Core Umgexo by Paloma Sanchez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ubucwebe Competition Category.

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Core Umgexo

by Paloma Sanchez

Client: Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ubucwebe Category

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The Design

About Core Umgexo

I-Core yenziwe ngesandla, omunye wohlobo, umgexo onezibonelo ezimbili ze-silicon ezivela ku-Swiss Apls obambe umgogodla wesafire opinki wemvelo wase-Sri Lankan. Idizayini inama-accents egolide abukeka encibilikile angu-18kt kanye neketanga legolide elingu-18kt. I-Pink Sapphire 2.5cts ekhazimulayo eyindilinga eyisikiwe isebenza njengendawo emaphakathi yomgexo, iqopha isikhala saso phakathi kwezibonelo ezimbili ze-silicon njengokungathi itshe eliyigugu lephula umhlaba ukuze libone ukukhanya. Umklamo ubamba ngempumelelo ingqikithi ye-genesis yamatshe ayigugu ngendlela ebukekayo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Core Umgexo iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Core Umgexo ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Core Umgexo iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: a Handmade one-of-a-kind necklace two silicon specimens holding a pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt "melted" gold accents and 18kt gold chain.
Dimensions & Packaging: dimensions: h:4cm x w:3cm x t: 1cm
materials: gold: g. round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire: 2.5cts. 100% Silicon (Si) specimens:
Tags: Jewelry, Sapphire, Silicon, Art, Gold, One of a Kind, Handmade,
Production Technology: The necklace has been handmade using a wax casting technique. The minerals have not been subjected to any color or clarity-enhancing treatment.
The materials are: 18kt gold, pure silicon specimens, and a natural Sri Lankan Pink Sapphire.
Inspiration: Core draws inspiration from the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The intense pressure and heat these natural elements undergo give birth to the stunning treasures that captivate our senses. It is this very process that serves as the foundation for the necklace's design.

The centerpiece of the necklace is a breathtaking 2.5cts natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire, which represents the pinnacle of natural beauty that results from this process. This gemstone, like all precious gems, is a true marvel to behold, having slowly grown over time into a coveted treasure that nature offers us.

Complementing this beautiful sapphire are two Silicon specimens representing the earth's crust, from which these gems are born. These specimens were carefully selected for their dark color and rough texture, being a stark contrast to the bright pink and smooth faceting of the sapphire.

Together, these elements create a truly exceptional piece of jewelry that celebrates the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The necklace serves as a timeless reminder of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, a treasure to be cherished and admired for years to come.
Project Duration: The project started in 2019 in Switzerland, where I found the two silicon Specimens, later on, in Sri Lanka, I found the pink sapphire, and they all remained in my locker. In 2021, I came up with the design after a conversation with my precious son, who suffers from Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) level 1, and sometimes feels trapped in his body.
The piece was finished by June 2021.
Operation Flow: The necklace is worn with a detachable gold chain. the locking mechanism allows for the length to be adjusted manually.
Team Members: Paloma Sanchez
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.
Image #2: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core back, 2021.
Image #3: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 1, 2021.
Image #4: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core model 2, 2021.
Video Credits: Creator Paloma Sanchez The Art of Jewelry, Core, 2021.