The One and Only 2016 Winner for Jewelry The One-and-Only<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRIMARY FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diamond Parure “The jewelry suite embodies the idea of the uniqueness of each person’s fate, intertwining the life of a creative person with their creations.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n UNIQUE PROPERTIES \/ PROJECT DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The One and Only is a completely handmade and hand-assembled jewelry parure fit for a queen. Made of yellow, white, and rose gold, diamonds, yellow sapphires, and pearls, the parure includes a necklace, ring, bracelet, and earrings, consisting of 147 unique hand-made items. The necklace features two branches of laurel (symbolizing glory) intertwined to form a figure 8 (representing infinity, reliability, and stability), passing through a symbolic heart. The large crown at the center signifies the uniqueness of The One and Only, with diamonds trailing from the symbolic eyes, reflecting pure tears of joy and despair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OPERATION \/ FLOW \/ INTERACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This exquisite parure is suitable for a special occasion and fit for a queen. Each item can be worn independently or in any combination. The future owner of this suite will have the option to replace the three main stones (two in the necklace and one in the ring) with stones of their choice. This parure is truly one of a kind, with a timeless design that will be admired for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The creation of this project took 5 years and was completed in Los Angeles in January 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRODUCTION \/ REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This one-of-a-kind, 100% handmade and hand-assembled jewelry parure consists of 147 unique hand-made fragments and took 5 years to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPECIFICATIONS \/ DIMENSION \/ PACKAGE \/ TECHNICAL PROPERTIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On request, the central stone of the ring and the two central stones of the necklace can be replaced with other stones. The jewelry set is placed in a handmade wooden box, created specifically for this suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RESEARCH ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating design variants to achieve harmony in the jewelry suite’s elements. All elements were repeatedly tested for ease of wear. The uniqueness and attractiveness were created with numerous unique elements (147 non-recurring fragments). The ring was crafted at several levels, preserving the symbol of infinity, showcasing depth and mystery, and enhancing the reflection and shine of metal and diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CREATIVE \/ RESEARCH CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ring’s design involved several sophisticated levels and small fragments, presenting a challenge in its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photos by Gregory Arbit<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The One and Only 2016 Winner for Jewelry DESIGN \/ PROJECT NAME The One-and-Only PRIMARY FUNCTION Diamond Parure INSPIRATION “The jewelry suite embodies the idea of the uniqueness of each person’s fate, intertwining the life of a creative person with their creations.” UNIQUE PROPERTIES \/ PROJECT DESCRIPTION The One and Only is a completely handmade and hand-assembled jewelry … <\/p>\n
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