Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Goes to Alilea Alba Engagement Ring by Teodora Szabo Tonki
Teodora Szabo Tonki of Viverté Jewellery recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 27, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Alilea Alba Engagement Ring by Teodora Szabo Tonki of Viverté Jewellery has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Alilea Alba Engagement Ring
Alilea Alba is an engagement ring inspired by the courtship dances of birds of paradise. The dual arc structure recalls sweeping wing gestures and frames the central gemstone in an open silhouette. The ring is crafted in 14k white gold and set with a pear cut morganite of 3.00 carats and diamonds totaling 0.76 carats. The pave set diamonds follow the curved lines of the form. The shape was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by careful hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope for accuracy.
About Teodora Szabo Tonki
Gergő Futó is a jewelry designer and goldsmith working at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. As a member of Viverté Jewellery, he is involved in both the conceptual development and the physical creation of each piece. His work focuses on exploring the relationships between form, movement, and material, drawing inspiration not only from natural structures but also from imagination and an interest in the unknown.
About Viverté Jewellery
A second-generation jewelry workshop creating fully handcrafted pieces from design to finishing. The studio blends traditional goldsmithing with modern techniques to produce unique, custom-made works. Led by a family of artisans, the workshop is known for
Award Record
This recognition makes Teodora Szabo Tonki of Viverté Jewellery 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. 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/178752
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/178752
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!178752
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/376464
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://viverte.com/collections/balloeden-1/products/alilea-
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Alilea Alba Engagement Ring
- Function
- Engagement Ring
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Rosy Brown, Silver, Gray, Gainsboro and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Teodora Szabo Tonki
- Country
- Hungary
- Brand
- Viverté Jewellery
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #178752
Credits
- Team
- Teodóra Szabó Tönki and Erneszt Szabó Tönki
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The rings structure echoes the sweeping wing gestures of birds of paradise, framing the morganite in a dynamic, open silhouette that suggests both movement and balance. Its dual arc form highlights the gemstone as the heart of the composition, while the pavé set diamonds enhance the sense of radiant motion. The design stands out through its sculptural elegance and symbolic expression of feminine grace.
- Inspiration
- This design is inspired by the elegant courtship dances of birds of paradise, whose expressive wing movements mirror the rhythm and emotional intensity of passionate relationships. Their graceful arcs and unfolding gestures guided the silhouette of the piece, symbolising confidence, allure and the radiant strength of femininity. The result is a jewel that captures both motion and harmony in a contemporary, refined form
- Research
- This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how the courtship movements of South American birds-of-paradise could be translated into jewelry. Observation, sketches and 3D modeling were used to study motion and form, supported by videos and scientific sources. Several prototypes tested proportions and wearability. The final design captures the energy of a wingbeat, showing how natural gestures can inspire emotionally resonant, contemporary jewelry with real value for both design practice and client experience.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge was distilling the fluid, expressive wing movements of birds-of-paradise into a refined, wearable form. Balancing the emotional intensity of courtship with the traditional expectations of an engagement ring required careful restraint. Technical limits of micro-casting and setting stones on curved, flowing shapes demanded multiple prototypes before achieving a form that felt both alive and enduring.
- Realization and Technology
- Crafted in 14k white gold, the ring features a pear cut 3,00 ct morganite and 0,76 ct of diamonds. The form was developed through 3D design and printing to achieve precise symmetry, followed by meticulous hand finishing. All stones were set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refinement, merging traditional goldsmithing heritage with contemporary technical precision.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Alilea Alba ring is worn like a flowing sculpture that gently follows the hand’s movement. Its wing-like curves guide the eye toward the central morganite, creating a soft sense of motion without any mechanical parts. Light catches the stones differently with each gesture, making the ring feel alive. The interaction is simple yet expressive: the design enhances emotion through shifting reflections, giving the wearer a quiet, intimate sense of presence.
- Project Duration and Location
- The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
- Specifications
- Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
- Keywords
- biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
