Jewelry

Explore 292 award-winning designs tagged Jewelry on A Design News.

Designer: Nana Watanabe Work: Earrings Tag: Jewelry

Shrimps

A paper pattern is created, and the design is programmed into a computer for embroidery. After embroidering on organza fabric, it is heat cut and folded like origami to form a three dimensional shape. The piece is lightweight yet maintains a sturdy structure, ensuring it retains its shape during storage and wear. The careful selection of materials and expert craftsmanship recreate the natural texture and movement of a shrimp, with particular attention to details such as the eggs in the abdomen. The use of gradient dyed rayon thread captures the enchanting beauty of marine life.

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Designer: Paloma Sanchez Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Core

Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.

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Designer: Nono Lu Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Ocean

Ocean is a handmade necklace inspired by the waves of the sea. The piece is made of platinum with blue gradient enamel and is set with emerald, sapphire and diamond. The emerald shows a deep green tone that recalls the color of the sea. The diamonds add bright points of light, similar to foam on water. The clear blue of the sapphire recalls calm open water. The curved lines follow the shape of waves and give the necklace a soft and flowing form. The necklace measures 45 by 10 millimeters and is presented in luxury packaging.

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Designer: Yuk King Hui Work: Ring Tag: Jewelry

Where Dreams Lie

Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, whether it is a fantasy or a stage of sleep which leads to Yukking design as a combination of two rings into one. The ring is set entirely in 18k yellow gold with a constellation of more than 20 carats of over 900 Colour Sapphires in 100 different shades. It is also adorned with Alexandrite, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, and White and Champagne Diamonds. As a result of more than 500 hours of engineering and craft, the ring is finished with set stones in all dimensions with 4 different types of settings.

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Designer: Sirui Sophia Zhu Work: Necklace Pendant Tag: Jewelry

Whispers Under Wings

Whispers Under Wings is a necklace pendant shaped as a beetle. The hollow wings form a delicate openwork shell that holds a small suspended sprite inside. As the wearer moves, the inner sprite shifts and produces a soft, bell-like sound. The pendant was developed through digital modeling and made in silver by lost-wax casting, followed by hand finishing, polishing and careful assembly. The piece measures 20 by 40 by 15 millimeters. The beetle is used as a symbol of protection, transformation and resilience, while the moving sprite suggests fragility and imagination.

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Designer: mandy morris Work: Earrings Tag: Jewelry

Reflection

Reflection is a pair of asymmetric earrings made from repurposed 18ct white gold. The gold is drawn into wire to form the body of the main earring. The larger left earring hooks around the ear, while the right earring is a small stud. A separate drop section can be attached to either earring or slid onto a chain and worn as a pendant. Sapphires and diamonds are grain set and bezel set by hand. The design is inspired by a bird viewing its own reflection in water, and by the contrast between the side that is shown and the side that is kept hidden.

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Designer: yangdongsheng Xiang Work: Jewelry Collection Tag: Jewelry

Observing

The work uses layers of circular outlines and changes in folds to design the process of human cognition of the world. The nested structure of concentric circles makes the work present an aesthetic feeling of continuous expansion or contraction, and the overall work reflects a comfortable sense of flow. The combination of gold and diamonds creates a rich and colorful picture and a texture of contrasting layers. The two texture treatments on the metal deepen the layering and spatial extension of the work, reflecting good craftsmanship.

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Designer: Pavit Gujral Work: Fine Jewelry Tag: Jewelry

Starfish Collection

The Starfish Collection by Pavit Gujra is inspired, bold and unique. Pavit is very passionate about colors, animals and nature and takes inspiration from them. The Starfish Collection is inspired from her scuba diving in the Andaman. Starfish being celestial symbols of infinite divine love, also holds characteristics such as intuition, brilliance, vigilance and inspiration. The Collection has been set in 18K Gold with over 4000 pieces Sapphires, Garnets and round brilliant Diamonds and completed with Tahitian Pearls. Pavit aims to be the Popstar of the Fine Jewelry industry!

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Designer: Jingcheng Wu Work: Earring Tag: Jewelry

Acacia

The designer was fascinated by the geometrical form of a seed given to him by his daughter and he started the design. In nature, nothing is complete and everything is complete is the first thought one can think when one sees this pair of earrings. The ring has a smooth and beautiful shape, and the precious stones are like the seed coming out from the ground, waving for your attention. It's very unique, the nature, and of course the jewelry.

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Designer: Elinn Fang Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Midnight Tide

Midnight Tide is a necklace made of 18ct white gold with inlaid diamonds. The neckpiece consists of 79 individually modeled units, each cast to serve a specific function and shaped in reference to human bones. The units interconnect through an original linkage mechanism inspired by body ligaments, which creates controlled tension and fluid movement. Each unit was prototyped, assembled and recast with precise adjustment, and the joints were fine-tuned by hand. The resulting form recalls the movement of ocean tides across the shoulder.

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Designer: Alexia Ciaudo Work: Pendant Tag: Jewelry

Neptune

Neptune is a pendant designed as a statement jewelry piece. Asymmetrical sweeping loops form an infinity motif inspired by planetary rings and ocean tides. A central pear-cut aquamarine anchors the structure, and brilliant-cut diamonds are flush-set along the arcs. The open geometry allows light to enter from all sides, so the stones catch light as the wearer moves. The recommended material is high-polished 18kt white gold. The form is divided into three components, which reduces the weight to 10.9 grams and eases polishing, gem setting and welding.

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Designer: Konstantinos Chamamtzis Work: Bracelet Tag: Jewelry

Pencil Collection

The design is a blend of Aesthetics, Originality, Creativity, Plasticity in a piece. Costis loves to enhance the sculptural element in any object, by taking the ordinary and elevating it into the realm of extraordinary. He is intrigued by the challenge of elevating a simple, everyday item into a piece of art. This bracelet brings out the beauty of a pencil, which as an object may seem humble, but is actually the mere medium of Costis's creativity: with his pencil he creates his drawings. The bracelet slides through the hand and rolls around the wrist so comfortably.

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