Connection Lesale by Elisa Pozza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Mekgabiso Competition Category.

TšepeMekgabiso· 2025

Connection Lesale

by Elisa Pozza

Client: Petronilla

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Mekgabiso Category

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The Design

About Connection Lesale

Lesale la sebanta ka kgauta e bosehla ya 18Kt le taiamane tse tshweu, le tswileng ho botle bo sa feleng ba mabokose a nako ya bohareng a nang le mela e hloekisehileng ya jiometri. Hajwale le hlaloswe hape ka tsela ya sejoale-joale, moralo wa lona o hlakantsweng o etsa ditlamorago tse bobebe tse nang le moea, o dumella lesedi ho feta le ho matlafatsa kganya ya taiamane, e leng bahlankedi ba nnete ba tlhophiso. Le nepahetseng ho banna le basadi ka bobedi, ke kgetho e ntlafalitsweng ho lesale la setso la lenyalo. Le ka etselwa ka mekgabo holim'a kantle ka polelo, moelelo, ditlhaku tsa mathomo, kapa lebitso le kgutshwane ho etsa hore letswetsi lena la setaele le botle bo sa feleng le be le ikgethileng.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Connection Lesale ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Connection Lesale e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Connection Lesale e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This 18Kt gold ring, adorned with natural diamonds on the sides, is the perfect blend of modernity and tradition. Its sleek and lightweight design, despite its bold volumes, makes it a versatile accessory that complements any look—ideal for any occasion, including as a reimagined wedding band. Its wide, polished surface, elegantly divided into ten concave sections, offers the possibility of customization with engraved initials, an acronym, or a personal motto, turning it into a unique and deeply meaningful symbol.
Dimensions & Packaging: The width of the band is 7 mm, its thickness at the highest point is 4 mm and at the lowest point 2 mm. The finger size is 14 IT - 54 FR.
The 20 diamonds distributed on the sides of the ring, are in total ct 0.31.
Tags: Band ring, Wedding ring, 18Kt gold ring, Medieval inspiration, Stylized shapes
Production Technology: I chose to create this ring in 18Kt gold and natural white diamonds, starting from a meticulously crafted 3D design. The design was deconstructed into three main elements: the inner circle, the outer part divided into ten concave sections, and 20 settings (10 on each side). After the gold casting process, these components are precisely assembled with the inner and outer elements, bringing the final structure to life.

This project is perfectly suited for modeling with Rhinoceros and printing with specialized resins, ideal for lost-wax casting. The ring is then meticulously finished by hand using traditional goldsmithing tools, ensuring impeccable details. The final stage of craftsmanship is the diamond setting, followed by the final polishing, which enhances the brilliance and elegance of the piece.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to reinvent a piece of jewelry with a simple and essential design, transforming it into something new and captivating. During the production phase, I developed a solution to make its construction feasible, breaking it down into multiple parts to ensure a flawless finish.
Research: Inspired by a captivating exploration of medieval jewelry, I conceived this ring as a modern bridge capable of uniting people. In the Middle Ages, rings were much more than mere ornaments—they were powerful symbols of gratitude, esteem, and love, often embellished with inscriptions that told unique stories. At the heart of this project lies the goal of creating authentic connections by transforming a piece of jewelry into a personal communication vehicle, one that holds a special message speaking directly to the heart.
Inspiration: For me, a piece of jewelry is the perfect synthesis of values, history, harmony, and uniqueness. What inspires me is not just aesthetics, but the idea of creating original pieces that forge a genuine connection between the jewel and its wearer.

In this project, I chose to explore the allure of ancient rings, passed down through time as keepers of meaningful stories. Some of these, similar to polygonal wedding bands, featured inscriptions on their sides—messages dedicated to their recipient. My reinterpretation of this tradition takes shape in a stylized, lightweight design that embodies a new concept of jewelry, meant to celebrate the value of relationships and personal connections.
Project Duration: Italy