On July 19th, our Designer and CEO, Paloma Sanchez, represented the brand and attended the 2023 A' Design Award Gala Night and Award Ceremony, La Notte Premio A' at Teatro Sociale di Como in Italy. Paloma Sanchez, the Art of Jewelry has won two Silver prizes in the competition in the Jewelry Design category, the Core Necklace and the Origins Brooch/Necklace.

The black-tie, red-carpet event was attended by high-profile attendees from across the globe. Some of the world's most prestigious designers, architects, and brands, such as Tiger Pan, United Units Architects, joined together once again for world's most glamorous night. The highly sought-after invitations were only sent to the award-winners to reward for their unique creations and receive their exclusive A' Design Award trophy.

The event was an amazing celebration and helped create new connections, eternal memories, and business prospects.

A’ Design Award and Competition is one of the world’s largest, most prestigious and influential design accolades, one of the highest achievements in design, and we are honoured to have been recognized for our work once again.

Our award-winning pieces, Core and Origins, will be featured in A’ Design Award’s coveted 2022/2023 yearbook pages 108 and 95.

Award-winning Design: Core Necklace

Core draws inspiration from the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed. The intense pressure and heat these natural elements undergo give birth to the stunning treasures that captivate our senses. It is this very process that serves as the foundation for the necklace's design.

The centerpiece of the necklace is a breathtaking 2.5cts natural Sri Lankan pink sapphire, which represents the pinnacle of natural beauty that results from this process. This gemstone, like all precious gems, is a true marvel to behold, having slowly grown over time into a coveted treasure that nature offers us. Complementing this beautiful sapphire are two Silicon specimens representing the earth’s crust, from which these gems are born. These specimens were carefully selected for their dark color and rough texture, being a stark contrast to the bright pink and smooth faceting of the sapphire. Together, these elements create a truly exceptional piece of jewelry that celebrates the remarkable process by which gemstones are formed.

The necklace serves as a timeless reminder of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, a treasure to be cherished and admired for years to come.

Award-winning Design: Origins Brooch/Necklace

Origins is inspired by human history and diversity and celebrate the importance of repurposing antique treasures. It pays tribute to the Anishinaabe people and their rich history, using a 3,000-year-old copper spear point fishing tool as its centerpiece. The piece is hand-crafted in 18kt gold using a casting technique, and features Japanese Akoya pearls and diamonds.

The design presents two main challenges - how to ensure the harpoon sits straight and remains functional, and how to manufacture it without subjecting the delicate museum piece to high pressure or temperatures. The result is a unique and captivating piece that reflects the Anishinaabe worldview and their skilled craftsmanship, and exudes luxurious allure while remaining faithful to their deep reverence for nature.

We hope that you'll feel even more proud to own and wear Paloma Sanchez, The Art of Jewelry’s designs, knowing that they are consistently recognized by the world’s leading design competitions. With Paloma Sanchez, The Art of Jewelry, we continue to celebrate the avant-garde vision and innovation that each of our, one-of-a-kind creations represent in both world-leading design competitions and to our valued clients alike. We look forward to sharing our designs and unique signature expression through the timeless art of gems in the future to come.