Elysian Kalung by Britta Schwalm is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Basi in Perhiasan Competition Category.

BasiPerhiasan· 2025

Elysian Kalung

by Britta Schwalm

Client: www.BrittasSchmiede.de

A' Design Award Basi Winner in Perhiasan Category

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The Design

About Elysian Kalung

Elysian adolah kalung emas kuning 750 nan manampilkan piranti utamo jo tourmaline hijau cemerlang ukuran 11 x 7 mm dan sabuah mutiara aia tawa nan diasah. Kalung ko, nan dibukek dari kawek emas bulek nan taba, punyo pangunci buatan tangan. Piranti utamo, nan diilhami dek Art Nouveau, manggunoan kawek emas nan taranyam halus untuak manciptoan elemen-elemen manyarupo sayok di sakitaran tourmaline. Teknik pengasahan baru pado mutiara 8 mm ko maningkakan kilauan alaminyo. Karya inovatif ko marayoan kaindahan alam dan kasalapan tangan manusia.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Basi

Elysian Kalung adolah pamenang A' Design Award Basi, sabuah pangakuan nan bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan elok nan mamanuhi kaparluan profesional jo industri nan dipaokan dari ciptaan nan dirancang jo elok. Pamenang Basi mamparlihatkan kamahiran nan gadang, spesialisasi nan tinggi, pamahaman pakar jo kapasitas kreatif panciptanyo. Elysian Kalung dipaokan manjadi ciptaan nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan praktis jo inovatif. Rancangan nan manang Basi iko mamasukkan praktik tabaik industri jo punyo ciri teknis nan cakap nan bapautan jo ilimu jo bakaik. Elysian Kalung dihormati karano katalitiannyo jo dirancang untuak maningkekkan kualitas hiduik jo mambantu manjadikan dunia tampek nan labiah elok.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Elysian features a 750 yellow gold necklace with a central piece housing a vibrant green tourmaline. The tourmaline is accompanied by a freshwater cultured pearl, faceted with a new technique to enhance its natural shimmer. The necklace itself is made from a solid 750 yellow gold round wire with a handcrafted clasp. The central piece is a woven 0.5 mm gold wire setting with wing-like elements flanking the tourmaline. The pearl's facets and the intricate design make this piece truly unique.
Dimensions & Packaging: Central piece: 12 x 6 mm green tourmaline, 8 mm faceted freshwater pearl. Necklace: solid 750 yellow gold round wire with handcrafted clasp. Length: 42 cm.
Tags: Green tourmaline, 750 yellow gold, faceted pearl, Art Nouveau, handmade necklace, unique jewelry, luxurious design
Production Technology: Elysian is crafted using 750 yellow gold, with a combination of round wire and finely woven wire for the central piece. The tourmaline is bezel-set with gold wire loops at each corner, and the freshwater pearl is faceted using a novel technique that requires a thick, flawless nacre layer.

The necklace "Elysian" was awarded a prize money at the LIV NRW (Germany) competition "Schmuckvisionen".
Design Challenge: The main challenge was developing the faceting technique for pearls and ensuring the intricate wire design could securely hold the gemstones. Overcoming these challenges required meticulous craftsmanship and innovative thinking.
Research: The research focused on incorporating innovative faceting techniques for pearls and exploring intricate wire designs inspired by Art Nouveau. The goal was to create a unique piece that combines classic elegance with modern craftsmanship. The findings demonstrate the potential for new techniques in enhancing the natural beauty of pearls.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Elysian came from the desire to combine timeless elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The tourmaline's vibrant green and the faceted pearl symbolize nature's beauty, while the intricate gold wire design reflects the delicacy and fluidity of Art Nouveau. This piece aims to evoke a sense of wonder and sophistication.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 and was completed in July 2024 in Frankfurt/Main.
Operation Flow: The necklace can be securely fastened with the handcrafted clasp. The central piece, with its vibrant tourmaline and faceted pearl, catches the eye and adds elegance to any outfit.