The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac by Philippe Vergez

The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac by Philippe Vergez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Cozquitl Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

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The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac

by Philippe Vergez

Client: Vergez™

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Cozquitl Category

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The Design

About The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac

In Cuicani Miztli Cuechcozcatl monamictia huehueh tlamachiotl ihuan yancuic nemiliztli inic mochihua ce tlacuilolcozquitl. Chihualoc ica iztac teocuitlatl, in ixapochyo miztli mochihchihua ica tlanextli inic hueyililia huehueyacayotl ihuan nepapantli. In Tahiti epyolloh quintenehuah xelihuiliztli, quicemmanah chicahualiztli ihuan yoliliztli. In tlachihualiztli oquipiyaya miec netemoliztli ipan tlamantli ihuan iuh mochihchihuaz, quitlamachiyahuia ixneciliztli ihuan yolpaquiliztli. Achi ompa zan chichicuepa, in cuechcozcatl quinextia yolnemiliztli ipan nechicoliztli, nanahuatiliztli ihuan cepancayotl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. The Roaring Lion Cuechcozcatl Chicahuac quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This choker is the result of a meticulous design process that balances technique and artistry. The faceted white gold lion motif reflects light dynamically, creating depth and contrast. Tahitian pearls introduce fluidity, complementing the structured composition. Careful attention to material selection ensures both durability and comfort. Designed with precision and craftsmanship, the piece embodies strength and individuality through its sculptural form and refined details.
Dimensions & Packaging: Inside Diameter 15 cm
Outside Diameter 24 cm
Lion head height 7cm
Tags: vergez jewelry, roaring lion, strength and rebellion, empowering women, tribute to legends,
Production Technology: Each piece has been meticulously crafted in the tradition of fine jewelry making, cut, carved, shaped, soldered, and polished by hand. Diamonds are bezel-set, and crosses were made separately, then pinned and soldered from the back. The pearls have wider drill holes to fit onto the rods. These stainless steel rods pass through the lion’s head, providing stiffness while maintaining flexibility and comfort. After testing various methods, we achieved the perfect balance for Qymira’s performance.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to give a floating feel to a piece that should remain stable on the neck of the artist while she is dancing or playing violin on stage.
Concerning the main piece, filing and polishing each facet to perfection posed a challenge that demanded skill, time and unwavering focus.
Research: The research for The Roaring Lion Choker combined artistic exploration and technical innovation. Our objective was to fuse high jewelry craftsmanship with bold symbolism. We love historical regalia, modern faceting techniques, and material interactions. Using 3D modeling and metal prototyping, we refined the lion’s sculptural form. Giving life and expression to a geometrical mathematical shape. This research pushes design boundaries, blending heritage with avant-garde luxury.
Inspiration: Inspired by the fearless spirit of Qymira, a captivating artist, singer, composer, lyricist and actress. The Roaring Lion Choker embodies strength, artistry, and defiance. It honors her inner lioness, carrying her voice into the universal language of music.
Project Duration: The Project duration last 5 months from ideation to completion. Locations span from New York to Bayonne France and our atelier in Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: The Roaring Lion Choker creates an immediate emotional impact, embodying strength and individuality. The faceted white gold lion’s head commands attention, while Tahitian pearls and white diamonds provide contrast in texture and light. Designed for comfort, its structure contours naturally to the wearer’s neck, ensuring a seamless fit. Beyond adornment, it is a statement, inviting admiration, conversation, and a deep connection between the piece, the wearer, and the audience.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Philippe Vergez, 2025.
Team Members: Philippe Vergez
Image Credits: Copyright: Philippe Vergez
Photos Credit: Christiaan Hart Photography
Model/Actress: Qymira