Angelic Blessing Auskari by Chiaki Miyauchi

Angelic Blessing Auskari by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Juvelierizstrādājumu dizains Competition Category.

BronzasJuvelierizstrādājumi· 2022

Angelic Blessing Auskari

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Tacara

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Juvelierizstrādājumi Category

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The Design

About Angelic Blessing Auskari

Šie auskari sniedz priekšstatu par pasaulē jūtamu svētības eņģeļu spēku. Eņģeļu spārni attēloti, izmantojot Maki-e, japāņu tradicionālo lakošanas tehniku, uz Dienvidjūras pērļu lomiem. 18K dzeltenā zelta viļņotas stīpas ar rokām iegravētu itāļu tradicionālo Florences apdari atspoguļo maģisko eņģeļu enerģiju. Stīpas tika izveidotas ar atbildīgi iegūtiem Valcambi Šveices zelta izstrādājumiem. Šo dizainu var valkāt divos dažādos veidos, novietojot viļņotas stīpas augšpusē vai aizmugurē.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Angelic Blessing Auskari ir Bronzas balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ļoti prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir izciliem dizainiem, kas izceļas ar radošumu, atjautību un viedumu. Bronzas ieguvēji ir pietiekami prasmīgi un pārsteidzoši radoši darbi, kas apliecina to dizaineru plašo pieredzi, iztēli un izdarību. Sagaidāms, ka Angelic Blessing Auskari būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts priekšmets, ievērojami profesionāls un inovatīvs. Šis ar Bronzas balvu apbalvotais dizains iekļauj labāko praksi mākslā, zinātnē, dizainā un tehnoloģijās un izceļas ar uzmanību detaļām. Angelic Blessing Auskari lieliski apmierina vajadzības, skar vēlmes, valdzina jūtas un piesaista zinātkāri.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing we feel in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Japanese Maki-e on the South sea pearl catches, and the 18K wavy hoops with a Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy.
Tags: Angel, Wing, Energy, Power, Blessing, Maki-e, Florentine finish, Responsibly sourced, Jewelry
Production Technology: 18K Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearls with Maki-e created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Angel wings on pearls are crafted from traditional Japanese lacquer, Maki-e. 18K yellow gold wavy hoop earrings have a hand engraved traditional Italian Florentine Finish. Maki-e is a unique Japanese lacquer technique used for decoration which involves attaching gold, silver, and other colored powders, as well as design patterns using materials made from processed sap sourced from lacquer trees found throughout Asia.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of crafting these earrings was addressing the different hardnesses among the Maki-e, pearls, and 18K gold. A special coating is always needed to keep the Maki-e on the pearl. The location of the Maki-e application is especially important in the context of Maki-e Pearl Jewelry in case of remodeling or resizing, otherwise, Maki-e and its coating may become damaged and cracked.
Inspiration: 2020-2021 became significant years for all of us to validate the power of love, hope, and prayer due to the worldwide pandemic. These earrings were designed as a piece of talisman jewelry for their owner and its observers by using the angel wing motif which is a loved protector and guardian in the world.
Project Duration: For these earrings, Maki-e was applied on the South sea pearls in Japan, and the 18K wavy hoops with Italian Florentine Finish were made in Italy in 2021. It usually takes about one month for the Maki-e application and drying process. Afterwards, the Maki-e jewelry parts are sent to Italy where it takes another month to be combined with the 18K gold parts.
Operation Flow: You can enjoy wearing this design two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top (the pearl catches can be behind your ears, or on the back (the pearl catches can be on top of your ears).
Team Members: Photographer: Aidan Endo
Text editor: Christina Goda