2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Thistles and Thorns Necklace

Entrant Company

Lights on U

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Thistles and Thorns necklace celebrates modern women who uphold resilience, strength and grace while embracing their multiple life roles. It draws inspiration from thorns in the natural world, blending bold, unyielding lines with smooth, lustrous natural freshwater pearls to resemble a delicate fruit nestled amidst a bed of thorns. Thorns stand for challenges in life and a shield of protection, while pearls embody the softness and radiance refined through trials. This contrast—striking yet delicately balanced in design—binds flexibility and fortitude together, capturing the belief that light still lingers even along a path tangled with thorns.
This necklace features a detachable structure to transcend the rigid conventions of how traditional jewelry is worn and deliver versatile, convertible styling. It can be taken apart into two standalone pieces: a pearl necklace and a thorn necklace. The thorn segment even transforms further into a bracelet or a choker via a movable clasp, unlocking a wealth of styling possibilities in one single piece. This design expands the range of wearing occasions, easily transitioning from casual daily looks to formal events, while speaking volumes for self-expression among modern women navigating diverse life roles.
More than an accessory meant to adorn, the Thistles and Thorns necklace stands as a visual testament to empowering women to embrace authentic selves and meet challenges in life with poise.

Credits

Cayley Chen
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