Iron Jewelry Design · 2021

Moshabak Ring

by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost

A' Design Award 2021 Iron Winner in Jewelry Design
Awarded April 15, 2021
CLIENT: Sanaz Doost
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About Moshabak Ring

Moshabak is a ring inspired by the reticular lattice screens of old Persian houses. The ring is worn on the finger and turned toward the light, so the open pattern casts shadows and patterns on the hand. The form is balanced and light in weight. Ergonomic arches on both sides rest against the neighbouring fingers for comfort. The design was modelled in three-dimensional software, printed in wax and cast in 18 karat yellow gold with a high mirror polished finish. Rose gold and silver versions are also produced.

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Unique Properties: The Moshabak ring encourages the user to play with it by rotating it against the light & sunlight while wearing it, to create stunning shadow and patterns on the hand. The user will have a ring which creates a mesmerizing light show on her hand.This ring is not a regular piece, it's an art to wear with the eye-catching manifest.It is well balanced, not heavy, and it also has ergonomically designed arches on both sides to sits perfectly on other fingers, which makes it super comfortable to wear.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 55mm X Depth 10 mm X Height 50mm
Ring size: 7
Tags: jewelry, design, rings, light, jewelry with meanings, Lightshow, Shadow, gold ring, 3d design
Production Technology: I used 3D Jewelry software (Rhino) to design this ring, then it was printed with a 3D printer on nylon as a prototype to make sure it fits well, then 3D printed on wax and then casted with 18K Yellow gold. this ring has high mirror polished finish. it has made with 18k yellow gold but it also has different versions in rose gold and silver.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was to choose an appropriate depth to create the exact shadow and pattern on hand which I wanted. also it was hard to make the piece light weight, balanced and comfortable at the same time. my background in industrial design helped me a lot to create an ergonomic piece which is comfortable to wear.
Project Duration: The project started in august 2020 in Toronto/Canada and finished in the end of 2020 in Toronto/Canada.
Operation Flow: this ring is comfortable and ergonomic which makes it easy to wear.The user can interact and play with the ring by facing it through the light in-order to make mesmerizing light/pattern show on her hand.
Research: I first started from researching, reading and understanding the Philosophy, meanings and history behind this architectural element by using internet, books, videos. This project connected me more to my memories, roots and my homeland. I wanted to express my sweetest childhood memories which was dancing and playing through the beautiful lights which this architectural elements made in Persian houses.I wanted to create a piece of jewelry from a sweet childhood memory which is common among Persians.

Moshabak had a huge role in Persian ancient architecture used as a decorative element.
Inspiration: Moshabak ring was inspired by my childhood memories. Moshabak is the Persian word for reticular, which was a typical architectural element in walls and windows of old Perisan house.This geometric lattice element was a decorative artform with a complex geometric patterns.The reflection of light through this architectural element created a mesmerizing atmosphere in houses.I remember my grandfather’s house, while sunshine bathed the Persian carpets and I was dancing through that magic light show.
Image Credits: Paul Ambtman