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Waterfall Oorbel by Gergo Futo
Waterfall Oorbel by Gergo Futo
Waterfall Oorbel by Gergo Futo
Waterfall Oorbel by Gergo Futo
Waterfall Oorbel by Gergo Futo

Goud Sieraden · 2026

Waterfall Oorbel

by Gergo Futo

  • A' Design Award in Goud 2026 in Sieraden
  • CLIENT: Viverté Jewellery
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 50,830
  • Verification code FBB78E7175 · Verify this award
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About Waterfall Oorbel

Waterfall is een oorbel uit de collectie Lady of the Lake. De sculpturale vorm volgt de natuurlijke kromming van het oor voor een anatomische pasvorm. Vloeiende metalen lijnen omlijsten de stenen en doen denken aan de beweging van vallend water. Het sieraad is vervaardigd uit 14-karaats witgoud en gezet met labgekweekte diamanten en zoetwaterparels. De vorm werd eerst met de hand in was geboetseerd en vervolgens gegoten met de verlorenwastechniek. Alle stenen werden onder een microscoop gezet. Terwijl de draagster beweegt, weerkaatsen de diamanten het licht en verandert de schittering.

About the A' Design Award in Goud

Waterfall Oorbel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Goud, een immens prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan eersteklas, schitterende en uitmuntende ontwerpen. Winnaars in Goud zijn uiterst innovatieve, zeer visionaire en glamoureus verblindende creaties die het genie, de wijsheid en de bekwaamheid van hun ontwerpers weerspiegelen. Waterfall Oorbel wordt verwacht een zeer geprezen, trendzettende en monumentale uitvinding te zijn die ongekende waarde levert. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Goud heeft gewonnen, is een spectaculair, gerespecteerd project dat enorm baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Waterfall Oorbel wekt intense gevoelens van verlangen, roept passie op, moedigt creativiteit aan en fascineert ons.

Press Kit

Unique Properties
Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the Waterfall earring is a sculptural piece shaped to follow the natural curve of the ear. Its fluid metal lines frame the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The design stands out for its anatomical fit, light-responsive movement and refined minimalism, offering a contemporary interpretation of elegance inspired by natural motion.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 35 mm x 15 Depth mm x 115 Height mm
Tags
Water, freedom, flow, nature, liquid motion
Production Technology
The piece is crafted in 14k white gold, set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. Its flowing, water-like form was first sculpted by hand in wax, then cast using the lost-wax technique. The organic lines were refined with precision, and all stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship
Design Challenge
The main challenge was avoiding a heavy, jewel-dominated look. I chose not to rely on many diamonds, seeking lightness instead of density. Early experiments included pouring molten metal into water to capture natural splashes, but this led to uncontrolled forms. Studying slow motion water imagery helped refine the direction. Balancing fluidity with anatomical fit was complex. The final piece expresses feminine strength through flowing movement rather than mass.
Research
Artistic and practice based research. The goal was to understand how water moves, shines and carries strength, and to translate this into a form that fits the ear naturally. The process included extensive sketching, observation of real water movement and repeated redesign. Several early ideas were abandoned during testing. The final piece was hand-carved to preserve a natural flow. The research improved design clarity and created a stronger emotional and brand connection.
Inspiration
My work is shaped by a lifelong connection to water. Growing up beside an oxbow and later returning to swimming, I was deeply influenced by the quiet weightlessness and shifting light beneath the surface. Because water surrounds us from birth and sustains both the body and the Earth, this collection seeks to honour its purity, fluidity and quiet strength through forms that echo its natural movement.
Project Duration
The design and development of Lady of the Lake took approximately four months, from August 2023 to November 2023. The piece was conceived and completed in the designer’s atelier in Szeged, Hungary. The nearby waterfront environment served as an early source of inspiration during the conceptual phase.
Operation Flow
The diamonds reflect light like the surface of deep water, while metal waves flow naturally along the shape of the ear, as if formed by the body itself. As the wearer moves, the piece responds — light shifts and shimmer appears. It transforms from a static object into a living presence, creating a strong, mythical impression that feels fluid and powerful.

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