Neptune Pendent by Alexia Ciaudo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Fèrre in Joiòs Competition Category.

FèrreJoiòs· 2026

Neptune Pendent

by Alexia Ciaudo

Client: Noble Code Design Sàrl

A' Design Award de Fèrre Winner in Joiòs Category

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The Design

About Neptune Pendent

Neptune es un pendent concebut coma una pèça de joielariá remarcabla. De bocles asimetricas e amplas forman un motiu d'infinit inspirat dels anèls planetaris e de las marèas oceanicas. Una aigamarina centrala talhada en pera ancora l'estructura, e de diamants de talha brilhanta son sertits a ras long dels arcs. La geometria dobèrta permet a la lutz d'intrar de totes los costats, atal las pèiras capton la lutz quand la persona que la pòrta se mòu. Lo material recomandat es l'aur blanc de 18 quirats fòrça polit. La forma es devesida en tres components, çò que redusís lo pes a 10,9 gramas e facilita lo polissatge, lo sertissatge de las gemas e la soudadura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

Neptune Pendent a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que Neptune Pendent siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, Neptune Pendent merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This pendant merges the ocean’s fluid energy with the airy dance of the stars into a bold silhouette evocative of a mysterious marine or celestial creature. Asymmetrical sweeping loops create a sophisticated infinity motif, capturing the powerful rhythm of planetary rings and tides in motion. At their heart, a central gemstone acts as a focal point, anchoring the structure with a deep, peaceful presence. Flush-set diamonds along the arcs mimic sunlight dancing on water or shimmering stars.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height x Width x Thickness : 4.9 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm. Weight in 18kt gold : 10.9 g
Tags: jewelry, pendant, gem, futuristic, poetical, talisman, shimmering
Production Technology: Neptune is engineered via high-precision CAD, optimized for lost-wax casting. To honor the design's spirit, the recommended realization is high-polished 18kt white gold for a mirror-like finish with a central pear-cut aquamarine and brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are flush-set into the sweeping arcs and the main body to achieve a seamless shimmering wake and a sleek modern feel.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create an intricate statement structure that remains lightweight and practical for production. The solution involved a strategically voided geometry, splitting the design into three components. This modular approach reduced the final weight to only 10.9g in 18kt gold and significantly improved access for precision polishing and gem-setting. Integrated joints allow for fast, easy welding, bridging high-end complexity with practical, workshop-friendly craftsmanship.
Research: Research focused on engineering digital models to streamline physical workshop workflows. Through direct collaboration with craftsmen, objectives prioritized polishing access, welding efficiency, and gem-setting tolerances. Methodology involved iterative weight balancing to ensure cost-efficiency for small and medium-sized workshops. Results yielded a three-part modular assembly that simplifies production. This research empowers jewelers of all sizes to create outstanding, high-end pieces in a time-efficient way, bridging digital precision with traditional craftsmanship.
Inspiration: Neptune explores two unfathomable frontiers: the silent oceanic abyss and the cosmic reaches of deep space. Inspired by the duality of its namesake—the Roman god of the seas and the distant gas giant—the design explores the shared mystery of these unknown worlds. It is not just a pendant, but a talisman for the explorer, reminding us that whether we look down into the water or up at the stars, some infinite wonder still stands before us.
Project Duration: The Neptune pendant was developed as a flagship concept for Noble Code Design, a jewelry design studio based in Geneva, Switzerland. The project transitioned from conceptual research to final rendering in 2025. The design reached a global audience when it was officially selected for exhibition at the Digital Jewelry Week in October 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Operation Flow: Neptune is designed as a statement pendant that interacts dynamically with light and body movement. Its airy silhouette allows it to rest gracefully against the wearer, providing a bold look without the weight of traditional heavy jewelry. The carefully placed openings ensure that light enters from all sides, causing the central gemstone and the "shimmering wake" of diamonds to sparkle from every angle. This creates a rhythmic, living glow that changes as the wearer moves through different environments.