Mandarinfish
Pendant for Delmor
The Mandarinfish pendant is a unisex 18k gold pendant and is inspired by Mandarin fish that is a symbol of harmony and happiness in various cultures, also represents unity and deep bonds. The Mandarinfish pendant visualizes the essence of the mandarin fish's colorful body, Using different shades and different colors of Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond as gemstones in the design, is to symbolize vitality, the beauty of natural creatures, and fortune, making the pendant not only a wearable accessory but also a path to connect to aquatic ecosystems.
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Unique Properties
This 18k gold pendant is designed to capture the essence of the mandarin fish's radiant hues, Using different shades and different colors of Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond as gemstones symbolize vitality, beauty, and good fortune, making the pendant not only an exquisite adornment but also a talisman of positive energy. Designing it's curved fins and a gracefully arching tail, is to show the fluid motion and grace of this fish. Due to the large number of gemstones Micro-setting can be hard.
Tags
Mandarin, pendant, fish
Production Technology
This design is 3D modeled in MatrixGold software after hand sketching. As 18k Gold has been considered as the material, For the production, 3D printing, casting, polishing, and simple electroplating are required. selective Silver electroplating is optional.
Design Challenge
Considering the rich colors of the mandarin fish, designing the patterns of the body using different shades of colors was one of the challenges of the project.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2025 in Tehran, Iran and finished in January 2025 in Tehran, Iran.
Operation Flow
This piece is designed as a pendant but it can easily transform into a brooch. To be used as a pendant, the suggestion weight of the chain is at least 1.5gr.
Research
In this design, the features and unique characters of mandarin fish have been researched, and the Delphi method was employed. These investigations led to the refinement of the ideation process.
Inspiration
This unisex pendant is inspired by the stunning Mandarinfish, a species renowned for its strikingly colorful and intricate appearance. This fish is often revered in various cultures for it's symbolism of marital harmony and happiness, as it is known to swim in pairs, representing unity and lasting bonds. A fascinating fact about them is that they don't have scales, Also, their bright coloration is not for attracting a mate, but It is to mislead predators into believing that they may be toxic.
Image Credits
video music: Hillsong UNITED, oceans, 2013
Project Overview
Mandarinfish Pendant has been a Iron winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2024 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
Mohammad Amin Moradi was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Mandarinfish Pendant.
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