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Claiming the first place in the gold/platinum category, Garen Garibian’s The Queen ring is set with a 42.05-carat, 18.04mm freshwater pearl. Around it are seven freshwater pearls on one side and five cabochon moonstones on the other, with purple enamel underneath. Four pear-shaped diamonds are set on the bottom-most layer.
Zoltan David’s Moonshine pendant comes first in the alternative metals/materials category. Set with moonstone and diamonds in black steel, the pendant is designed to turn the black metal into water and light. On the back is a platinum-inlaid wolf howling at the moon of the same material.
In first place of the silver/Argentium® silver category is Seung Jeon Paik’s Unity brooch. According to the designer, the piece represents a naturally occurring galaxy form. Silver wires are used as the base strata onto which 18-karat gold granules are fused.
Saul Bell shows design in the details
Organised by Rio Grande, the 16th Saul Bell Design Award encouraged participants to break free from constraints, expectations and precedents. All winning entries distinctively display the finest detail and innovation. The three designs here are just to name a few.
