Marine Gastropods Singsing by Tiziano Andorno

Marine Gastropods Singsing by Tiziano Andorno is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Alahas Competition Category.

PilakAlahas· 2025

Marine Gastropods Singsing

by Tiziano Andorno

Client: Mieke Govaerts

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Alahas Category

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The Design

About Marine Gastropods Singsing

Ang Marine Gastropods ay isang singsing na hinango sa mga hugis-spiral na anyo ng mga kuhol sa dagat. Pinag-aralan ang anyo mula sa isang hiniwang kabibi, na itinala gamit ang isang three-dimensional scanner. Ang singsing ay binubuo ng anim na bahagi na hinulma sa 18k na ginto gamit ang lost-wax technique. Ang gitnang tourmaline ay hinasa upang mapataas ang repleksiyon, alinsunod sa isang pag-aaral ng refraction at mga optical na katangian. Ang mga diyamante ay ikinabit sa ibabaw, at ang buong nabuo na piyesa ay binalutan ng rhodium. Pinag-iisa ng disenyo ang likas na anyo at ang sining ng paggawa ng alahas, at itinuturing ang mga bahagi bilang iisang kabuuan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Marine Gastropods Singsing ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Marine Gastropods Singsing ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Marine Gastropods Singsing ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: When speaking of nature as a primary source of creative inspiration, it is through understanding nature itself that we discover the technical solutions for transforming natural elements into industrial functions, all while respecting the essence of nature and making it accessible to all.
The use of diverse, yet carefully selected, natural materials creates the concept of a 'circular' piece of jewelry, where no single part can exist independently from the others.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions are: the height is mm 34,40 to mm 26,30. The top part diameter is mm 34,20 to mm 27,60 and the bottom part diameter is mm 19,20 to mm 17,80.
Tags: Ring Gold Seashell Tourmaline Marine Gastropods Art Design Unique Piece
Production Technology: | dissected a marine gastropod to create a sculpture.

After observing and scanning the unused part with a 3D scanner, I began designing the object, which is made up of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. The central stone is a tourmaline, precisely cut to maximize its reflection, following a study on refraction and optical properties. After the first cleaning, the piece was assembled, set with diamonds, cleaned again, and finally rhodium-plated.
Design Challenge: Creative and naturalistic research on shells collected from the seabed and coral reefs. An analysis of the variety of shapes and colors and their transformation over time. Once, in some cultures, shells were used as currency, a practice now almost disappeared, relegated to decorative details on common objects. This work serves as a reminder of climate change, which alters colors and whitens corals and shells, erasing a part of island culture.
Research: Inspired by the intricate beauty of marine gastropods, I explored their spiral forms to create a unique piece. Using 3D scanning and the lost-wax technique, I crafted this object in 18k gold, set with diamonds and a central tourmaline, and finished with rhodium plating. It began as a concept, an emotion-driven idea that evolved through intense personal study and creative realization.
Inspiration: Inspired by the beauty and form of marine gastropods, I undertook a deep study to analyze their spiral structure. The architectural perfection I discovered was astonishing. The grace of these creatures guided my creativity, allowing me to translate their natural perfection into a unique design. This ring represents a fusion of nature and art, a tribute to the wonder of the marine world.
Project Duration: February 2023 - April 2023 in Milano
Operation Flow: This distinctive piece is noteworthy for its significant design. The ring draws inspiration from the geometry and forms found in marine nature, with a particular focus on Marine Gastropods. This creation not only possesses a profound meaning but also exhibits an extraordinary and intricate design that underscores its artistic complexity.
Team Members: Tiziano Andorno
Image Credits: Domenico Festa