2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

VINBO GOLD·HULU

Entrant

VINBO GOLD

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This product ingeniously integrates traditional culture and modern craftsmanship, creating a collectible masterpiece that seamlessly blends profound Eastern heritage with contemporary jewelry aesthetics.
Drawing inspiration from the earrings worn by Empress Renxiaowen of the Ming Dynasty, as depicted in her portrait preserved in the Taipei Palace Museum, the creation embodies the empress’s unique blend of martial fortitude and gentle wisdom. Moving away from the slender, cinched silhouettes favored by later eras, it features plump, rounded contours to convey a sense of serene confidence born from weathering life’s storms. Its double-layered, gem-encrusted design presents a state of complete fullness, not only carrying traditional blessings of luck, wealth, and fulfillment but also echoing the deep-seated Eastern aspiration for national peace and prosperity.
The surface showcases the brand’s pioneering gradient micro-pave setting technique, with every gemstone arranged strictly according to the design logic of ancient gem-set gold jewelry exclusively crafted for the imperial court of the Ming Dynasty, evoking the magnificent imagery of “a myriad of treasures converging in reverence.” The smooth color transition brings to mind the gentle passage of time while giving a sense of rhythmic dynamism. The crown bead is adorned with gemstones on all four sides, symbolizing blessings gathered from every direction; its ability to spin freely adds a playful, lively touch. The gold elements honor traditional goldsmithing, undergoing meticulous sequential polishing through 300-, 400-, 600-, 800-, and 1200-grit sandpaper, followed by final burnishing with a copper wire brush to produce the signature matte finish of ancient gold. Ultimately, the serene, understated gold beautifully complements the vibrant, gradient gemstones, exuding a luxurious, dignified aura.

Credits

Director of Product R&D
Qin Wei
Product Design Manager
Lingtong Zeng
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