Luofan Zhuang

Drawer-shaped Ring

The container imitates the shape of a drawer and the way it opens, inside is a maze shaped like hearts. Because the beads are round, the design of surface is a three-layer hollow circular pattern.

“The synthetic zircon beads can be seen in the design of pipe, achieving a colourful visual effect which fits for the childlike concept and adding enjoyment to the jewellery at the same time. Also, the size of the pipe was adjusted repeatedly in order to allow the beads to roll smoothly inside. After being adjusted, the remaining parts of the pipe became apparent.Given that the series is mainly appreciated by adults, how jewellery can retain its “high value” while using inexpensive and colourful materials became an urgent problem at that time. Plenty of ideas were denied during the brainstorm: transparent glass beads have a uniform colour, but they are too transparent to be captured easily in mazes; plastic beads are cheap and rich in colours, but they are extremely prone to static electricity and may stick to the jewellery; metal beads are very suitable in both price and texture, but their colour does not fit the dreamlike and childlike sense needed by the theme... Fortunately, I succeeded in finding the synthetic zircon beads that meet my needs. Zircon beads are cheap and colourful, and their transparency is perfect for interacting with metal surfaces. ”