Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw by Chiaki Miyauchi

Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw by Chiaki Miyauchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Alahas Competition Category.

BakalAlahas· 2023

Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw

by Chiaki Miyauchi

Client: Gems and Teeth

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Alahas Category

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The Design

About Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw

18K Gold Pearl at Diamond Stud Earrings. May inspirasyon ng Tooth Fairy tale. Nagpapakita sila ng pagpapalitan ng ngipin ng isang bata na nakikita ng X ray. Sa kaliwa, isang batang lalaki ang binubuo ng isang pangunahing ngipin na gawa sa 18K ginto na may Florentine Finish. Ang isang hugis pusong perlas sa ilalim ay kumakatawan sa papasok na pang-adultong ngipin. Sa kanan, inilalarawan ng babaeng figure ang Tooth Fairy na may hugis pusong perlas bilang mga pakpak at isang orange na Freshwater pearl na may Bezel set na RBC diamond na naglalarawan sa coin na dala niya kapalit ng ngipin.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Tooth Fairy Ang Hikaw ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The design is based on the Tooth Fairy tale and depicts the primary tooth in dental development. The boy figure is made of 18K gold with a heart shaped pearl beneath it representing the incoming adult tooth, the crown atop refers to a dental crown. The female figure represents the Tooth Fairy. A heart shaped pearl are her wings and an orange pearl depicts the coin she brings in exchange for the tooth.
Dimensions & Packaging: Boy: Height 43mm Width 11.2mm Thickness 8.2mm Tooth Fairy: Height 36mm Width 9.6mm Thickness 7.2mm
Tags: Tooth Fairy, dentistry, pearls, jewelry, earrings, craftsmanship, handmade, ethical, sustainability, recycling
Production Technology: 18K Pearl Diamond Earrings: 18K white and yellow gold from responsibly sourced Valcambi Swiss Gold Products. Japanese cultured Akoya pearls (baby, twin, heart and sphere shaped blue, white, silver blue, pink), Freshwater pearl (orange). Round Brilliant Cut Diamond total 0.08ct. Florentine Tattoo Finish applied to yellow gold root of primary tooth, used by master engravers to apply tattoo dots to give a sparkly, diamond like finish in contrast to the tradition matte Florentine Finish.
Design Challenge: Maintaining a lovely realistic tooth motif impression while avoiding a scary tooth image was the hardest part of the design. A playful and happy image was created in conjunction with the Tooth Fairy tale by using pale toned natural pearls and showing the tooth roots as the figures legs.
Research: Acquiring novel dental knowledge and exposure to new ideas helped build the design concept and add reality to the design. Dental investigation topics included shape, roles, bite, forensics, oral bacteria, nerves, history and dental technology, tooth models, X ray images, dental impressions, consultations and education videos for children. The character and functional beauty of teeth and way they grow resemble pearl growth.
Inspiration: These earrings were designed as part of a collaborative project titled Gems and Teeth to introduce the mysterious dental world through jewelry. Equipment and materials are mutual to both, dental equipment being developed from the jewelry craftsmans tools. Aspects of design, dental education, cultures and traditions in gems and jewelry techniques were all considered. Ethically and responsibly sourced materials were used.
Project Duration: Concept making and design in Japan. Manufacture in Italy June-Dec 2021.
Operation Flow: Due to their unique appearance they are a springboard for many topics including the story of the Tooth Fairy, gems and jewelry, tooth function, and ethical topics surrounding jewelry.