Waves
Necklace for Anna's Darling
Waves necklaces form imitates the movement of water and curly hair. The necklaces matt surface is suede like and made with needle matt technique. Original piece prototype for casting and mold making has been hand made by bending warm wax sheets with form giving irons. In the center of one necklace piece there is a bigger wave and aroud it smaller ones to create natural movement and balanced design. The necklace has a luxurious feeling in it yet it is flowing and light to wear. The necklace is made from recycled sterling silver in Sonkajarvi, Finland and it is not plated.
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Unique Properties
The design project has started from the idea of womanhood diversity and a need to create something that is precious. Waves necklace form expresses water and hair. The necklaces matt surface is suede like but made from silver. The original piece for casting and mold making has been hand made by bending warm wax sheet with form giving irons. The flowing form was accomplished by controlled artisan skills. Casted silver parts have been finished by hand and joined together. The necklace is made from recycled silver in Finland.
Tags
waves, matt, hair, suede, silver, jewelry, women, festive, water
Production Technology
Lost wax casting Needle matt technique Recycled sterling silver
Design Challenge
The hardest part of the design process was to make something as balanced and at the same time ambitiously beautiful for women to wear. Fitting is always important and I has to come naturally.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2017 and the first necklace was finished in September 2018 in Sonkajarvi, Finland.
Operation Flow
Necklace is massive and very festive but still very light for its looks. Waves finishes the red carpet look for everyone who wears it. The Waves necklaces length can be adjusted to fit different sized women. Each piece adds the length approximately 2 cm.
Research
Waves project started with my admiration to women of all kinds. I see women as unique individuals who deserve more encouragement for themselves. It should be easy to love yourself everyday no matter what. First models were made from reindeer suede. Then the experimental design process moved onwards to wax sheets. I formed wax with heat and different shaped jewelry making irons and hand tools. The final product has the light feeling and the looks of suede even though it is made from silver. Waves necklace has grown in to a jewelry set with bracelet, two different sized pendants and earrings.
Inspiration
Waves necklace is based on Botticellis painting The birth od Venus. Waves is a praise to womanhood in all of its forms. The jewelry design reflects waves of water and hair and the curves of a woman.
Image Credits
Image #1: Tuomo Jalkanen, photographer, Alias Creative, 2020 Image #2: Elina Manninen, photographer, Johanna Nordblad, freediver and model, 2020 Image #3: Elina Manninen, photographer, Johanna Nordblad, freediver and model, 2020 Image #4: Elina Manninen, photographer, Johanna Nordblad, freediver and model, 2020 Image #5: Elina Manninen, photographer, Johanna Nordblad, freediver and model, 2020
Project Overview
Waves Necklace has been a Silver winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. 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.
Silver Recognition
Anna-Reetta Väänänen was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Waves Necklace.
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