Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet by Adelina Brask

Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet by Adelina Brask is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Ġojjellerija Competition Category.

ĦadidĠojjellerija· 2024

Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet

by Adelina Brask

Client: A.Brask

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Ġojjellerija Category

17,022
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #156198

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet

Test tal-Ktieb: Snowdrops huma par imsielet ispirati mill-fjura snowdrop, sinjal bikri tar-rebbiegħa. Kull musielet ikejjel 30 mm b'10 mm, u r-ras tal-fjura tkejjel madwar 10 mm b'10 mm. Il-petali huma mgħawwġa u ta' forma organika, filwaqt li jibqgħu kemm jista' jkun qrib il-fjura naturali. Il-petali huma ssablastjati għal finitura satinata li tfakkar fis-superfiċje tal-fjura vera, filwaqt li l-partijiet l-oħra huma illustrati għal kuntrast. L-imsielet huma magħmula bl-idejn f'fidda sterlina 925 minn stampa tal-metall, u xi partijiet huma miksija b'deheb ta' 18kt.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Snowdrops Funzjoni Primarja: Imsielet huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

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