Neptune ペンダント by Alexia Ciaudo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ジュエリーデザイン Competition Category.

鉄ジュエリー· 2026

Neptune ペンダント

by Alexia Ciaudo

Client: Noble Code Design Sàrl

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

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The Design

About Neptune ペンダント

ネプチューンは、ステートメントジュエリーとしてデザインされたペンダントです。左右非対称に大きく広がるループが、惑星の環と海の潮の満ち引きに着想を得たインフィニティ（無限）モチーフを描き出します。中央に配したペアシェイプカットのアクアマリンが構造全体を支え、アーチに沿ってブリリアントカットのダイヤモンドがフラッシュセッティングで留められています。開かれた幾何学構造により、あらゆる方向から光が入り込み、装着者の動きに合わせて石が光を捉えます。推奨素材は高い光沢に磨き上げた18Kホワイトゴールドです。フォルムは3つのパーツに分割されており、これにより重量を10.9グラムに抑えるとともに、研磨、石留め、溶接の作業を容易にしています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Neptune ペンダントは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Neptune ペンダントは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Neptune ペンダントは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This pendant merges the ocean’s fluid energy with the airy dance of the stars into a bold silhouette evocative of a mysterious marine or celestial creature. Asymmetrical sweeping loops create a sophisticated infinity motif, capturing the powerful rhythm of planetary rings and tides in motion. At their heart, a central gemstone acts as a focal point, anchoring the structure with a deep, peaceful presence. Flush-set diamonds along the arcs mimic sunlight dancing on water or shimmering stars.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height x Width x Thickness : 4.9 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm. Weight in 18kt gold : 10.9 g
Tags: jewelry, pendant, gem, futuristic, poetical, talisman, shimmering
Production Technology: Neptune is engineered via high-precision CAD, optimized for lost-wax casting. To honor the design's spirit, the recommended realization is high-polished 18kt white gold for a mirror-like finish with a central pear-cut aquamarine and brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are flush-set into the sweeping arcs and the main body to achieve a seamless shimmering wake and a sleek modern feel.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create an intricate statement structure that remains lightweight and practical for production. The solution involved a strategically voided geometry, splitting the design into three components. This modular approach reduced the final weight to only 10.9g in 18kt gold and significantly improved access for precision polishing and gem-setting. Integrated joints allow for fast, easy welding, bridging high-end complexity with practical, workshop-friendly craftsmanship.
Research: Research focused on engineering digital models to streamline physical workshop workflows. Through direct collaboration with craftsmen, objectives prioritized polishing access, welding efficiency, and gem-setting tolerances. Methodology involved iterative weight balancing to ensure cost-efficiency for small and medium-sized workshops. Results yielded a three-part modular assembly that simplifies production. This research empowers jewelers of all sizes to create outstanding, high-end pieces in a time-efficient way, bridging digital precision with traditional craftsmanship.
Inspiration: Neptune explores two unfathomable frontiers: the silent oceanic abyss and the cosmic reaches of deep space. Inspired by the duality of its namesake—the Roman god of the seas and the distant gas giant—the design explores the shared mystery of these unknown worlds. It is not just a pendant, but a talisman for the explorer, reminding us that whether we look down into the water or up at the stars, some infinite wonder still stands before us.
Project Duration: The Neptune pendant was developed as a flagship concept for Noble Code Design, a jewelry design studio based in Geneva, Switzerland. The project transitioned from conceptual research to final rendering in 2025. The design reached a global audience when it was officially selected for exhibition at the Digital Jewelry Week in October 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Operation Flow: Neptune is designed as a statement pendant that interacts dynamically with light and body movement. Its airy silhouette allows it to rest gracefully against the wearer, providing a bold look without the weight of traditional heavy jewelry. The carefully placed openings ensure that light enters from all sides, causing the central gemstone and the "shimmering wake" of diamonds to sparkle from every angle. This creates a rhythmic, living glow that changes as the wearer moves through different environments.