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Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino by Wonhee Kim
Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino by Wonhee Kim
Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino by Wonhee Kim
Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino by Wonhee Kim
Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino by Wonhee Kim

Ferro Gioielleria · 2020

Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino

by Wonhee Kim

  • A' Design Award di Ferro 2020 in Gioielleria
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,614
  • Verification code 5EEA296FF4 · Verify this award
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About Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino

Morning Butterfly è un set composto da ear cuff e orecchini ispirato a una farfalla che vola attraverso la nebbia del primo mattino. Il corpo della farfalla è fuso in oro rosa, mentre le restanti parti sono realizzate in oro bianco. Sulle ali sono disposte rodoliti taglio goccia e pietre melee, mentre diamanti di varie dimensioni sono incastonati lungo una spirale. Un perno auricolare mantiene l'ear cuff saldamente e comodamente in posizione. Il corpo della farfalla funge da binario, così le ali si muovono liberamente e suggeriscono un volo dinamico. Il pistillo di un fiore agisce da rivetto, permettendo alla spirale e alle catenelle di ruotare. Pietre di luna taglio goccia, incastonate a castone, rappresentano la foschia nebbiosa.

About the A' Design Award di Ferro

Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Morning Butterly Ear cuff, orecchino è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.

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Unique Properties
There are several unique features incorporated into this design when it was created. The designer incorporated an ear post into the design to ensure they fit securely to the ear, also allowing the ear cuff to feel comfortable. The rail is designed on the body of the butterfly to allow the wings movement and the illusion of active flying. Finally, the design was created and specifically set the spiral with diamonds, giving the piece graceful movement and a whimsical look.
Dimensions & Packaging
Ear Cuff: 34mm x 22mm x 160mm
Earring: 30mm x 30mm x 94mm
Tags
Creative, Jewelry, CAD, Butterfly, Gold, Rhodolite, Moonstone, Diamond
Production Technology
Both pieces were created in Matrix. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold and the remaining parts are created in white gold. The stones on the butterfly are pear shaped and Rhodolite melee, with various sized diamonds on the spiral portion. Both pieces incorporate chains and bezel set pear shaped moonstones, representing the misty haze.
Design Challenge
The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision into a wearable piece, that also represents specific shapes of a butterfly. It was also very challenging to incorporate movement into my ear cuff design concept and idea. My final challenge was to create a piece that was both active, functional, and comfortable. I feel that I overcame this challenge by creating piece that clearly communicated my vision, incorporated movement, and is comfortable to wear.
Research
My research began first by observing and understanding a shape of butterflies and movement. After I understood the shape and movement, I then researched how to incorporate and design a piece that is intricate, classic, fine, and balanced. Also, because there are very few ear cuff displays available as a reference, I had to design and create my own custom stand for this piece. I researched everything using online resources.
Inspiration
I was inspired to create this piece after listening to the song, Pink Butterfly, composed by Marco Martini. The music gave me the inspiration of a butterfly flying in the early morning, in a foggy mist during sunrise. This beautiful vision inspired me to design a set of ear cuffs, both have a butterfly flying on top of the ear with moving wings. Based on my vision, this earring design represents the butterflies flying on top of a flower with a moving spiral, representing the whimsical mist.
Project Duration
The project was designed and completed in February 2020 in Carlsbad, CA, USA.
Operation Flow
The cuff is connected to the earring back by soldering the chain to the post, ensuring the 6mm diamond stud is secure to the ear. The chain incorporated in the design, makes the piece more versatile both in design and style. The body of the butterfly is created in two parts, the rail and the cap. The back of the butterfly wing moves freely and comfortably inside the rail and with the body capped by soldering. The earring portion has a flower with the pistil that works as a rivet, allowing the spiral and chains to spin and move.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image Credits
Image #1: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #2: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #3: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #4: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #5: Wonhee Kim, 2020

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