expression of feminine grace.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
Tags: biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
Production Technology: Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features a pear cut 3,00 ct morganite and 0,76 ct of diamonds. The form was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by meticulous hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refinement, merging traditional goldsmithing heritage with contemporary technical precision.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was distilling the fluid, expressive wing movements of birds-of-paradise into a refined, wearable form. Balancing the emotional intensity of courtship with the traditional expectations of an engagement ring required careful restraint. Technical limits of micro-casting and setting stones on curved, flowing shapes demanded multiple prototypes before achieving a form that felt both alive and enduring.
Research: This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how the courtship movements of South American birds-of-paradise could be translated into jewelry. Observation, sketches and 3D modeling were used to study motion and form, supported by videos and scientific sources. Several prototypes tested proportions and wearability. The final design captures the energy of a wingbeat, showing how natural gestures can inspire emotionally resonant, contemporary jewelry with real value for both design practice and client experience.
Inspiration: This design is inspired by the elegant courtship dances of birds of paradise, whose expressive wing movements mirror the rhythm and emotional intensity of passionate relationships. Their graceful arcs and unfolding gestures guided the silhouette of the piece, symbolising confidence, allure and the radiant strength of femininity. The result is a jewel that captures both motion and harmony in a contemporary, refined form
Project Duration: The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
Operation Flow: The Alilea Alba ring is worn like a flowing sculpture that gently follows the hand’s movement. Its wing-like curves guide the eye toward the central morganite, creating a soft sense of motion without any mechanical parts. Light catches the stones differently with each gesture, making the ring feel alive. The interaction is simple yet expressive: the design enhances emotion through shifting reflections, giving the wearer a quiet, intimate sense of presence.
Team Members: Teodóra Szabó Tönki
Erneszt Szabó Tönki