'Morning Butterly' by Wonhee Kim: Innovation in Jewelry

Morning Butterly

Jewelry for Wonhee Kim

Morning Butterly is a set of ear cuffs and earrings inspired by a butterfly flying through early morning mist. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold, while the remaining parts are made of white gold. Pear shaped and melee Rhodolite stones sit on the wings, and diamonds of various sizes are set along a spiral. An ear post holds the ear cuff securely and comfortably in place. The butterfly body forms a rail, so the wings move freely and suggest active flight. A flower pistil acts as a rivet, letting the spiral and chains spin. Bezel set pear shaped moonstones represent the misty haze.

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We ensure Morning Butterly is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Isongo Sendlebe, Icici ZU, Δαχτυλίδι Αυτιού, Σκουλαρίκι EL, Dabaqaad Dheg, Hilqad Dheg SO, Обетка за уво (Ear Cuff), Обетка MK, কাণৰ কাফ, কাণফুলি AS, Oorclip, Oorbel NL, Sashen Kunne, 'Yan Kunne HA, Qulaq Manjeti, Sırğa AZ, Öronmanschett, Örhänge SV, Iṣẹ Etí, Yẹtí YO, Cyffiau Clust, Clustdlysau CY, Gulak Gysgyjy, Gulakhalka TK, Mahi Matua: Karapiti Taringa, Whakakai MI, Кафф для вуха, Сережка UK, Kofehy Sofina, Kavina MG, Auss Aproce, Auskars LV, காது கஃப், காதணி TA, ყურის საკინძი, საყურე KA, Korvakoru, korvarengas FI, Oorknip, Oorbel AF, Cluas-chèis, Cluas-fháinne GD, Кулак манжеті, Сырга KY, Cangkeul Ceuli, Anting SU, Kifuniko cha Sikio, Hereni SW, Orelmanumo, Orelringo EO, Manchèt Zòrèy, Bouzen zòrèy HT, Ihe Mgbochi Ntị, Ọlaka Ntị IG, Uhan Cuff, Uhan SL, Manicotto d'arechja, Orechjinu CO, Ear Cuff, Earring GN, Ausies apykaklė, auskaras LT, ઇયર કફ, ઇયરિંગ GU, Eyrnaslaufa, Eyrnalokkur IS, Pulou Taliga, Tautaliga SM, פונקציה עיקרית: תכשיט אוזן, עגיל HE, Armilla Auricularis, Inaures LA, Khuyên tai ôm vành, Khuyên tai VI, Ouerklamm, Ouerréng LB, ต่างหูหนีบใบหู, ต่างหู TH, የጆሮ ካፍ፣ የጆሮ ጌጥ AM, နားကွင်း၊ နားကပ် MY, Обица тип "маншет", Обица BG, Cufa Cluaise, Fáinne Cluaise GA, Quloq manjeti, Sirg'a UZ, Ntsig Qhov Ntseg, Ntsig Pob Ntseg HMN, Manžetna za uho, Minđuša SR, Ear Cuff, Earring MT, Nausznica (Ear Cuff), Kolczyk PL, אויער־מאַנשעט, אויערינגל YI, Belarri-eskularrua, Belarritakoa EU, د غوږ کف، غوږوالۍ PS, Ear Cuff, Ariyos CEB, Earclip, Earbel FY, Igikoresho cy'Ugutwi, Ihete RW, ڪن جو ڪف، وارُ SD, කණ කෝෆ්, කරාබු SI, Manžeta za uho, minđuša BS, ਈਅਰ ਕਫ, ਈਅਰਰਿੰਗ PA, Kõrvamansett, Kõrvarõngas ET, Fülcsipesz, Fülbevaló HU, Ear Cuff, Earring EN, ایئر کف، بالی UR, Ear Cuff, Anting ID, Ear Cuff, Ohrring DE, Kulak Kelepçesi, Küpe TR, इयर कफ, इयररिंग HI, ইয়ার কাফ, কানের দুল BN, Кафф, серьга RU, 耳骨夹、耳环 ZH, Ear cuff, pendiente ES, كفة أذن، قرط AR, Manchette d'oreille, boucle d'oreille FR, Ear Cuff, Brinco PT, イヤーカフ、イヤリング JA, 이어 커프, 귀걸이 KO, Ear cuff, orecchino IT, Чихний бөгж, Ээмэг MN, ଇଅର କଫ୍, ଇଅରିଙ୍ଗ OR, 耳骨夹、耳环 ZY, ఇయర్ కఫ్, ఇయర్‌రింగ్ TE, Rinri Muyuq, Rinrichu QU, گوشواره کاف، گوشواره FA, Øreklips, Øredobb NB, Ականջի կցորդ, Ականջօղ HY, Ear Cuff, Anting JV, Ear Cuff, Earring CA, Fonksiyona Bingehîn: Guharê Guh, Guharê KU, Náušnicový klip, Náušnice CS, Funcție Principală: Manșetă pentru ureche, Cercel RO, ഇയർ കഫ്, ഇയർറിംഗ് ML, Øremanchet, Øreringe DA, Brazalete de orelha, Pendente GL, Chishongedzo cheNzeve, Mhete yeNzeve SN, Isicathulo Sendlebe, Icici XH, Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Ear Cuff, Sehlabo sa Tsebe ST, Øreklips, Øredobb NO, Fungsi Utama: Sarung Telinga, Anting-anting MS, Кафа для вуха, Завушніца BE, Гӯшпӯш, Гӯшвора TG, རྣ་ལྕགས་དང་རྣ་རྒྱན། BO, Kapëse Veshi, Vathë SQ, ናይ ጆሶ ካፍ (Ear Cuff)፣ ኩትዓት TI, Chikuto cha Khutu, Ndolo za Khutu NY, Құлаққа тағылатын сырға, сырға KK, Kāʻei Pepeiao, Kūpeʻe Pepeiao HAW, ក្រវិលព័ទ្ធត្រចៀក, ក្រវិល KM, ईयर कफ, इयररिङ NE, Náušnica na ucho, Náušnica SK, ಇಯರ್ ಕಫ್, ಇಯರ್ ರಿಂಗ್ KN, इअर कफ, इअरिंग MR, Колак манжеты, Алка TT, कर्णबन्धः, कर्णभूषणम् SA, Ušna manžeta, Naušnica HR, Quliqiga kiyilidighan halqa, Zire UG, Ear Cuff, Hikaw TL, ຕ່າງຫູຄຸບ, ຕ່າງຫູ LO, Manilha d'aurelha, Pendent d'aurelha OC.

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Unique Properties

There are several unique features incorporated into this design when it was created. The designer incorporated an ear post into the design to ensure they fit securely to the ear, also allowing the ear cuff to feel comfortable. The rail is designed on the body of the butterfly to allow the wings movement and the illusion of active flying. Finally, the design was created and specifically set the spiral with diamonds, giving the piece graceful movement and a whimsical look.

Production Technology

Both pieces were created in Matrix. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold and the remaining parts are created in white gold. The stones on the butterfly are pear shaped and Rhodolite melee, with various sized diamonds on the spiral portion. Both pieces incorporate chains and bezel set pear shaped moonstones, representing the misty haze.

Design Challenge

The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision into a wearable piece, that also represents specific shapes of a butterfly. It was also very challenging to incorporate movement into my ear cuff design concept and idea. My final challenge was to create a piece that was both active, functional, and comfortable. I feel that I overcame this challenge by creating piece that clearly communicated my vision, incorporated movement, and is comfortable to wear.

Project Duration

The project was designed and completed in February 2020 in Carlsbad, CA, USA.

Operation Flow

The cuff is connected to the earring back by soldering the chain to the post, ensuring the 6mm diamond stud is secure to the ear. The chain incorporated in the design, makes the piece more versatile both in design and style. The body of the butterfly is created in two parts, the rail and the cap. The back of the butterfly wing moves freely and comfortably inside the rail and with the body capped by soldering. The earring portion has a flower with the pistil that works as a rivet, allowing the spiral and chains to spin and move.

Research

My research began first by observing and understanding a shape of butterflies and movement. After I understood the shape and movement, I then researched how to incorporate and design a piece that is intricate, classic, fine, and balanced. Also, because there are very few ear cuff displays available as a reference, I had to design and create my own custom stand for this piece. I researched everything using online resources.

Inspiration

I was inspired to create this piece after listening to the song, Pink Butterfly, composed by Marco Martini. The music gave me the inspiration of a butterfly flying in the early morning, in a foggy mist during sunrise. This beautiful vision inspired me to design a set of ear cuffs, both have a butterfly flying on top of the ear with moving wings. Based on my vision, this earring design represents the butterflies flying on top of a flower with a moving spiral, representing the whimsical mist.

Image Credits

Image #1: Wonhee Kim, 2020 Image #2: Wonhee Kim, 2020 Image #3: Wonhee Kim, 2020 Image #4: Wonhee Kim, 2020 Image #5: Wonhee Kim, 2020

Project Overview

Morning Butterly Jewelry has been a Iron winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Wonhee Kim was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Morning Butterly Jewelry.

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Morning Butterfly: A Whimsical Jewelry Design by Wonhee Kim

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