Geležinis Juvelyrika · 2024
Snowdrops Auskarai
- Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award 2024 in Juvelyrika
- CLIENT: A.Brask
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,022
- Verification code 0E2E9679F8 · Verify this award
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About Snowdrops Auskarai
Book Text: „Snowdrops“ – tai auskarų pora, įkvėpta snieguolės žiedo, ankstyvojo pavasario pranašo. Kiekvieno auskaro dydis yra 30 mm x 10 mm, o žiedo galvutė - apie 10 mm x 10 mm. Žiedlapiai yra lenkti ir organiškos formos, kiek įmanoma artimesnės natūraliai gėlei. Žiedlapiai smėliasrove apdoroti iki satininio paviršiaus, primenančio tikros gėlės tekstūrą, o kitos dalys nupoliruotos, kad sukurtų kontrastą. Auskarai rankų darbo, pagaminti iš 925 prabos sidabro, naudojant žalvarinę formą, o kai kurios dalys padengtos 18 karatų auksu.
About the Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award
Snowdrops Auskarai laimėjo Geležinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą geriems dizainams, atitinkantiems profesinius ir pramoninius reikalavimus, kurių tikimasi iš gerai suprojektuotų kūrinių. Geležies laureatai rodo didelius kūrėjų įgūdžius, aukštą specializaciją, ekspertinį supratimą ir kūrybinį gebėjimą. Tikimasi, kad Snowdrops Auskarai bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus kūrinys, praktiškas ir novatoriškas. Šis Geležiniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas integruoja geriausias pramonės praktikas ir turi kompetentingas technines savybes, susietas su patirtimi ir talentu. Snowdrops Auskarai gerbiamas už kruopštumą ir sukurtas taip, kad gerintų gyvenimo kokybę ir padėtų padaryti pasaulį geresne vieta.
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- Unique Properties
- The design feature that most stands out is the 3 dimensionality of the jewelry, which makes the design delicate and the production challenging. The petals are curved and organic in shape and form, as close to the natural flower as possible. The finish of the petals is satin, which also mimics the natural surface of the petals of the real Snowdrop. The rest of earring is polished to give contrast to the matt satin look of the petals.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The earrings measure 30 mm x 10 mm. The head of the flower is around 10 mm x 10 mm.
- Tags
- snowdrop, silver earrings, jewelry inspired by nature
- Production Technology
- The earrings are handmade in 925 Sterling silver, based on a brass mold. We use two different finishes and techniques for the surface: sand blasting and high gloss polishing.
Some parts of the earrings are then gold plated with 18kt gold.
Snowdrops are afterwards treated with proprietary nanocoating for longevity and tested for oxidation with proprietary ALPHA GOLD® testing. - Design Challenge
- The most challenging part was finding the right producer with experience in handmade jewellery in Sterling silver, that also can execute a delicate design , with thin tail and with organic shaped petals.
The first trials failed as the earrings kept broking at the top of the flower head.
After several iterations we made a successful prototype, robust enough not to break but delicate in expression. - Research
- We presented our preliminary drawing of the earrings to an online audience via Instagram, Facebook, and our newsletter. The feedback was very positive, with many followers expressing how the design emotionally resonated with them, reminding them of their mother's garden in springtime.
We then understood that this design is more than a jewelry and we decided to produce it in limited batch, which was sold out in 2h. - Inspiration
- The Snowdrops are designed during a difficult time of the designers life when she struggled with depression. They represent the coming of spring and are seen as a symbol of spring joy and zest for life. To show this, the designer has chosen to leave the petals sharp and bristly.
- Project Duration
- The design process started in December 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark and we launched the design online in February 2023.
- Operation Flow
- The earrings are easily inserted in the earlobe's hole. They adjust themself on the ear. If the petals of the flower are to wide open, you can gently press against them with the thumb to close them.
- Image Credits
- Nike Nilsson photography
