Thorny Tulip Ring & Pendant

Thorny Tulip Ring & Pendant

Thorny Tulip Ring & Pendant is an innovative jewelry design that reimagines traditional floral motifs by prominently featuring thorns as primary design elements, created by Iranian designer Mohammad Mirzamohammadi. This distinctive piece, crafted in 18K polished yellow gold and adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 carats, represents a bold departure from conventional floral jewelry designs where thorns are typically minimized or eliminated. The design draws inspiration from both roses and tulips, creating a hybrid aesthetic that challenges traditional jewelry design paradigms. The pendant, measuring 56mm in length, and the ring, with an 18mm diameter, showcase meticulously positioned thorns along their stems, engineered specifically to maintain visual impact while ensuring wearer comfort. The innovative approach to thorn placement creates a striking visual contrast between the sharp, golden thorns and the delicate human skin, demonstrating exceptional attention to both aesthetics and ergonomics. This piece, completed in February 2015 in Tehran, exemplifies contemporary fine jewelry design through its sophisticated integration of challenging elements with practical wearability. The design earned recognition with a Silver A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, acknowledging its contribution to innovative jewelry design through its unique approach to incorporating traditionally avoided elements. The piece stands out for its technical execution, utilizing advanced production methods including 3D modeling with Gemvision Matrix 8 software and precision wax printing, followed by traditional casting processes, combining modern technology with classical jewelry-making techniques.

jewelry design, floral motif, contemporary fine jewelry, precious metals, diamond setting, ergonomic design

— Adam Dawson