Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden by Xincheng Zhang

Platina Sieraden · 2023

Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden

by Xincheng Zhang

A' Design Award in Platina 2023 in Sieraden
CLIENT: Xincheng Zhang
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About Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden

De ontwerper integreert vijf cultureel belangrijke bloemen, namelijk lotus, pioenroos, chrysant, calla lelie en magnolia, in één geheel. De bloeiperiode van de vijf verschillende bloemen wisselt het hele jaar door af, wat het hele jaar door geluk impliceert. Dit is een transformeerbaar sieraad, ontwikkeld op basis van traditioneel jade-snijwerk en metaalbewerking. Met de hand gesneden natuurlijke nefrietjade en gezet in 18K goud met ingelegde diamanten, korund in het midden. De bloemenarmband kan worden gedemonteerd in 5 verschillende bloemblaadjeshangers, een cocktailring en een eenvoudige armband voor multiwear-behoeften.

About the A' Design Award in Platina

Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Platina, een uiterst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan werkelijk uitzonderlijke, elegante en magnifieke ontwerpen. De winnaars in Platina zijn wonderen van creatie, getuigenissen van de grenzen van intellectuele creativiteit en tonen het ongeëvenaarde professionalisme en genie van hun ontwerpers. Van deze ontwerpen wordt verwacht dat zij de meest vermaarde werken zijn die de esthetiek van een tijdperk bepalen, bijdragen aan het welzijn van de samenleving en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verleggen. Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden toont een transcendent niveau van uitmuntendheid en maakt de wereld ongetwijfeld een betere plek met zijn voordelige en waardevolle kenmerken. Blooming Blossom Multiwear-Sieraden is een werk dat de A' Design Award in Platina heeft gewonnen en dat verlangens oproept, inspireert, verrukt en grote vreugde doet ontvlammen.

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Unique Properties: The combination of jade and gold in ornaments dates as far back as 2,500 years in ancient China. Nephrite jade is hallowed with lofty moral connotations in Chinese culture and prized for its profound beauty for thousands of years.This is a contemporary piece of jewelry developed from traditional jade carving and metalworking that is transformable for multi-wear needs. Certified natural nephrite jade with good whiteness and luster, hand-carved and set in 18K gold with diamonds inlaid.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall dimensions of the bangle are 9.2cm x 9.2cm x 7.7cm. The total weight of the bangle is 180 grams.
Tags: jade carving, gold, flower, jewelry
Production Technology: With traditional jade carving techniques, nephrite jade is hand carved into petals with smoothly curve lines and beautiful polish which fit closely to the curved mount of 18K gold.
A unique designed hidden gold hub piece to hold the petal pendants, ring and bangle together and twist to lock so that this versatile piece is realized.
The creation of exquisite, original pieces from the finest materials, made to the highest standard of craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: 5 different petals derived from 5 different flowers with its characteristics, it’s challenging to combine them to form a brand new flower which doesn’t exist in reality.
Many more factors need to consider during the process of creating multiwear jewelry, including the mechanisms must be simple and hidden.
High quality nephrite jade is natural and rare, to ensure the consistency of the whiteness and luster of all petals is challenging. It needs rich experiences in material selection, design and jade carving techniques.
Research: I am fascinated by the profound beauty and unique delicate texture of nephrite jade which represents the deepest spiritual pursuit and I have always been interested in finding out new approaches in combining nephrite jade with gold, diamonds, pearls and other precious stones in jewelry design.
Inspiration: Flowers are often seen as symbols of joy and pleasure, and are a recurring theme in art and poetry. As a visual artist and jewelry designer, I would like to create and present an ideally perfect flower which integrate culturally significant flowers, which are lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, calla lily and magnolia, into one whole piece. Flowering period of the five different flowers alternates throughout the year, implying happiness all year round. Also, it means everlasting blooming.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2020 and finished in September 2020 in Tianjin, China.
Operation Flow: The flower bangle disassemble to 5 different petal pendants, a cocktail ring and a simple bangle. Also it could become a sculpture for display when not worn.
Meticulous design and workmanship make the bangle to assemble and disassemble easily.
Image Credits: Image #1-5 : Xincheng Zhang
Video Credits: Xincheng Zhang