Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà by Teodora Szabo Tonki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Ara Competition Category.
IdẹOhun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Ara· 2026
Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà
Client: Viverté Jewellery
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Ara Category
- 8,323
- Verified Award Winner
- Verify Award Status for #178752
The Design
About Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà
Alilea Alba jẹ́ òrùka ìfẹ́sọ́nà tí a rí ìmísí rẹ̀ láti inú ijó ìfẹ́ àwọn ẹyẹ paradise. Ètò ọ̀nà méjì tí ó tẹ̀ bí ọrun rán ni létí ìfarahàn ìyẹ́ apá tí ń fẹ́, ó sì gbé òkúta iyebíye àárín kalẹ̀ nínú ìrísí tí ó ṣí sílẹ̀. Wúrà funfun 14k ni a fi ṣe òrùka náà, a sì gbé morganite oníge péárì tí ó jẹ́ karati 3.00 àti àwọn dáyámọ́ńdì tí ó tó karati 0.76 lápapọ̀ sí i. Àwọn dáyámọ́ńdì tí a gbé kalẹ̀ ní ọ̀nà pave tẹ̀lé àwọn ìlà oníkọ̀rọ̀fọ̀ ti ìrísí náà. A ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ ìrísí náà nípasẹ̀ ìṣàpẹẹrẹ 3D àti ìtẹ̀wé 3D láti mú kí ó dọ́gba pẹ́rẹ́pẹ́rẹ́, lẹ́yìn náà ni a fi ọwọ́ parí rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú ìṣọ́ra. Abẹ́ ẹ̀rọ awò-nǹkan-kékeré (microscope) ni a ti gbé gbogbo àwọn òkúta kalẹ̀ fún ìpéye.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà 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 Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà 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. Alilea Alba Òrùka Ìfẹ́sọ́nà 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
- The rings structure echoes the sweeping wing gestures of birds of paradise, framing the morganite in a dynamic, open silhouette that suggests both movement and balance. Its dual arc form highlights the gemstone as the heart of the composition, while the pavé set diamonds enhance the sense of radiant motion. The design stands out through its sculptural elegance and symbolic expression of feminine grace.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
- Tags
- biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
- Production Technology
- Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features a pear cut 3,00 ct morganite and 0,76 ct of diamonds. The form was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by meticulous hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refinement, merging traditional goldsmithing heritage with contemporary technical precision.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was distilling the fluid, expressive wing movements of birds-of-paradise into a refined, wearable form. Balancing the emotional intensity of courtship with the traditional expectations of an engagement ring required careful restraint. Technical limits of micro-casting and setting stones on curved, flowing shapes demanded multiple prototypes before achieving a form that felt both alive and enduring.
- Research
- This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how the courtship movements of South American birds-of-paradise could be translated into jewelry. Observation, sketches and 3D modeling were used to study motion and form, supported by videos and scientific sources. Several prototypes tested proportions and wearability. The final design captures the energy of a wingbeat, showing how natural gestures can inspire emotionally resonant, contemporary jewelry with real value for both design practice and client experience.
- Inspiration
- This design is inspired by the elegant courtship dances of birds of paradise, whose expressive wing movements mirror the rhythm and emotional intensity of passionate relationships. Their graceful arcs and unfolding gestures guided the silhouette of the piece, symbolising confidence, allure and the radiant strength of femininity. The result is a jewel that captures both motion and harmony in a contemporary, refined form
- Project Duration
- The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
- Operation Flow
- The Alilea Alba ring is worn like a flowing sculpture that gently follows the hand’s movement. Its wing-like curves guide the eye toward the central morganite, creating a soft sense of motion without any mechanical parts. Light catches the stones differently with each gesture, making the ring feel alive. The interaction is simple yet expressive: the design enhances emotion through shifting reflections, giving the wearer a quiet, intimate sense of presence.
- Team Members
- Teodóra Szabó Tönki
Erneszt Szabó Tönki
Sponsored
Explore Beyond Designers.org
Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.
More to Explore
Related Designs
Explore more award-winning designs from the same category, selected by merit.
