Press Release
Gregory Simonov Receives the Silver A' Design Award for The Diamond Lace Jewelry Set in Jewelry Design
Gregory Simonov recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The Diamond Lace Jewelry Set by Gregory Simonov, designed for G&D Unique Designs, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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 Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About The Diamond Lace Jewelry Set
Introducing the Diamond Lace Collection, featuring a statement ring, pendant, and earrings all meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each piece showcases intricate details adorned with emeralds and diamonds. Inspired by the timeless beauty of classical music, the designer aimed to bring a modern touch to the classical style. The precisely angled mirror-like interior of the ring reflects the central stone, creating the glow-like visual impression, while the triangular openings on the sides contribute to its contemporary aesthetic.
About Gregory Simonov
Gregory Simonov, inspired by visual arts and classical music, founded G&D Unique Designs in 2016. He designs and handcrafts each jewelry piece in-house, blending artistic expression with craftsmanship. The brand offers jewelry for various occasions including cocktail events, weddings, and formal evenings. Customers often mention receiving compliments while wearing his pieces, which encourages Gregory to continue creating. G&D Unique Designs reflects a personal and focused approach to jewelry making, with attention to quality and detail in every item. The company remains committed to original design, offering thoughtfully made jewelry that fits a range of styles and moments.
Award Record
This recognition makes Gregory Simonov a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2024 - 2025 edition 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/164205
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164205
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164205
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/358938
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.gnduniquedesigns.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Diamond Lace Jewelry Set
- Function
- Jewelry Set
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Dark Khaki, Peru, Burly Wood, Antique White and Tan
- Images
- 5
- Client
- G&D Unique Designs
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Gregory Simonov
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164205
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Gregory Simon, Diamond Lace, 2024.; Photographer Gregory Simon, Diamond Lace, 2024; Photographer Gregory Simon, Diamond Lace, 2024 Video Credits: Gregory Simon
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the Diamond Lace Collection offers a luxurious set of handcrafted high jewelry pieces. Featuring a stunning statement ring, pendant, and earrings adorned with natural diamonds and centered with captivating emeralds, this collection showcases a delicate lace-like pattern that exudes opulence and sophistication. Drawing inspiration from classical music, the artist has created truly beautiful designs in this lace jewelry set.
- Inspiration
- The Diamond Lace Jewelry set design was inspired by classical music. As an art form, music has the power to deeply resonate with the human soul, evoking visualizations of intricate patterns and captivating ideas. These elements were expertly translated by the artist into stunning pieces of jewelry.
- Research
- With a focus on both classical and contemporary elements, this Diamond Lace collection offers a timeless elegance and modern edge. The artist expertly balances the two styles to make a statement that resonates in our modern times.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenges were to find the perfect ratio between its elements to achieve aesthetically pleasing appearance, and to create the lightweight dimensional structure that would allow light to enhance the central stone's brilliance for an illuminating effect.
- Realization and Technology
- This 18k yellow gold Diamond Lace set features natural diamonds and lab grown natural emeralds for added elegance. The precisely angled polished interior of the ring in the set enhances the brilliance of the central stone, casting a radiant glow that catches light from every direction. This expertly designed feature makes the gem appear brighter and more luminous making it a stunning jewelry choice for any occasion.
- Operation and Interaction
- Expertly crafted using precise techniques and attention to detail, the Diamond Lace set is a flawless representation of artistic expression and aesthetics. This exquisite set exudes sophistication and elegance, making it the perfect addition to any outfit. Its refined appearance captures the essence of the wearer's individual style and taste, while remaining a timeless must-have in any jewelry collection..
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2021 in California, USA and was completed in December 2021 in Texas, USA. It was featured in Tatler UK in August, 2024, and The London Life Magazines in September of 2024.
- Specifications
- Pendant: Weight: 2.3 gr Diameter. 18.5mm Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Ethically Sourced Lab Grown Colombian Emerald 0.75ctw, 24pcs VS G-H Natural Diamonds totaling 0.27ctw. Ring: Weight: 7.8 gr Top Diameter: 18.5mm Total Height: 29.3mm Materials:18K Yellow Gold, Ethically Sourced Lab Colombian Emerald 0.75ctw, 24pcs VS G-H Natural Diamonds totaling 0.27ctw. Earrings: Weight: 9gr . Length:45.6mm. Top Width:18.40mm, Bottom Width: 19.5mm Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Lab Created Natural Columbian Emeralds 1.5tcw, 110 F color White Natural Diamonds totaling 1.5ctw. Earrings Back have Omega posts. Stamps: G&D 18K
- Keywords
- High Jewelry, Diamond Lace, Luxury Jewelry, Ring, Pendant, Earrings, Gold, Emerald, Diamonds
