Jewelry

Explore 292 award-winning designs tagged Jewelry on Magazine of Design.

Designer / Brand: Mehdi Moazzen Work: Ring Tag: Jewelry

Solidarity

Solidarity is a handmade ring inspired by the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. The design shows women holding hands around a sphere that represents the Earth. The sphere is set with synthetic gemstones in different colours, which stand for the racial diversity of the world. Two golden birds are nested at the centre. Interwoven bare gold wires represent the cut tresses of Iranian women. The ring is made of silver, gold wire and synthetic stones. A bolt and nut mechanism turns the upper part, so the piece can be worn as a full sphere or as a hemisphere.

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Designer / Brand: Ana Piazza Work: Ring Tag: Jewelry

Gabo

The Gabo ring was designed to encourage people to revisit the playful side of life which is usually lost when adulthood arrives. The designer was inspired by the memories of observing her son playing with his colorful magic cube. The user can play with the ring by rotating the two independent modules. By doing this, the gemstone color sets or the position of the modules can be matched or mismatched. Besides the playful aspect, the user has the choice of wearing a different ring everyday.

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Designer / Brand: Andrea Ragazzo Work: Cufflinks Tag: Jewelry

Coral

Coral is a pair of cufflinks made to hold the cuffs of a shirt together. Many cufflinks are bulky and heavy. Coral instead follows an Italian tradition of simplicity and respect for organic shapes. The open, see-through form gives a light appearance, while the rough inner texture adds contrast. Each cufflink is hand made from sterling silver by lost wax casting. Each piece is polished and plated with platinum or rose gold to keep the shine. The flat, fin-like stem prevents rotation and makes the cufflinks easy to put on and take off.

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Designer / Brand: Yao Xiong Work: Incense Stick Ring Tag: Jewelry

Flowing Incense

Flowing Incense is a ring that also works as an incense burner. Worn as jewellery, the ring shows an elegant organic form. When the wearer feels tired, the ring is removed and used as a burner. Incense is inserted into the ring in the shape of a mountain, and smoke rises from the top, creating a scene for mountain watching and meditation. The design is based on the Chinese ritual of incense burning and joins prehistoric and contemporary references. The pieces are made with Flowing Lithography Ceramic and handcrafted techniques.

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Designer / Brand: Mehdi Moazzen Work: Dual Purpose Ring Tag: Jewelry

Homa

Homa is a dual purpose ring that can also be worn as a necklace. The piece is made of 18K gold and set with synthetic blue ruby. The inner ring is elastic, so the ring can be adjusted to the size of the wearer's finger. A rail mechanism, based on train wheels, allows the ring to be changed into a necklace. A simple lock beneath the piece holds the form in place when the ring is worn on the finger. The design gives the wearer the choice of function and a direct interaction with the object. The name Homa refers to the bird of bliss in Persian literature.

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Designer / Brand: Juanjuan Hu Work: Jewellery Tag: Jewelry

Good Fortune Gourd

Good Fortune Gourd is a jewelry collection made of 18k gold, pearls and diamonds. The gourd is a traditional Chinese symbol of good fortune and wealth. Each gourd shape holds abstract curves that follow the form of the two Chinese characters for big fortune. The collection includes a necklace, earrings and a finger ring. The necklace can be worn with a pearl placed inside the gourd, or with the pearl taken out and hung below as a pendant. 3D printing is used to form the gold parts, which improves the efficiency of the jewelry workshop.

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Designer / Brand: Jiancheng Tian Work: Earrings Tag: Jewelry

Gargantua

The creators cleverly used the structure of the regularly shaped accretion disk and the black ball in the middle to reveal the expansion of the universe and the gravitational motion of black holes. He attempted to describe the disordered and steady-state motion of chaotic systems in his works. The streamlined undulations reveal organic forms, and the work itself reflects a dynamic sense of extension and movement. The combination of karat gold and black chalcedony creates a rich sense of space and gravity flow, showing the power of styling and exquisite craftsmanship.

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Designer / Brand: SHANSHAN HUANG Work: Earring Tag: Jewelry

Goddess

Goddess is a pair of earrings shaped as small human figures in two different postures. One figure stands with the feet level and shoulder-width apart, while the other lifts one knee. One figure holds a gemstone and the other steps on a gemstone, referring to self-knowledge and social responsibility. Each posture carries two gemstones of different sizes, calculated to keep both earrings consistent. The figures are modeled with 3D sculpture technology and cast in gold. Facial features and hair are omitted to keep the human form pure.

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Designer / Brand: Zha Lianghao Work: Proposal Ring Tag: Jewelry

Sprout

Sprout is a proposal ring inspired by Tagore's poem and the designer proposed to his wife with it. It adopts an organic ring set with a single round brilliant cut diamond, which looks like a blooming flower in a naturally growing plant vine. The designer completes the design in 3D software, and uses a 3D printed wax mold to cast 18K gold. Finally, it is manually polished, and inlaid with a round diamond.

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Designer / Brand: Chiaki Miyauchi Work: Earrings Tag: Jewelry

Tooth Fairy

18K Gold Pearl and Diamond Stud Earrings. Inspired by the Tooth Fairy tale. They show a child’s tooth exchange as seen by X ray. On the left, a boy figure is comprised of a primary tooth made of 18K gold with Florentine Finish. A heart shaped pearl beneath represents the incoming adult tooth. On the right, a female figure portrays the Tooth Fairy with heart shaped pearl as wings and an orange Freshwater pearl with a Bezel set RBC diamond depicting the coin she brings in exchange for the tooth.

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Designer / Brand: Fatima Dahmani Work: Bracelet Tag: Jewelry

Taj

Redefining Oriental jewelry is not limited to its conventional forms, but also encompasses its aesthetics and inspirational potential. The Taj bracelet, featuring a simple geometric pattern that unfurls to reveal a mesmerizing 3D lace, encourages women to embrace their boldness and let their inner personality shine. Leveraging new 3D technologies, the design pushes the boundaries of technical innovation to offer creations with intricate and timeless patterns. The Taj bracelet is a jewel with hypnotic properties, capturing the essence of a universal heritage through its innovative design.

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Designer / Brand: Yakobium S.r.o Work: Sandstone Fashion Accessory Tag: Jewelry

Bow Tie

Bow Tie is a wearable accessory made of sandstone. The structure of Bow Tie mimics natural rock formation and is inspired by the sandstone formations of Bohemian Paradise in the Czech Republic. Production combines sketching, three-dimensional modeling, three-dimensional printing, CNC milling and handwork. Each piece is finished by hand, so every accessory is unique. The item measures 114 x 58 x 20 millimeters and is firm yet lightweight. An adjustable pre-tied band fits almost any neck. Size, color and packaging can be customized, and handmade packaging is included.

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