Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli) by Yi Xiong

Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli) by Yi Xiong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Cozquitl Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

IztacteocuitlatlCozquitl· 2026

Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli)

by Yi Xiong

Client: Aris Fine Studio

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Cozquitl Category

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The Design

About Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli)

Lily of the Valley ce mapilyahualli tlachihualli ica 18K teocuitlatl, chrysoberyl ihuan pink sapphire tetl. Inin tlachihualiztli oquiselih iyollo itech in nenepanoliztli tlen quipia in lily of the valley xochitl ihuan in cuauhtla capolin. Miec teocuitlamaitl monenepanoa ihuan quichihua ce tlachihualli ahmo nenehuiliztli ica tlapouhqui itlachihualiz. Inin tlapouhqui tlachihualiztli quipatla in yehuecauh tetzacualli campa motlalia in tlazohtetl ihuan quimaca in mapilyahualli ce ahcocholiztli, iuhquin ahmo etic. In xoxoctic ihuan tlaztalehualli tlazohtetl quichihua ce tlapalnepanoliztli tlen no yehuatl itech pohui in tlachihualiztli. Inin tlapouhqui tlachihualiztli no quicahua in mapilyahualli ma quinamiqui miec mapilli in quenin hueyi.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli) 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 Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli) ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Lily of the Valley Anillo (Mapilyahualli) quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Inspired by the symbiotic relationship between lily of the valley and wild strawberry, this ring translates their organic growth into a controlled asymmetrical structure. Layered gold branches create a fluid spatial hierarchy, while the open construction departs from traditional enclosed gemstone settings.
This ring evokes a subtle sense of suspension, shifting it from mere adornment to an expression of emotion and personal presence, reflecting a balance between softness and structural strength.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ring size: US 6.25 (inner diameter approx. 16.7 mm)
Center stone: 2.2 ct chrysoberyl
Material: 18K gold, total weight approx. 6 g
Custom sizing available upon request
Tags: Organic Growth, Symbiotic Relationship, Asymmetrical Structure, Open Construction, Fluidity, Sense of Suspension, Gold Branches, Spatial Hierarchy, Sculptural Metal, Contemporary Femininity
Production Technology: Materials: 18K gold, chrysoberyl, and pink sapphire
Craftsmanship: This ring reinterprets botanical jewelry through structural abstraction rather than literal representation. Controlled asymmetry is introduced while maintaining visual balance, with visual weight distributed across an open form to create a sense of suspension. Sculptural metalwork is integrated with precise gemstone setting, while color contrast functions as a structural element rather than decoration.
Design Challenge: The core challenge lies in achieving both structural stability and visual lightness within an open, asymmetrical form.
Through multiple rounds of structural testing, the support relationships between gold branches and the positioning of the gemstones were refined to ensure stability and durability during wear. The gemstones are integrated into the overall structural system, aligning visual expression with functional integrity and moving beyond the constraints of traditional jewelry construction.
Research: This design explores how the logic of organic growth can be translated into a controlled asymmetrical structure. Through structural balance and a reconstructed spatial hierarchy, it captures the rhythm and fluidity of nature without directly replicating botanical forms.

The open structure maintains stability while introducing a sense of lightness and freedom, resulting in a dynamic yet restrained composition. It reflects the resilience and strength associated with contemporary femininity.
Inspiration: Inspired by the symbiotic relationship between lily of the valley and wild strawberry, this ring does not replicate botanical forms directly, but instead translates their underlying growth logic into a dynamic structure.

The contrast between green and pink gemstones reflects the harmony and variation found in nature. An open construction combined with layered elements enhances fluidity and spatial balance, translating natural rhythms into a contemporary jewelry language.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2026 in New York.
Operation Flow: The open structure accommodates a range of finger sizes, allowing flexibility in wear.
The asymmetrical composition is carefully calibrated to maintain both visual harmony and structural stability.
As the wearer moves, subtle shifts in angle reveal changing spatial relationships, creating a dynamic visual experience.
Layered metal elements reduce visual density while maintaining structural clarity, balancing everyday wearability with artistic expression.
Team Members: Yi Xiong
Image Credits: Aris Xiong (Yi Xiong)