Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe by Teodora Szabo Tonki

Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe by Teodora Szabo Tonki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.

BronzeZodzikongoletsa· 2026

Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe

by Teodora Szabo Tonki

Client: Viverté Jewellery

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category

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The Design

About Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe

Alilea Alba ndi mphete ya chinkhoswe yolimbikitsidwa ndi magule achibwenzi a mbalame za paradaiso. Kapangidwe ka mizere iwiri yopindika kakukumbutsa kayendedwe ka mapiko okongola ndipo kakuzinga mwala wapakati mu mawonekedwe otseguka. Mpheteyi inapangidwa ndi golide woyera wa 14k ndipo inaikidwa mwala wa morganite wodulidwa ngati peyala wa makarati 3.00 ndi ma diamondi okwana makarati 0.76. Ma diamondi oikidwa mwa njira ya pave amatsatira mizere yopindika ya mawonekedwewo. Mawonekedwewa anapangidwa kudzera mu kapangidwe ka 3D ndi kusindikiza kwa 3D kuti akwaniritse kufanana kolondola, kenako kumalizidwa mosamala ndi manja. Miyala yonse inaikidwa pogwiritsa ntchito maikulosikopu kuti ikhale yolondola.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Alilea Alba Mphete ya Chinkhoswe amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The rings structure echoes the sweeping wing gestures of birds of paradise, framing the morganite in a dynamic, open silhouette that suggests both movement and balance. Its dual arc form highlights the gemstone as the heart of the composition, while the pavé set diamonds enhance the sense of radiant motion. The design stands out through its sculptural elegance and symbolic expression of feminine grace.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
Tags: biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
Production Technology: Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features a pear cut 3,00 ct morganite and 0,76 ct of diamonds. The form was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by meticulous hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refinement, merging traditional goldsmithing heritage with contemporary technical precision.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was distilling the fluid, expressive wing movements of birds-of-paradise into a refined, wearable form. Balancing the emotional intensity of courtship with the traditional expectations of an engagement ring required careful restraint. Technical limits of micro-casting and setting stones on curved, flowing shapes demanded multiple prototypes before achieving a form that felt both alive and enduring.
Research: This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how the courtship movements of South American birds-of-paradise could be translated into jewelry. Observation, sketches and 3D modeling were used to study motion and form, supported by videos and scientific sources. Several prototypes tested proportions and wearability. The final design captures the energy of a wingbeat, showing how natural gestures can inspire emotionally resonant, contemporary jewelry with real value for both design practice and client experience.
Inspiration: This design is inspired by the elegant courtship dances of birds of paradise, whose expressive wing movements mirror the rhythm and emotional intensity of passionate relationships. Their graceful arcs and unfolding gestures guided the silhouette of the piece, symbolising confidence, allure and the radiant strength of femininity. The result is a jewel that captures both motion and harmony in a contemporary, refined form
Project Duration: The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
Operation Flow: The Alilea Alba ring is worn like a flowing sculpture that gently follows the hand’s movement. Its wing-like curves guide the eye toward the central morganite, creating a soft sense of motion without any mechanical parts. Light catches the stones differently with each gesture, making the ring feel alive. The interaction is simple yet expressive: the design enhances emotion through shifting reflections, giving the wearer a quiet, intimate sense of presence.
Team Members: Teodóra Szabó Tönki
Erneszt Szabó Tönki