This custom project was commissioned by a client based in the UK, who drew inspiration from classic Russian egg-style jewelry—a tradition known for its intricate craftsmanship, symbolism, and ornamental beauty. The client provided reference images and detailed notes, guiding the design process toward a piece that pays tribute to timeless elegance while incorporating unique, modern touches.
Design Challenges and Process Highlights
1. Complex Surface Geometry
The greatest technical challenge lay in executing the decorative pattern on the irregular, oval egg-shaped surface. Unlike flat or uniformly curved surfaces, an egg form presents continuously changing curvature. This required our 3D designers to calculate the distortion of surface areas precisely, ensuring the pattern retained visual balance and proportion from every angle.
2. Sourcing Custom-Cut Star Gemstones
Another key element of the design was the inclusion of star-shaped gemstones, which are rare and difficult to produce with consistency. We reached out to numerous gemstone suppliers in Wuzhou, China—a well-known gemstone cutting hub located about 400km west of us. Despite their expertise, only a handful were able to supply high-quality star-cut stones that met both our aesthetic and dimensional standards.
3. Complex Multi-Tone Plating Process
The necklace features a sophisticated multi-tone plating combining rose gold, yellow gold, and rhodium finishes. Achieving a clean separation between plating zones required a multi-step masking and plating process.
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First, rose gold areas were masked while gold and rhodium were applied.
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Then, the masking was reversed to complete the rose gold sections, without contaminating the existing finishes.
This approach demands high precision and experienced plating technicians, as any overlap or leakage would compromise the finish.
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