Ripples Set ng Alahas by Yingting Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Alahas Competition Category.

BronseAlahas· 2022

Ripples Set ng Alahas

by Yingting Yang

Client: Ying

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Alahas Category

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The Design

About Ripples Set ng Alahas

Ang Ripples ay isang set ng alahas na binubuo ng isang kwintas at isang pares ng hikaw. Ang set ay gawa sa 18K gold, jadeite, at mga brilyante. Ang jadeite ay hinugis upang ipakita ang mga natural na guhit na kahawig ng mga halamang-tubig na nakikita sa ilalim ng tubig. May kabuuang 189 na princess cut na brilyante na nakadikit sa isang gilid, kaya ang mga layer ay gumagaya sa alon na kumakalat palabas. Ang kwintas ay ginawa gamit ang isang guwang na gold tube na bahagyang yumuyuko upang mapanatiling magaan ang bigat nito. May limang layer na sumusunod sa hugis ng katawan para sa komportableng pagsuot. Ang disenyo ay inspirasyon mula sa isang lawa sa tagsibol na hinipan ng hangin.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Ripples Set ng Alahas ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Ripples Set ng Alahas ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Ripples Set ng Alahas ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This set was made with specially cut jadeite unlike no other. These unique inclusions decorate the gem, like flowing plants in a drop of water. A total of 189 princess cut diamonds with slotted inner edges make up the ripples. It mimics the slow expansion of waves from the inside out. The necklace was made in one-piece molding stretchy hollow gold to minimize the weight. Taking ergonomics into account, it was built on five different layers to embrace the body curvatures.
Dimensions & Packaging: Necklace: Width 150 mm x Depth 12 mm x Height 157 mm
Earrings: Width 60 mm x Depth 7 mm X Height 30 mm
Tags: Jewelry, Necklace, Ying, Ripples, Jadeite, Diamond
Production Technology: This set is made with 18K gold, jadeites, and diamonds. The central structure is a hollow gold tube that was specially made with some bending ability to minimize the weight of the necklace. The diamonds were slotted at one side to create a really thin inner layer and a regular-sized outer layer. It is made to mimic the ripple
s expansion. For the pair of earrings, each layer of the moon-shaped piece can be wiggled in which to maximize the luster of diamonds.
Design Challenge: The challenge of this project is to make a seemingly perfect circle to hug the curvature human body. The shape of the circle was carefully tuned to lay naturally on different body types. And each layer of diamond waves won't cause any discomfort to the wearer.
Research: As the market flood with people who seek the perfect gem, those gems with inclusions often being regarded as flawed products. It is not a common practice to cut jadeite with inclusions into a cabochon cut. As a designer, I set out to bring the natural beauty of the gems into the spotlight. The project started by looking for raw jadeite with inclusions, then cutting the raw material into the proper shapes and sizes. The result is promising as shown in the image.
Inspiration: The wind rises and the water ripples
The wind wrinkles the still water surface and blurs the aquatic plants underneath.
This image of a beautiful pond in spring inspired the ripple series. The beauty of nature is abstracted into this piece of jewelry.
Project Duration: The project was designed in March 2021 in Kunming and finished in November 2021 in Kunming.
Operation Flow: This is a wearable piece of art that acts as a necklace and earrings.