Silver Jewelry Design · 2024
Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry
by Olivia Yao
- A' Design Award 2024 Silver Winner in Jewelry Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Olivia Yao Jewellery International Co., Ltd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 87,904
- Verification code B0DEBBB15F · Verify this award
About Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry
In both Eastern and Western cultures, the bowknot holds historical significance, often linked with elegance and significant social events. The designer approaches the theme of entwined ribbons with a fresh perspective, crafting a dual-purpose piece that balances opulence and simplicity for daily wear. The diamond ribbon ring spans elegantly across two fingers, with discreet clasps enabling its transformation into two distinct components: a bowknot pendant reminiscent of a four-leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist style.
Olivia Yao's Emerald Ribbon Ring Multiwear Jewelry emerges from the distinguished tradition of transformative high jewelry, wherein singular pieces transcend conventional categorical boundaries to offer multiple modes of wearability and aesthetic expression. The work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with the ribbon motif, a decorative element whose lineage extends through centuries of ornamental arts from Rococo decorative vocabulary through Art Nouveau's organic formalism to contemporary interpretations that honor historical precedent while advancing technical innovation. The central emerald, secured by warm yellow gold prongs that provide chromatic punctuation against the predominantly white metal composition, presents the characteristic deep green associated with the most prized specimens, its emerald cut maximizing the display of color saturation and internal luminosity through broad, open facets that function as windows into the stone's verdant depths. The metalwork achieves remarkable technical accomplishment in its simulation of fabric behavior, with each ribbon loop and curl maintaining the convincing dimensionality and apparent weightlessness of silk frozen at the apex of movement, while simultaneously supporting substantial diamond coverage across both convex and concave surfaces. The integration of brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds demonstrates thoughtful consideration of how different cutting styles contribute to the overall luminous effect, with rounds providing scintillation and baguettes offering linear flash that emphasizes the directional flow of the ribbon forms. The piece's multiwear functionality suggests engagement with contemporary concerns regarding jewelry versatility and investment value, offering collectors multiple aesthetic expressions within a single acquisition. One might contemplate how the ribbon symbolism, traditionally associated with gifts, celebration, and the binding of precious things, transforms when rendered in permanent precious materials, suggesting perhaps that certain moments of beauty and connection deserve eternal commemoration.
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- Unique Properties
- The diamond ribbon ring gracefully spans across two fingers, adding a touch of charm to every gesture in social gatherings. Concealed clasps allow the jewelry to transform into two distinct pieces: a bowknot pendant, reminiscent of a four- leaf clover, and a single-knot ring symbolizing confidence and minimalist fashion. This masterpiece seamlessly blends the allure of social events with the confidence of everyday elegance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 58.9mm* Depth 55.5mm* Height 47.8 mm
- Tags
- emerald, diamond, bowknot, jewelry
- Production Technology
- The centerpiece of this ring is a natural, untreated Colombian emerald with a square and symmetric emerald cut. Perfectly placed at the heart of the design, this stunning gem forms the captivating butterfly motif. Beneath the emerald, hidden dual-layer clasps ensure secure and seamless assembly, allowing the wearer the freedom to mix and match with ease.
The Colombian emerald's vivid green hue exemplify its rarity and beauty, making it the focal point of this versatile jewelry piece. With the innovative hidden clasp design, this ring transforms effortlessly, offering the wearer the freedom to create unique looks for any occasion. - Design Challenge
- The intricate detailing in this design, especially the delicate channel set diamonds, requires close collaboration between skilled diamond cutters and master artisans. Achieving the seamless integration of the upper and lower layers of the bowknot motif, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic appeal when worn separately, as well as the graceful elegance when combined, posed a significant challenge.
The utmost precision and meticulous craftsmanship were essential to strike the perfect balance in each element's proportions. - Project Duration
- The project started in Octorber 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- This ring offers both opulence and practicality, as it effortlessly transforms into two pieces, a pendant and a ring, with a simple and quick disassembly. The cleverly concealed clasps, designed with double-layer protection, ensure both the safety and aesthetics of wearing.
- Research
- I take great pride in crafting jewelry with fluid lines. For this design, achieving the perfect harmony of lines and twists in a 360-degree view was my primary focus. Through meticulous adjustments and careful observation of different angles, I successfully developed the 3D model of this exquisite piece.
The true essence of this jewelry lies in its graceful ribbon-like form, brought to life by meticulously setting 130 pieces of diamond in a seamless less channel setting. Each diamond was skillfully cut to match the curves and width of the ribbon, creating a stunning and continuous flow of brilliance. - Inspiration
- The history of the bowknot is rich and meaningful in both Eastern and Western cultures, often associated with elegance and grand social occasions. As a jewelry designer, I aim to bring a breakthrough to the popular theme of entwined ribbons and butterflies by creating a dual-purpose piece that exudes both opulence and simplicity for everyday wear. Striking a balance between extravagance and practicality, this jewelry transcends cultural boundaries.
- Image Credits
- mage #1-5 : Monica Tsai
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