금 주얼리 · 2026
Waterfall 귀걸이
by Gergo Futo
- A' Design Award 금상 2026 in 주얼리
- CLIENT: Viverté Jewellery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 50,830
- Verification code FBB78E7175 · Verify this award
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About Waterfall 귀걸이
워터폴(Waterfall)은 '호수의 여인(Lady of the Lake)' 컬렉션의 귀걸이다. 조각적인 형태가 귀의 자연스러운 곡선을 따라 흐르며 해부학적으로 편안하게 밀착된다. 유려하게 흐르는 금속 선이 스톤을 감싸며 떨어지는 물의 움직임을 연상시킨다. 14K 화이트 골드로 제작되었으며 랩그로운 다이아몬드와 담수 진주를 세팅했다. 형태는 먼저 왁스로 손수 조각한 뒤 로스트 왁스 기법으로 주조했다. 모든 스톤은 현미경 아래에서 세팅되었다. 착용자가 움직일 때마다 다이아몬드가 빛을 반사하며 반짝임이 시시각각 변화한다.
About the A' Design Award 금상
Waterfall 귀걸이, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 금상 수상작으로, 일류의 경이롭고 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 극히 권위 있는 인정입니다. 금상 수상작은 대단히 혁신적이고 선견지명이 있으며 눈부시게 빛나는 작품으로, 디자이너의 천재성, 지혜, 기량을 반영합니다. Waterfall 귀걸이, 이 작품은 가장 높이 평가받는 트렌드 선도적이고 기념비적인 발명품으로서 전례 없는 가치를 제공할 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 금상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 장관을 이루는 존경받는 프로젝트입니다. Waterfall 귀걸이, 이 작품은 강렬한 욕망을 불러일으키고 열정을 자아내며 창의성을 북돋우고 매료합니다.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the Waterfall earring is a sculptural piece shaped to follow the natural curve of the ear. Its fluid metal lines frame the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The design stands out for its anatomical fit, light-responsive movement and refined minimalism, offering a contemporary interpretation of elegance inspired by natural motion.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 35 mm x 15 Depth mm x 115 Height mm
- Tags
- Water, freedom, flow, nature, liquid motion
- Production Technology
- The piece is crafted in 14k white gold, set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. Its flowing, water-like form was first sculpted by hand in wax, then cast using the lost-wax technique. The organic lines were refined with precision, and all stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was avoiding a heavy, jewel-dominated look. I chose not to rely on many diamonds, seeking lightness instead of density. Early experiments included pouring molten metal into water to capture natural splashes, but this led to uncontrolled forms. Studying slow motion water imagery helped refine the direction. Balancing fluidity with anatomical fit was complex. The final piece expresses feminine strength through flowing movement rather than mass.
- Research
- Artistic and practice based research. The goal was to understand how water moves, shines and carries strength, and to translate this into a form that fits the ear naturally. The process included extensive sketching, observation of real water movement and repeated redesign. Several early ideas were abandoned during testing. The final piece was hand-carved to preserve a natural flow. The research improved design clarity and created a stronger emotional and brand connection.
- Inspiration
- My work is shaped by a lifelong connection to water. Growing up beside an oxbow and later returning to swimming, I was deeply influenced by the quiet weightlessness and shifting light beneath the surface. Because water surrounds us from birth and sustains both the body and the Earth, this collection seeks to honour its purity, fluidity and quiet strength through forms that echo its natural movement.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of Lady of the Lake took approximately four months, from August 2023 to November 2023. The piece was conceived and completed in the designer’s atelier in Szeged, Hungary. The nearby waterfront environment served as an early source of inspiration during the conceptual phase.
- Operation Flow
- The diamonds reflect light like the surface of deep water, while metal waves flow naturally along the shape of the ear, as if formed by the body itself. As the wearer moves, the piece responds — light shifts and shimmer appears. It transforms from a static object into a living presence, creating a strong, mythical impression that feels fluid and powerful.
