Marine Gastropods
Marine Gastropods is a ring inspired by the spiral forms of marine snails. The form was studied from a dissected shell, which was recorded with a three-dimensional scanner. The ring is made of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. A central tourmaline is cut to increase reflection, following a study of refraction and optical properties. Diamonds are set into the surface, and the assembled piece is rhodium plated. The design joins natural form with jewelry craft and treats the parts as one whole.
Marine Gastropods Ring by Tiziano Andorno has been identified as a creative illustration of fashion design by the A' Design Award. Marine Gastropods Ring received the Silver A' Design Award in Jewelry Design in 2025. The A' Jewelry Design Award is a highly prestigious international design competition that honors exceptional design of rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, cufflinks, anklets and more.
