Heart in Bloom
Heart in Bloom is a ring made of 18K gold and set with a 1.1 carat heart shaped peach toned sapphire. The open and asymmetrical structure accommodates a range of finger sizes and stays stable through balanced weight distribution. The sapphire is not treated as a fixed focal point, but emerges within branching forms that partially enclose the stone. Sculptural branches extend outward and form layered relationships that create a sense of lightness. As the viewing angle shifts, the spatial relationships between the branches and the stone change.
Heart in Bloom Ring by Yi Xiong has been selected as a creative example of fashion design by the A' Design Awards. Heart in Bloom Ring received the Silver A' Design Award in Jewelry Design in 2026. The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design accolade that rewards exceptional design of rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, cufflinks, anklets and more.
