Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës by Chiaki Miyauchi

Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Bizhuterisë Competition Category.

BronziBizhuteri· 2023

Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Gems and Teeth

Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award Winner in Bizhuteri Category

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The Design

About Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës

Karficë xhakete gjarpri 18K ari saten i përfunduar me gurë të çmuar. Frymëzuar nga Shufra e Asklepit, një simbol i lashtë grek i lidhur me mjekësinë dhe kujdesin shëndetësor, i përbërë nga një gjarpër i mbështjellë rreth një shufre. Motivet e ndryshme në majë të shufrës identifikojnë profesione të ndryshme mjekësore; një dhëmb për stomatologji dhe një zemër për kujdesin shëndetësor. Mund të vishet me 4 stile të ndryshme, me ose pa gjarpër dhe me zinxhirë shtesë. Italian i punuar me dore. Krijuar me produkte ari zvicerane Valcambi me burime të përgjegjshme.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award

Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës është fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award, një njohje shumë prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të shquara, të dalluara për krijimtari, shpikësi dhe mprehtësi. Fituesit e Bronztë janë objekte shumë të aftë dhe goditëse në krijimtarinë e tyre, që vërtetojnë përvojën e gjerë, imagjinatën dhe shkathtësinë e dizajnerëve të tyre. Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës pritet të jetë një objekt shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, jashtëzakonisht profesional dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award përfshin praktikat më të mira në art, shkencë, dizajn dhe teknologji dhe shquhet për vëmendjen ndaj detajeve. Rod of Asclepius Karfica E Xhaketës i plotëson shkëlqyeshëm nevojat, prek dëshirat, magjepson ndjenjat dhe tërheq kureshtjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: These snake lapel pins are inspired by the Rod of Asclepius, an ancient Greek mythological symbol associated with medicine and healing, consisting of a snake coiled around a rod. The snake shedding its skin symbolizes rebirth, fertility and power. The different motifs on top of the rod identify various medical professionals, a tooth for dentistry and a heart for health care. The colored stones of snake eyes indicate its mood, Emerald for healing, Sapphire for calmness, and Ruby for passion.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 25.4mm x Depth 12mm x Height 92mm
Tags: Rod of Asclepius, Snake, Lapel Pin, Jewelry, Medicine, Health care, Teeth, Symbol, Rebirth, Ethical
Production Technology: 18K gold Italian handmade snake lapel pins with gem stones: 18K white, yellow, and pink gold created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds were used. Satin Finish is applied for the snake body.
Design Challenge: After manufacturing the first piece, it became apparent that making the snake detachable and with additional double chains would be more useful for wearers to cover a range of casual to formal occasions. It became a challenge to balance the 18K long snake with a small function/attachment on the rod. The challenge was solved by adjusting the size of attachment, and the thickness of the rod to work with the snakes curves.

This lapel pin can be worn with 4 different styles, with or without the snake and with additional chains.
Research: Ancient Greek mythology and symbol investigation covered such topics as medical history and health care, gem meanings and jewelry functions.
Inspiration: These 18K gold lapel pins are one of several jewelry pieces designed for the collaborative project titled Gems and Teeth in conjunction with a dental clinic to introduce the mysterious dental world through jewelry. Dentistry and jewelry seem to exist in 2 different spheres however equipment and materials are mutual to both. Dental equipment was developed from the jewelry craftsmans tools.
Project Duration: Concept making, jewelry designed in Japan and manufactured in Italy June 2021-Aug 2022. The project is still in progress.
Operation Flow: These lapel pins are a spring board for many topics. Distinct because of their unique appearance, the wearer can explain the story of medicine and health care, Greek mythology, symbolism, gems and jewelry functions, as well as ethical topics through jewelry.