Waterfall 耳環 by Gergo Futo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 金獎 in 珠寶設計 Competition Category.

金珠寶· 2026

Waterfall 耳環

by Gergo Futo

Client: Viverté Jewellery

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 珠寶 Category

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The Design

About Waterfall 耳環

Waterfall係「湖中仙子」系列嘅一款耳環。雕塑感嘅造型順住耳朵嘅自然弧線設計，貼合人體結構。流麗嘅金屬線條圍住寶石，令人聯想到流水傾瀉嘅動態。呢件作品以14K白金打造，鑲嵌培育鑽石同淡水珍珠。造型先由人手用蠟雕塑，再以脫蠟鑄造技術鑄成。所有寶石都係喺顯微鏡下鑲嵌。當佩戴者郁動嘅時候，鑽石會反射光線，閃爍嘅光芒亦隨之變化。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Waterfall 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Waterfall 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。Waterfall 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: Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the Waterfall earring is a sculptural piece shaped to follow the natural curve of the ear. Its fluid metal lines frame the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The design stands out for its anatomical fit, light-responsive movement and refined minimalism, offering a contemporary interpretation of elegance inspired by natural motion.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 35 mm x 15 Depth mm x 115 Height mm
Tags: Water, freedom, flow, nature, liquid motion
Production Technology: The piece is crafted in 14k white gold, set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. Its flowing, water-like form was first sculpted by hand in wax, then cast using the lost-wax technique. The organic lines were refined with precision, and all stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship
Design Challenge: The main challenge was avoiding a heavy, jewel-dominated look. I chose not to rely on many diamonds, seeking lightness instead of density. Early experiments included pouring molten metal into water to capture natural splashes, but this led to uncontrolled forms. Studying slow motion water imagery helped refine the direction. Balancing fluidity with anatomical fit was complex. The final piece expresses feminine strength through flowing movement rather than mass.
Research: Artistic and practice based research. The goal was to understand how water moves, shines and carries strength, and to translate this into a form that fits the ear naturally. The process included extensive sketching, observation of real water movement and repeated redesign. Several early ideas were abandoned during testing. The final piece was hand-carved to preserve a natural flow. The research improved design clarity and created a stronger emotional and brand connection.
Inspiration: My work is shaped by a lifelong connection to water. Growing up beside an oxbow and later returning to swimming, I was deeply influenced by the quiet weightlessness and shifting light beneath the surface. Because water surrounds us from birth and sustains both the body and the Earth, this collection seeks to honour its purity, fluidity and quiet strength through forms that echo its natural movement.
Project Duration: The design and development of Lady of the Lake took approximately four months, from August 2023 to November 2023. The piece was conceived and completed in the designer’s atelier in Szeged, Hungary. The nearby waterfront environment served as an early source of inspiration during the conceptual phase.
Operation Flow: The diamonds reflect light like the surface of deep water, while metal waves flow naturally along the shape of the ear, as if formed by the body itself. As the wearer moves, the piece responds — light shifts and shimmer appears. It transforms from a static object into a living presence, creating a strong, mythical impression that feels fluid and powerful.
Team Members: Gergő Futó
Erneszt Szabó Tönki