The Heritage of Taif Serves as a Source of Inspiration for Enriching the Design of Authentic and Contemporary Jewelry using Modern Techniques

Abstract

This research aims to explore the aesthetic and heritage values of the city of Taif and employ them to enrich contemporary jewelry design by focusing on the Taif rose as a visual and cultural symbol linked to the city's identity. The research problem stems from the limited utilization of Taif's heritage elements in contemporary jewelry and ornament design, despite the rich formal and symbolic potential they hold for inspiration. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the heritage of Taif and the aesthetic characteristics of the Taif rose, alongside an experimental and creative approach to design an applied model of a "Taif Rose" ring using Matrix 9 software.Furthermore, the research explored how to transform the Taif rose from a natural and heritage element into a contemporary design motif by constructing a 3D model that highlights the rose as a central element, surrounded by gem-studded curves that accentuate its aesthetic and symbolic presence. The results demonstrated that employing digital technologies in jewelry design contributes to refining proportions, previewing the model, and developing the design concept prior to execution. It also enables the re-presentation of local heritage symbols in a contemporary style while preserving their authenticity. The research concludes that drawing inspiration from the Taif rose in jewelry design serves as an effective approach to reinforcing the aesthetic identity of Taif and opening new design horizons that merge local heritage with modern digital technologies.