Press Release
Bettina Gomez Latus Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for The Golden Viper Multifunctional Pendant in Jewelry Design
Bettina Gomez Latus honored 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 confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category for The Golden Viper Multifunctional Pendant by Bettina Gomez Latus, designed for 1Karat. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 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 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.
Regarding The Golden Viper Multifunctional Pendant
The Golden Viper is a pendant designed to hold a ring securely on a necklace. The form is based on a snake, a long-standing symbol of healing. The pendant allows a ring to be stored on the chain when it cannot be worn on the finger, for example by medical staff at work. The ring is guided through the pendant along the chain and looped back into place, so the necklace does not need to be removed. The piece is cast in 18k gold and polished to a high gloss. The inner diameter suits different ring sizes.
About Bettina Gomez Latus
Jewelry is her passion! Bettina Gomez-Latus says, Jewelry must give pleasure and be uncomplicated. It is intended to underline the charisma and thus the personality of the wearer. She designs jewelry which adapts to the wearer and can be worn for every occasion. No matter if you wear jeans or an evening dress. Crafted precision and the highest knowledge of the materials - stones, pearls, precious metals and enamel - are a prerequisite for unique creations. The most beautiful compliment to the designer are the shining eyes of her customers when they first hold their finished piece of jewelry in their hands.
Award Record
Bettina Gomez Latus is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2016 - 2017 to 2024 - 2025 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/172141
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172141
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172141
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/172304
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.1karat.de
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Golden Viper Multifunctional Pendant
- Function
- Multifunctional Pendant
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Tan, Dark Khaki, Silver, Antique White and Peru
- Images
- 5
- Client
- 1Karat
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bettina Gomez Latus
- Country
- Germany
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172141
Credits
- Image Credits
- Images #1-5: Photographer Achim Küst, The Golden Viper, 2025. Video Credits: Michael Schäfer, The Golden Viper, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- "The Golden Viper" pendant elegantly serves as secure storage for a ring. If circumstances prevent a ring from being worn on the finger, it can be swiftly and safely placed onto the pendant without removing the necklace. Utilizing an intuitive method, the ring seamlessly slides onto the pendant and can be effortlessly removed, enhancing both practicality and aesthetics.
- Inspiration
- The snake has symbolized medical virtues, healing, and immortality since ancient times. Recognizing that medical professionals cannot wear rings at work due to hygiene regulations - often leading to misplaced or lost wedding bands - this pendant was specifically designed as a practical and elegant solution in the form of a snake. Doctors and medical staff can securely store their rings on this necklace, preventing losses commonly associated with hospital attire while ensuring their rings remain easily accessible.
- Research
- The design required thorough empirical research into varying ring sizes to determine optimal pendant dimensions. Multiple prototypes were developed to test the snake pendant's adaptability and functionality. Insights from these tests allowed precise tailoring of the snake’s belly diameter, ensuring compatibility with different ring sizes and delivering a practical, user-friendly jewelry piece with tangible benefits for medical professionals.
- Challenge
- Significant creative and technical challenges arose during prototyping and casting phases. Achieving consistently flawless casting without shrinkage cavities or distortion demanded multiple iterations. Overcoming these obstacles ensured structural integrity and aesthetic excellence in each finished pendant.
- Realization and Technology
- The Golden Viper pendant was initially hand-sketched, digitally rendered using CAD software, prototyped, and subsequently cast in 18k gold (750). The finished piece is meticulously polished to a high gloss, ensuring a premium aesthetic.
- Operation and Interaction
- To secure a ring, the wearer guides it along the necklace chain through the snake-shaped pendant from the top, looping it back upwards, thus safely positioning it. To remove the ring, the wearer simply reverses the process without needing to take off the necklace.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced in September 2024 and was completed in March 2025 in Steinbach (Taunus), Germany.
- Specifications
- Material: 18k gold (750) Weight: approximately 9 grams. Dimensions: Width 17.40 mm x Height 24.40 mm.
- Keywords
- Jewelry, Necklace, Collier, Pendant, Snake Pendant, Doctor, Doctors, Ring, Wedding band, Wedding ring, Gold, Precious Metals