Waterfall by Gergo Futo Wins Gold in A' Jewelry Design Award

Sculptural Earring Inspired by Flowing Water Receives Gold A' Design Award in Jewelry Design

COMO, CO, ITALY, September 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award has announced Waterfall, an earring created by Gergo Futo, as a Gold winner in the Jewelry Design category. The A' Design Award is one of the highly respected and well-recognized international design competitions in the field of jewelry design, evaluating submissions through a rigorous and impartial process. This Gold A' Design Award acknowledges Waterfall as an outstanding example of considered design, craftsmanship, and conceptual clarity. Part of the Lady of the Lake collection, the piece reflects a refined interpretation of natural motion translated into wearable form. The recognition positions the work among notable achievements honoured by the competition this year.

This recognition holds relevance for the broader jewelry industry, designers, and prospective wearers seeking pieces that balance artistic intent with practical comfort. Waterfall responds to a growing interest in jewelry that prioritizes lightness, anatomical fit, and emotional resonance over density of materials. By demonstrating how sculptural form and responsible material choices can coexist, the design contributes to evolving industry standards around wearability and sustainable sourcing. The use of lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls reflects current movements toward ethical material selection. For users, the result is an earring that follows the natural curve of the ear while offering light-responsive movement and quiet elegance.

Waterfall distinguishes itself through its fluid metal lines, which descend in a gentle, waterfall like flow that frames the diamonds to evoke the shimmer of falling water. The stones are positioned to echo the brief sparkle of sunlight on shifting water, while the form follows the natural anatomy of the ear for a secure and comfortable fit. Crafted in 14k white gold and set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls, the piece was first sculpted by hand in wax and cast using the lost-wax technique. Each stone was set under a microscope to ensure accuracy and refined finishing. The design unites fluidity, structure, and elegance, resulting in a piece that feels dynamic, natural, and visually resonant.

This Gold A' Design Award is expected to inform future directions within the Lady of the Lake collection and the wider practice behind it, encouraging continued exploration of water-inspired forms and anatomical design. The recognition reinforces a commitment to lightness, movement, and meaningful craftsmanship as guiding principles. It also serves as motivation for the team to pursue further innovation in form, material, and concept, while remaining grounded in traditional goldsmith knowledge. Such acknowledgement may inspire ongoing study of how natural motion can be translated into jewelry that holds personal significance.

Team Members
Waterfall was created by Gergo Futo, who led the conceptual development, hand-carving, and physical realization of the piece, working alongside Erneszt Szabo Tonki, who contributed to the project's development and execution.

Interested parties may learn more about Waterfall, its designers, and the details behind its creation at the dedicated page provided by the A' Design Award.
https://competition.adesignaward.com/ada-winner-design.php?ID=178753

About Gergo Futo
Gergo Futo is a jewelry designer and goldsmith from Hungary working at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. As a member of Viverte Jewellery, he is involved in both the conceptual development and the physical creation of each piece. His work focuses on exploring the relationships between form, movement, and material, drawing inspiration from natural structures, imagination, and an interest in the unknown. His practice reflects an ongoing investigation of order and chaos, developing jewelry as a form of applied art that combines technical precision with a consistent conceptual approach while revealing subtle qualities of the physical world.

About Viverte Jewellery
Viverte Jewellery is a second-generation Hungarian goldsmith studio dedicated to creating fully handcrafted, custom-made jewelry. Guided by the motto vivere per te, meaning I live for you in Italian, the family-led atelier completes every stage in-house, from concept development and model carving to metalworking, gemstone setting, and final finishing. A key area of expertise is traditional hand-set gemstone work, executed with precision and sensitivity to structural detail. The studio places equal importance on craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, incorporating new technologies where they enhance quality while remaining rooted in classical goldsmith traditions. Working closely with clients, Viverte Jewellery creates pieces intended to hold personal meaning and be passed from one generation to the next, offering custom-designed jewelry, handcrafted engagement and wedding rings, hand-carved pieces, restoration and redesign, and one-of-a-kind artistic works.

About the Gold A' Design Award Recognition
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a meaningful impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a notable achievement by the A' Design Award, these designs reflect a visionary approach and the considerable skill of their creators. Within the Jewelry Design category, evaluation considers criteria including innovative concept, artistic expression, craftsmanship excellence, material selection, wearability and comfort, design aesthetics, sustainability and ethical sourcing, integration of precious stones, technical proficiency, and emotional engagement. Winning designs serve as benchmarks that encourage further innovation and advance practices in art, science, design, and technology. The recognition highlights work that combines technical attributes, artistic skill, and creative qualities to deliver lasting value.

About A' Design Award
The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international and juried competition that welcomes jewelry designers, design agencies, companies, brands, and other contributors to the jewelry design field. Entries are blind peer-reviewed by a world-class jury panel of design professionals, jewelry industry experts, journalists, and academics, who evaluate submissions against pre-established criteria. Organized across all industries and open to entries from all countries since 2008, now in its 18th year, the competition offers participants international exposure and recognition for their design capabilities. The ultimate aim of the A' Design Award is to recognize and promote superior products and projects that advance and benefit society, driven by a philanthropic mission to help create a better world through the power of good design. Interested parties may learn more about the A' Design Award, explore jury members, view past laureates, and take part with their projects at the following url: https://jewelry-design-award.com

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