Angelic Blessing Hikaw by Chiaki Miyauchi

Angelic Blessing Hikaw by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Alahas Competition Category.

BronseAlahas· 2022

Angelic Blessing Hikaw

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Tacara

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Alahas Category

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The Design

About Angelic Blessing Hikaw

Ang mga hikaw na ito ay naghahatid ng isang imahe ng mala-anghel na kapangyarihan ng pagpapalang nadama sa mundo. Ang mga pakpak ng anghel ay inilalarawan sa paggamit ng Maki-e, Japanese traditional lacquer technique, sa South Sea pearl catches. Ang 18K yellow gold wavy hoops na may nakaukit na kamay ng Italian traditional Florentine Finish ay kumakatawan sa mahiwagang angelic energy. Ang mga hoop ay nilikha gamit ang responsableng pinanggalingan na Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Ang disenyong ito ay maaaring magsuot ng dalawang magkaibang paraan, alinman sa pamamagitan ng paglalagay ng mga kulot na hoop sa itaas, o sa likod.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Angelic Blessing Hikaw 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 Angelic Blessing Hikaw 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 Angelic Blessing Hikaw 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: These earrings convey an image of the angelic power of blessing we feel in the world. Angel wings are depicted with the use of Japanese Maki-e on the South sea pearl catches, and the 18K wavy hoops with a Florentine Finish represent the magical angelic energy.
Tags: Angel, Wing, Energy, Power, Blessing, Maki-e, Florentine finish, Responsibly sourced, Jewelry
Production Technology: 18K Yellow Gold, South Sea Pearls with Maki-e created with responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Angel wings on pearls are crafted from traditional Japanese lacquer, Maki-e. 18K yellow gold wavy hoop earrings have a hand engraved traditional Italian Florentine Finish. Maki-e is a unique Japanese lacquer technique used for decoration which involves attaching gold, silver, and other colored powders, as well as design patterns using materials made from processed sap sourced from lacquer trees found throughout Asia.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of crafting these earrings was addressing the different hardnesses among the Maki-e, pearls, and 18K gold. A special coating is always needed to keep the Maki-e on the pearl. The location of the Maki-e application is especially important in the context of Maki-e Pearl Jewelry in case of remodeling or resizing, otherwise, Maki-e and its coating may become damaged and cracked.
Inspiration: 2020-2021 became significant years for all of us to validate the power of love, hope, and prayer due to the worldwide pandemic. These earrings were designed as a piece of talisman jewelry for their owner and its observers by using the angel wing motif which is a loved protector and guardian in the world.
Project Duration: For these earrings, Maki-e was applied on the South sea pearls in Japan, and the 18K wavy hoops with Italian Florentine Finish were made in Italy in 2021. It usually takes about one month for the Maki-e application and drying process. Afterwards, the Maki-e jewelry parts are sent to Italy where it takes another month to be combined with the 18K gold parts.
Operation Flow: You can enjoy wearing this design two different ways, either by placing the wavy hoops at the top (the pearl catches can be behind your ears, or on the back (the pearl catches can be on top of your ears).
Team Members: Photographer: Aidan Endo
Text editor: Christina Goda