2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Rainbow Gourd Gold Bangle

Entrant

Yinghao Zhu

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

For youth today, gold jewelry has become a vessel for self-blessing and emotional solace, more than just a beautiful accessory. Inspired by the gourd, a symbol of "Fu Lu" (fortune and prosperity) in Eastern culture, this bangle combines intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship with contemporary jewelry language. It conveys the auspicious blessings of "Fu Lu" to every wearer, serving as a wearable talisman.

The inner wall of the bangle features a brushed texture, with woven gourd motifs of varied sizes well arranged to mimic the organic, winding growth of vines, imbuing the metal with a sense of vitality. Select gourds are set with diamonds, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow as the wrist moves. The sparkling brilliance forms a subtle contrast against the matte finish of the brushed surface. Along the side profile, a band of colored diamonds is boldly incorporated, transitioning naturally from light to deep tones. This breaks the monochromatic designs often found in traditional gold jewelry, preserving an Eastern charm while exuding a fashion-forward flair.

Unlike the hollow electroformed pieces on the market, this bangle is crafted through manual forging and engraving. These techniques render the metal denser and more robust, achieving a thickness of up to 0.7 mm. The result is a lightweight wearing experience with enhanced durability and impact resistance, allowing the blessings of "Fu Lu" to accompany the wearer through the years.

Through the language of modern jewelry design, this bangle breathes new life into traditional symbols, transforming heartfelt blessings into tangible, wearable warmth.

Credits

Yinghao Zhu
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