Ginto Alahas · 2026
Waterfall Hikaw
by Gergo Futo
- A' Design Award na Ginto 2026 in Alahas
- CLIENT: Viverté Jewellery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 50,830
- Verification code FBB78E7175 · Verify this award
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About Waterfall Hikaw
Ang Waterfall ay isang hikaw mula sa koleksyong Lady of the Lake. Sumusunod ang eskultural na anyo nito sa natural na kurba ng tainga para sa anatomikal na pagkakalapat. Ang umaagos na mga linya ng metal ang nagsisilbing kuwadro ng mga bato at gumugunita sa galaw ng bumabagsak na tubig. Ang piyesa ay ginawa sa 14k white gold at nilagyan ng mga lab-grown na diyamante at mga perlas mula sa tabang na tubig. Ang hugis ay unang inukit sa pamamagitan ng kamay gamit ang wax at pagkatapos ay hinulma gamit ang lost-wax technique. Ang lahat ng bato ay ikinabit sa ilalim ng mikroskopyo. Habang gumagalaw ang nagsusuot, sinasalamin ng mga diyamante ang liwanag at nagbabago ang kislap nito.
About the A' Design Award na Ginto
Ang Waterfall Hikaw ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Ginto, isang napakaprestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong pangunahing-uri, kahanga-hanga at namumukod-tangi. Ang mga nagwagi ng Ginto ay mga likhang lubhang makabago, may pananaw at nakasisilaw sa karilagan na sumasalamin sa talino, karunungan at husay ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Waterfall Hikaw ay isang lubos na pinupuri, nagtatakda-ng-uso at monumental na imbensyon na naghahatid ng walang kapantay na halaga. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Ginto ay isang kahanga-hanga at iginagalang na proyekto na lubos na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Waterfall Hikaw ay lumilikha ng matinding damdamin ng pagnanais, gumigising ng damdamin, nagpapasigla ng pagkamalikhain at nakahuhumaling sa atin.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the Waterfall earring is a sculptural piece shaped to follow the natural curve of the ear. Its fluid metal lines frame the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The design stands out for its anatomical fit, light-responsive movement and refined minimalism, offering a contemporary interpretation of elegance inspired by natural motion.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 35 mm x 15 Depth mm x 115 Height mm
- Tags
- Water, freedom, flow, nature, liquid motion
- Production Technology
- The piece is crafted in 14k white gold, set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. Its flowing, water-like form was first sculpted by hand in wax, then cast using the lost-wax technique. The organic lines were refined with precision, and all stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was avoiding a heavy, jewel-dominated look. I chose not to rely on many diamonds, seeking lightness instead of density. Early experiments included pouring molten metal into water to capture natural splashes, but this led to uncontrolled forms. Studying slow motion water imagery helped refine the direction. Balancing fluidity with anatomical fit was complex. The final piece expresses feminine strength through flowing movement rather than mass.
- Research
- Artistic and practice based research. The goal was to understand how water moves, shines and carries strength, and to translate this into a form that fits the ear naturally. The process included extensive sketching, observation of real water movement and repeated redesign. Several early ideas were abandoned during testing. The final piece was hand-carved to preserve a natural flow. The research improved design clarity and created a stronger emotional and brand connection.
- Inspiration
- My work is shaped by a lifelong connection to water. Growing up beside an oxbow and later returning to swimming, I was deeply influenced by the quiet weightlessness and shifting light beneath the surface. Because water surrounds us from birth and sustains both the body and the Earth, this collection seeks to honour its purity, fluidity and quiet strength through forms that echo its natural movement.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of Lady of the Lake took approximately four months, from August 2023 to November 2023. The piece was conceived and completed in the designer’s atelier in Szeged, Hungary. The nearby waterfront environment served as an early source of inspiration during the conceptual phase.
- Operation Flow
- The diamonds reflect light like the surface of deep water, while metal waves flow naturally along the shape of the ear, as if formed by the body itself. As the wearer moves, the piece responds — light shifts and shimmer appears. It transforms from a static object into a living presence, creating a strong, mythical impression that feels fluid and powerful.
