Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾 by Olivia Yao

Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾 by Olivia Yao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 珠寶設計 Competition Category.

銀珠寶· 2024

Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾

by Olivia Yao

Client: Olivia Yao Jewellery International Co., Ltd

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 珠寶 Category

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The Design

About Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾

在東西方文化中，蝴蝶結都具有歷史意義，常與優雅氣質和重要社交場合相連。設計師以嶄新視角詮釋交織絲帶的主題，創作出一件兼具華麗與簡約的雙重用途作品，適合日常佩戴。這枚鑽石絲帶戒指優雅地橫跨雙指，配備精巧暗扣，可轉化為兩個獨立部件：一個令人聯想到四葉草的蝴蝶結吊墜，以及一個象徵自信與簡約風格的單結戒指。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Emerald Ribbon Ring 多重佩戴首飾是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The diamond ribbon ring gracefully spans across two fingers, adding a touch of charm to every gesture in social gatherings. Concealed clasps allow the jewelry to transform into two distinct pieces: a bowknot pendant, reminiscent of a four- leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist fashion. This masterpiece seamlessly blends the allure of social events with the confidence of everyday elegance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 58.9mm* Depth 55.5mm* Height 47.8 mm
Tags: emerald, diamond, bowknot, jewelry
Production Technology: The centerpiece of this ring is a natural, untreated Colombian emerald with a square and symmetric emerald cut. Perfectly placed at the heart of the design, this stunning gem forms the captivating butterfly motif. Beneath the emerald, hidden dual-layer clasps ensure secure and seamless assembly, allowing the wearer the freedom to mix and match with ease.

The Colombian emerald's vivid green hue exemplify its rarity and beauty, making it the focal point of this versatile jewelry piece. With the innovative hidden clasp design, this ring transforms effortlessly, offering the wearer the freedom to create unique looks for any occasion.
Design Challenge: The intricate detailing in this design, especially the delicate channel set diamonds, requires close collaboration between skilled diamond cutters and master artisans. Achieving the seamless integration of the upper and lower layers of the bowknot motif, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic appeal when worn separately, as well as the graceful elegance when combined, posed a significant challenge.

The utmost precision and meticulous craftsmanship were essential to strike the perfect balance in each element's proportions.
Research: I take great pride in crafting jewelry with fluid lines. For this design, achieving the perfect harmony of lines and twists in a 360-degree view was my primary focus. Through meticulous adjustments and careful observation of different angles, I successfully developed the 3D model of this exquisite piece.

The true essence of this jewelry lies in its graceful ribbon-like form, brought to life by meticulously setting 130 pieces of diamond in a seamless less channel setting. Each diamond was skillfully cut to match the curves and width of the ribbon, creating a stunning and continuous flow of brilliance.
Inspiration: The history of the bowknot is rich and meaningful in both Eastern and Western cultures, often associated with elegance and grand social occasions. As a jewelry designer, I aim to bring a breakthrough to the popular theme of entwined ribbons and butterflies by creating a dual-purpose piece that exudes both opulence and simplicity for everyday wear. Striking a balance between extravagance and practicality, this jewelry transcends cultural boundaries.
Project Duration: The project started in Octorber 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: This ring offers both opulence and practicality, as it effortlessly transforms into two pieces, a pendant and a ring, with a simple and quick disassembly. The cleverly concealed clasps, designed with double-layer protection, ensure both the safety and aesthetics of wearing.
Image Credits: mage #1-5 : Monica Tsai