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Larissa Moraes Receives the Golden A' Design Award for Van Gogh Earrings in Jewelry Design

Larissa Moraes recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category for Van Gogh Earrings by Larissa Moraes. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Golden A' Design Award Means

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Regarding Van Gogh Earrings

Earrings inspired by the Almond Tree in Blossom painted by Van Gogh. The delicacy of the branches are reproduced by delicate Cartier-type chains that, like the branches, sway with the wind. The various shades by different gemstones, from almost white to a more intense pink, represent the shades of your flowers. The cluster of blooming flowers are represented with different cutstones. Made with 18k gold, pink diamonds, morganites, pink sapphires and pink tourmalines. Polished and textured finish. Extremely light and with perfect fit. This is the arrival of spring in the form of a jewel.

About Larissa Moraes

I grew up in colorful household filled with art history books, canvases and brushes. Being the daughter of a struggling artist, I sought refuge in the pursuit of a stable career in law. After studying law, I started working as a legal aide in Brazil´s Senate and the federal government in Brasilia, Brazil´s capital. After years of exposure to heavy state bureaucracy, I realized that my heart was not where my work was and strived to find other employment opportunities where I could satisfy my creative desires. A friend of mine introduced me to the jewelry world and it was love at first sight. I initially started drawing and designing after I would return home from work…

Award Record

This recognition makes Larissa Moraes a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Jewelry Design Award

The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Typical entries include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. The awarded jewelry designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/jewelry

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Van Gogh Earrings
Function
Earrings
Category
Jewelry Design
Discipline
Fashion Design
Industry
Luxury and Fashion
Colors
Antique White, Burly Wood, Wheat, Dark Khaki and Rosy Brown
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Larissa Moraes
Country
Brazil
Recognition
Golden A' Design Award
Edition
2019 - 2020
Design ID
#104709

Credits

Team
Alfeu Mundin
Image Credits
Main Image / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #1 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #2 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #3 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio Optional Image #4 / Photo / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Photographer Vanessa Zamaio / illustration / Illustrator: Larissa Moraes (Designer) / Creator Larissa Moraes (Designer)

Design Details

Unique Properties
Pair of handmade earrings made with the best raw material: 18k gold, pink diamonds, morganites, pink sapphires and pink tourmalines. The earrings are extremely light and with perfect trim. It innovates in freedom in the choice of diferent gemstones, diferent formats and gradient of shades of pink.
Inspiration
The jewels in this collection were inspired by the works of artist Vincent Van Gogh. The earrings presented were inspired by the "Almond tree in blossom" canvas. The branches are represented by the currents and the different shapes and the gradient in the shades of pink represent the flowers in different phases. Just as a tree has its branches moving with the wind, the earring has balance and delicacy.
Research
After extensive research on van Gogh's paintings (there are almost 2000 works), the painting was chosen that would be the inspiration for the design. Then research was carried out on the painted tree (understanding of what the painter saw to be inspired). Realized the ideal design of the piece and choice of the ideal materials for execution.
Challenge
During the search for the idealized materials, some types of gemstones were not located and some cut formats were unavailable. The acquisition of gemstones in other formats and types was carried out and a new design was performed adapting to the materials found. Another challenge was to find stones with the right weight in order to make an earring with 25 gemstons extremely light.
Realization and Technology
Earrings in gold 18K with pink turmalines 11,08CT, pink sapphires 4,22CT, morganites 1,00CT and pink diamonds 0,76CT. Matte and polished finish. Textured finish. Cartier-type chains.
Operation and Interaction
Lightweight Confortable Perfect ergonomics Durable Gorgeous
Project Duration and Location
The project started in september 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil, and finished in January 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Specifications
Weight of each earring: 7,32 grams. Length: 6,5mm. Width: 2,4mm.
Keywords
#jewelry #finejewelry #highjewelry

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