Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius ab Teodora Szabo Tonki

Opus Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius a designatore Teodora Szabo Tonki est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Ornamentorum.

AesOrnamenta· 2026

Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius

a Teodora Szabo Tonki

Cliens: Viverté Jewellery

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Ornamenta

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Designum

De Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius

Alilea Alba est anulus sponsalicius saltationibus nuptialibus avium paradisearum inspiratus. Structura arcus duplicis gestus alarum late motarum revocat gemmamque centralem silhouetta aperta circumdat. Anulus ex auro albo puritatis 14k fabricatus est, ornatus morganite in formam piri secta trium (3.00) caratorum atque adamantibus qui simul 0.76 caratorum efficiunt. Adamantes more "pavé" insiti lineas curvas formae sequuntur. Figura per designationem et impressionem tridimensionalem (3D) elaborata est ut symmetria exacta obtineretur, deinde manu diligenter perpolita. Omnes gemmae sub microscopio ad summam accurationem insertae sunt.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Alilea Alba Anulus Sponsalicius necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: Width 22 mm x Depth 18,5 mm x Height 28 mm
Notulae: biomimicry jewelry design, organic form ring, 3D jewelry design, micro-casting, hand stone setting, morganite engagement ring, contemporary high jewelry, bespoke fine jewelry
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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
Duratio Operis: The piece for the competition was created in Szeged and took approximately three months to complete.
Cursus Operationis: 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.
Membra Turmae: Teodóra Szabó Tönki
Erneszt Szabó Tönki