18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú by Roman Zavolunov is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Gíláàsì Ojú Competition Category.
IdẹGíláàsì Ojú· 2026
18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú
Client: Romano Rozay
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Gíláàsì Ojú Category
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The Design
About 18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú
Ìgò-ojú Romano Rozay 18k tí ó jẹ́ àwọ̀ rose àti wúrà ni a fi ọwọ́ ṣe ní orílẹ̀-èdè Amẹ́ríkà pẹ̀lú àwọn ọ̀nà ìṣe alágbẹ̀dẹ wúrà ìbílẹ̀. Àpẹẹrẹ náà so àwọn ọ̀nà ìṣe ohun ọ̀ṣọ́ pọ̀ mọ́ ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ ìkọ́lé láti fẹ̀ àpẹẹrẹ jiometrì tí ó bá ìtòlẹ́sẹẹsẹ ojú mu, kí ó sì pèsè ìdúróṣinṣin nígbà wíwọ̀. A ń ṣe àpẹẹrẹ ẹyọ kọ̀ọ̀kan lọ́tọ̀ọ̀tọ̀, kí a kó wọn jọ, kí a sì parí rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú ọwọ́. Gbogbo ètò náà ni a ṣàlàyé nípasẹ̀ ìhùwàsí ohun èlò, ìpéye ìṣẹ̀dá àti agbára ìṣiṣẹ́ ìkọ́lé.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé 18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. 18K Gold Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìgò-Ojú ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This one of a kind 18K rose and white gold eyewear is entirely handcrafted in the USA by a master goldsmith using refined traditional techniques. Conceived as wearable sculpture, the design merges fine jewelry aesthetics with structural precision and balance. Flowing lines follow the natural contours of the face, creating a harmonious and elegant silhouette. Every component is individually shaped, assembled, and finished by hand, reflecting uncompromising craftsmanship and artistic integrity. The result is a unique, timeless creation that embodies enduring luxury and cannot be replicate
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Handcrafted full frame eyewear in 18K rose and 18K white gold with pave diamonds total 1.26 ct. Dimensions are 54 x 16 x 143 mm. Weight without lenses 33.4 g. Features a custom screw and bolt adjustment system with dual purpose solid 18K gold key for lens replacement, alignment, and maintenance. One side is designed for micro screws, the other for structural bolts, enabling precise adjustments without external tools. Includes wooden presentation box, leather case, leather pouch for the gold key, certificate of authenticity, warranty card, care instructions and cleaning cloth.
- Tags
- Handcrafted eyewear, 18K gold frames, luxury eyewear, bespoke sunglasses, fine jewelry craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind design, diamond setting eyewear, artisan made glasses, Romano Rozay
- Production Technology
- Fully handcrafted in a specialized USA atelier. Process includes melting and alloying 18K rose and white gold, precision micro soldering of components, pave diamond setting, hand polishing, engraving, and final assembly with custom screw and bolt system. White spring gold elements are incorporated in temples and connections for enhanced resilience and flexibility. Each step is performed manually, without CNC machines or mass production techniques. One of a kind production, non reproducible
- Design Challenge
- This project was developed through practice based design research focused on creating fully handcrafted luxury eyewear. The objective was to combine structural durability, ergonomic comfort, and aesthetic excellence. The methodology included prototyping, material testing, custom tool development, and repeated manual adjustments. Data was collected through physical testing, wear trials, and long term use evaluation. The result is a unique, reliable, and refined product integrating engineering precision with traditional goldsmith craftsmanship
- Research
- The project was developed and handcrafted around 2016 in New York City, USA. The design and production were carried out after working hours in a professional jewelry workshop at Greenwich St. Jewelers. Custom-made tools and specialized jigs were created for specific production processes. All stages, including concept development, metalwork, assembly, setting, and finishing, were performed manually by the designer using traditional goldsmith techniques and professional workshop equipment
- Inspiration
- Inspired by classical jewelry forms and traditional goldsmithing techniques, reimagined as wearable sculpture. The design draws from the language of fine jewelry; its balance, symmetry, and respect for the human form, translating these principles into eyewear crafted entirely from precious metal. Flowing lines and seamless transitions follow the natural contours of the face, harmonizing strength with delicacy through purity of form and precision craftsmanship
- Project Duration
- The project was developed and handcrafted around 2016 in New York City, USA. The design and production were carried out after working hours in a professional jewelry workshop at Greenwich St. Jewelers. Custom made tools and specialized jigs were created for specific production processes. All stages, including concept development, metalwork, assembly, setting, and finishing, were performed manually by the designer using traditional goldsmith techniques and professional workshop equipment.
- Operation Flow
- The eyewear is designed for intuitive and effortless use. The frame fits naturally to the face, providing balanced weight distribution and long term comfort. The hinges operate smoothly and precisely, ensuring stable opening and closing. Lenses can be replaced by a professional optician when required. The included handcrafted 18K gold tool allows safe and accurate adjustment of screws and components. Every interaction, from wearing to maintenance, reflects precision craftsmanship, durability, and refined functionality
- Team Members
- Roman Zavolunov
- Image Credits
- All images and videos: Roman Zavolunov (Romano Rozay), 2016–2025.
All design, product and visual materials are original and fully owned by the author.
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