Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti by Vivian

Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti by Vivian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Whakakai Competition Category.

ParahiWhakakai· 2025

Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti

by Vivian

Client: Oby Jewelry

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Whakakai Category

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The Design

About Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti

I whakaohooho mai i te toi Baroque me ngā māra o Versailles, ka whakaata tēnei whakakai taringa i te taonga tuku iho, te taiao, me te tohungatanga. Mā ngā piko rere, ngā tākai emerara, me te mata wāti i whakatūria ki runga i te kōpūwai, ka tohu i te wāhinetanga, te manawaroa, me te haerenga o te wā. I whakapaipaitia ki ngā taimana tipu whare pūtaiao, ka whakakotahi tēnei hoahoa i ngā tikanga toi o Wīwī ki ngā rawa toitū, e whakarato ana i tētahi taurite o te ātaahua me te hanga whakakai hou.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Finesse Jewelry Whakakai Taringa Wāti i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Inspired by the elegance of Baroque architecture and the lush gardens of Versailles, this earring combines graceful arcs, vibrant emeralds, and a central clock face with a mother-of-pearl base, symbolizing the nurturing spirit of women. The lab-grown diamonds offer sustainable luxury, while the design fuses French history, nature, and modern craftsmanship to empower women to express their elegance and environmental conscience through timeless, eco-friendly jewelry.
Dimensions & Packaging: 21mm x 5.3mm x 38mm
Tags: Finesse Diamond Watch Earrings, Diamond Earrings, Emerald Earrings, Watch Earrings, Earrings
Production Technology: The design process blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Each piece is meticulously handmade, showcasing refined polishing techniques and attention to detail. The sustainable materials used, such as lab-grown diamonds and emeralds, are ethically sourced, ensuring luxury with responsibility. The design draws inspiration from French art and culture, seamlessly merging elegance with eco-consciousness. Advanced production methods maintain precision while honoring the artisanal spirit, resulting in timeless, sustainable jewelry.
Design Challenge: We faced two production challenges. First, incorporating a real moving hour hand required a mechanism (a watch movement), adding weight and reducing comfort. To enhance wearability while preserving symbolism, we chose decorative hour hands. Second, using gemstones as the cover obstructed visibility and altered the design. We selected a white mother-of-pearl base for contrast and glass for clarity, ensuring elegance and functionality to achieve the desired effect.
Research: This earring stems from deep design research, blending Baroque elegance, Versailles’ gardens, and sustainability. We studied historical jewelry, architecture, and nature’s symbolism to create a piece reflecting resilience and femininity. Using archival research, expert input, and material testing, we refined the design with lab-grown emeralds, diamonds, and a mother-of-pearl clock face. This fusion of history and eco-luxury empowers women while redefining fine jewelry with purpose.
Inspiration: Inspired by the grandeur of Baroque architecture and the gardens of Versailles, this earring features graceful arcs and vibrant green emeralds reminiscent of lush greenery. At the center, an intricate clock face symbolizes the palace's precision, while lab-grown diamonds add luxury with sustainability. Blending French culture, history, and modern design, OBY creates eco-friendly jewelry celebrating nature and style, empowering women to express elegance and conscience.
Project Duration: The project began in Auguest 2024 in France and concluded in December 2024.
Operation Flow: This earring design offers a blend of elegance and functionality with its unique clock face and sustainable materials. The key frames include the central clock face made of mother-of-pearl, flanked by lab-grown emeralds and diamonds. The design operates as a statement piece, offering versatility with its subtle elegance, while the lab-grown materials ensure eco-friendliness. The polished finish and precise craftsmanship elevate its aesthetic, providing both luxury and sustainability, delivering a superior result for conscious fashion.