Irises Ring by Larissa Moraes Is Granted the A' Design Award in Jewelry Design

Larissa Moraes honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Irises Ring by Larissa Moraes has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the A' Design Award

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

More About Irises Ring

Irises is a double ring inspired by a painting by Vincent van Gogh. The painting shows blue flowers with long, sword shaped leaves. In the ring, the flowers are represented by blue sapphire and by London and sky topaz, while sculptured gold forms the leaves in movement. The ring is made of 18 karat gold by hand, with a matte finish and prong settings. The piece is light and comfortable to wear. The intent is to bring the colors and forms of nature and painting into a wearable object.

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 5 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2019 - 2020 to 2023 - 2024 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Entries typically include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Awarded jewelry designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/jewelry

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/108585
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/108585
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!108585
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/255724
Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.larissamoraesjewelry.com/

Media Contact

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+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Irises Ring
Function: Ring
Category: Jewelry Design
Discipline: Fashion Design
Industry: Luxury and Fashion
Colors: Burly Wood, Dark Khaki, Khaki, Blanched Almond and Seashell
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Larissa Moraes
Country: Brazil
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2023 - 2024
Design ID: #108585

Credits

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: Van Gogh’s irises have blue flowers with sword shaped leaves that are long and laminar. The flowers are represented in this double ring by sapphires and topazes while the sculptured gold conveys the leaves in their movement. The double ring is both comfortable and stunning!
Inspiration: Irises Vincent van Gogh Date: 1889; Saint-rémy-de-provence, France Style: Post-Impressionism Genre: landscape Media: oil, canvas Location: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US Dimensions: 71 x 93 cm
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.
Realization and Technology: Gold 18K Blue Sapphire 0,52CT Topaz London 0,15CT Topaz Sky 0,21CT Handmade, matte finish and prong setting
Operation and Interaction: Lightweight Confortable Perfect ergonomics Durable Bold Unforgettable Gorgeous
Project Duration and Location: The project started in september 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil, and finished in January 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Specifications: Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 2,38 x 5,14 x 1,34 mm Net Weight: 12,26g Diameter 17,5 and 17,8 mm Brazil Size 17 and 18 US Size 6 3/4 and 7 1/4
Keywords: Jewelry, fine jewelry, high jewelry, jewelry design, jewelry designer, Jeweller, ring