Jewelry

Discover 292 award-winning designs tagged Jewelry on A Design Magazine.

Brand: SHANSHAN HUANG Design Type: Earring Category: 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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Brand: Jiancheng Tian Design Type: Earrings Category: 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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Brand: Andrea Ragazzo Design Type: Cufflinks Category: 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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Brand: Mehdi Moazzen Design Type: Dual Purpose Ring Category: 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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Brand: Yao Xiong Design Type: Incense Stick Ring Category: 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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Brand: Juanjuan Hu Design Type: Jewellery Category: 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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Brand: Martin Iglody Design Type: Mens Watch Category: Jewelry

SS Navigator

The SS Navigator was born out of the passion for marine style timepieces. They are equipped with a host of marine - inspired features and designed under this influence which embodies the beautiful atmosphere of life at sea. The main elements of nautical theme as seen on watch dials are nautical chart and teak deck. The design of mechanical watches eliminates the need to use and replace batteries, reducing the carbon footprint on the earth. For this reason the SS Navigator is powered by mechanical automatic tourbillon movement.

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Brand: Vadim Kibardin Design Type: Watch Category: Jewelry

Just

Just is a wristwatch designed for quick and easy reading of the time. The case is flat and angled, and is thicker on the twelve o'clock side, so the dial faces the wearer. The time can be read without turning the wrist, for example while driving or while working with tools. A solid screw-in frame is fitted to the back of the case and replaces standard lugs, holding the 22 mm strap snugly. The position of the crown allows wear on the left or the right wrist. Five dial versions combine Arabic numerals and stick markers. The case measures 42 mm by 42 mm by 15 mm.

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Brand: Roman Zelenin Design Type: Decorative Figurine Category: Jewelry

Elysium

Elysium is a decorative figurine that shows a hummingbird drinking nectar from a flower. The figurine is made of silver and set with 1848 lab-grown gemstones. Elysium consists of 31 unique parts and measures 116 mm by 116 mm by 165 mm. A computerised workflow, three-dimensional printing and a patented direct casting method were used to form a hollow shell with a metal thickness of 0.35 mm. The bird meets the stem at a single point, so the centre of mass was calculated with care. The stem shows zones of destruction with a black finish, recalling the fragile balance of nature.

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Brand: Brusset Sébastien Design Type: Sustainable Innovative Eyewear Category: Jewelry

JAM Vision Track3

JAM Vision Track3 is an eyeglass frame designed for a low environmental impact. The fronts and tips are made of PA11 by additive manufacturing, which limits material waste. The temples and bridge are laser cut from fully recycled stainless steel. Each frame is made on demand, so stock and surplus are avoided. All parts are joined mechanically, without solder or glue, so a single part can be replaced if it breaks. A patented magnetic hinge removes the need for screws and was tested through 100,000 folding cycles without loss of performance. The complete frame weighs less than 20 grams.

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Brand: Sanaz Doost Design Type: Ring Category: Jewelry

Mushroom Fantasy

Mushroom Fantasy is a ring inspired by the world of mushrooms and childhood fairy tales. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is hand fabricated from scratch. The alloy, sheets, wires and tubes were all made by hand. Golden layers recall mushroom gills, while natural blue sapphires in different shades represent drops of rain. The layers and the sapphires appear suspended, without a visible base. The side view follows a golden spiral. A matte textured finish covers the surface. The ring measures 30 mm in width, 20 mm in depth and 30 mm in height.

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Brand: Maya McCormack Design Type: Jewelry Collection Category: Jewelry

Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro is a jewelry collection built from a single link form repeated in many variations. The links are 3D printed in ABS thermoplastic polymer already connected, which gives the pieces light weight and free movement. Selected links are cast in sterling silver, using rubber moulds and waxes taken from the prints. Natural dye and applied crystals add colour and texture on the front and the back, so the earrings can be viewed from all angles. Computer-aided design is joined with traditional silversmith techniques, so every piece begins from the same form yet ends as unique.

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