Snowdrops Ausis by Adelina Brask is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Juvelierizstrādājumu dizains Competition Category.

DzelzsJuvelierizstrādājumi· 2024

Snowdrops Ausis

by Adelina Brask

Client: A.Brask

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Juvelierizstrādājumi Category

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The Design

About Snowdrops Ausis

Sniegpulkstenīši ir auskaru pāris, kas iedvesmots no sniegpulksteņa zieda – viena no pirmajām pavasara pazīmēm. Katra auskara izmērs ir 30 mm x 10 mm, bet zieda galviņas izmērs ir apmēram 10 mm x 10 mm. Ziedlapiņas ir izliektas un organiskas formas, saglabājot pēc iespējas lielāku līdzību ar dabisko ziedu. Ziedlapiņas ir smilšu strūklas apstrādātas, iegūstot matētu, satīnisku virsmu, kas atgādina īstā zieda faktūru, savukārt pārējās daļas ir pulētas, radot kontrastu. Auskari ir izgatavoti ar rokām no 925. raudzes sudraba, izmantojot misiņa lējuma formu, un dažas to daļas ir pārklātas ar 18 karātu zeltu.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Snowdrops Ausis ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Snowdrops Ausis būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Snowdrops Ausis tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Adelina Brask
Image Credits: Nike Nilsson photography