Fairies 動態耳環 by Margarita Prykhodko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 金獎 in 珠寶設計 Competition Category.

金珠寶· 2021

Fairies 動態耳環

by Margarita Prykhodko

Client: Sybarite Jewellery

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 珠寶 Category

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The Design

About Fairies 動態耳環

Fairies 係一對以晝夜二元性為靈感嘅動態耳環。呢對不對稱嘅組合包括「日之精靈」，以白金製成，配以鑽石花朵同隱藏嘅祖母綠心形寶石；以及「夜之精靈」，以黑化黃金製成，配以紅寶石心形寶石、鑽石星星同新月。兩個精靈嘅腿部都可以活動，並各有獨特嘅面容。設計先以3D模型製作蠟版原型，再以黃金鑄造，然後經人手修飾同拋光。喺各部件接合之前，合共鑲嵌咗403粒珍貴寶石。呢對耳環依然輕巧易佩戴。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Fairies 動態耳環是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Fairies 動態耳環將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Fairies 動態耳環激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: These earrings are an asymmetric duo. Moreover, there are two hidden secrets designed specifically for these earrings. One white gold earring is depicted as a Fairy of the Day, her dress adorned with diamond flowers and an Emerald Heart within. The other earring, Fairy of the Night, is depicted in black gold: her Ruby Heart is in the light of white diamond stars and the crescent moon.
Dimensions & Packaging: The pair of Fairies Earrings is made in white & blackened gold (18ct), 11.78cts white diamonds, 0.05ct emeralds, 0.04ct rubies
And weighs only 20.58g total.
Height 89.00 mm x Width 30.00 mm. The Fairies Earrings come in the classic Sybarite box with a logo. Materials: carton, suede. Colours: blue, gold
Tags: Sybarite, SybariteJewellery, Earrings, Masterpiece, Kinetic, Fairies
Production Technology: Developed in the 3D Matrix program for the jewellery industry based on the Rhinoceros program, a 3D model was created. After the fairies were grown by prototyping on a 3D printer from wax, the cast was made in gold. They were processed by hand and polished with jewellery threads, for the perfect shine of the gems and showing their cut, clarity and colour. After that, 403 precious stones were fixed into the base product and only then the parts were connected into the final figurines.
Design Challenge: The number one challenge is to combine the design of the piece with its technical side while maintaining it lightweight, wearable and ergonomic.
Research: Traditionally, jewellers have created static pieces for thousands of years. By adding movement to the jewellery I allow our pieces to come alive, inspired by the beauty of magic and nature. As a jeweller, my concept is to find ways to introduce kinetic effects and hidden secrets that are a unique joy to own.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by the duality of Day and Night and my sincere belief that all women have something magical about them, just like Fairies. Asymmetric and contrasting, yet with their secrets alike, this duality demonstrates how different and similarly spectacular women can be any time of the day. No matter the appearance or skin tone, age or beliefs, all of us are mesmerising Fairies, gifting our magic to the dearest ones when our hearts are filled with love.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2020 in London and finished in January 2021 in London. The overall process of production, improvements and quality check took about one year. These earrings have never been exhibited before.
Operation Flow: The earrings have multiple wondrous features, such as hidden details, moving legs, ruby and emerald hearts, and different individual faces.
Patents: Trademark number UK00003338242 (2018) Trademark Sybarite, Sybarite Jewellery, Sybarite Jewelry.
Image Credits: Margarita Prykhodko