2026 | Student

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Throne of Thorns

Entrant

Birmingham City University

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

Yafei Yang

Country / Region

United Kingdom

• Symbolism: This ring combines dark, hard metal with intricate thorns and a meshwork structure, symbolizing absolute authority forged in adversity. The green gems signify growth and life, sparkling tenaciously amidst the sharp spikes. It symbolizes a resilient, protective power and true sovereignty established through wisdom and life force in the face of challenges and pain.
• Craftsmanship: High-precision micro-pave sets brilliant diamonds and colored gems into 18K black gold. Meticulously polished, it brings out the ultimate three-dimensional tension and dark aesthetics of the thorns and mesh.

Credits

Jewelry Designer
Yafei Yang
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