Reflection: A Trompe L'oeil Diamond Ring

Designer Seyed Mohammad Mortazavi's Award-Winning Double Finger Ring

The design of the Reflection ring is rooted in the trompe l'oeil style, a technique that tricks the eye into perceiving a painted detail as a three-dimensional object. Mortazavi has ingeniously applied this technique to jewelry design, creating a ring that plays with light and pattern to create an optical illusion. The ring's highly polished gold sphere reflects the pattern of the main body, making smaller patterns appear larger and larger holes appear smaller.

What sets the Reflection ring apart from other designs is its unique double finger feature. The top of the ring stands between two fingers, giving it a distinctive look. The ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold with black plated finishing, 18K white gold, and diamonds, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Zbrush and Rhino/Vray. The ring's width is 47 mm, its height is 33 mm, and the size of the top is 40 mm.

Mortazavi's design process for the Reflection ring began in January 2014 in Tehran and concluded in March 2014. The primary research focus was on the anatomy of double ring sizes and techniques, as well as the trompe l'oeil style of painting. The most challenging aspect of the design process was finding a pattern and shape that would effectively reflect on the sphere and create the desired optical illusion.

The Reflection ring's innovative design and unique aesthetic have not gone unnoticed in the design world. In 2014, the ring was awarded the Golden A' Jewelry, Eyewear, and Watch Design Award. This prestigious award is given to creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, advance art, science, design, and technology, and significantly impact the world with their desirable characteristics.

In conclusion, the Reflection ring by Seyed Mohammad Mortazavi is a testament to the power of innovative design. By incorporating the trompe l'oeil technique into jewelry design, Mortazavi has created a unique piece that challenges perceptions and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of jewelry design.