Neptune Warkuna wallqa by Alexia Ciaudo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Walka Kamay Competition Category.

FierruWalka· 2026

Neptune Warkuna wallqa

by Alexia Ciaudo

Client: Noble Code Design Sàrl

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Walka Category

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The Design

About Neptune Warkuna wallqa

Neptune sutiyuq warkuna wallqaqa huk hatun rikch'ayniyuq (statement) achalakuna hina kamachisqa kachkan. Mana kikin sayayniyuq muyuq siq'ikunam mana tukukuq (infinity) rikch'ayta ruwanku, chayqa hanaq pacha muyuq siwikunamanta hinallataq mama qucha hatun yaku puririyninmantawan yuyaychasqa. Chawpinpiqa huk pear-cut nisqa aquamarine rumim tukuy ruwayta takyachin, hinaspa brillante-cut nisqa diamantekunam chay k'uchukunapi pampachasqa (flush-set) churasqa kachkanku. Kicharisqa siq'iyninqa tukuy laduman k'anchayta yaykuchin, chaymi rumikunaqa k'anchayta hap'inku apaq runa kuyukuchkaptin. Munasqa ruwana materialqa llusk'achisqa 18kt yuraq quri (white gold) kachkan. Rikch'ayninqa kimsa t'aqapi rakisqa kachkan, chaymi llasayninta 10.9 gramoskama pisiyachin hinallataq llusk'achiyta, rumi churayta, welding nisqa t'inkiytapas aswan facilta ruwan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Neptune Warkuna wallqa A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Neptune Warkuna wallqa sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Neptune Warkuna wallqa yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

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.