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Press Release
from Newstream.com
Gold Medals to World's Finest in Gold Jewellry Design
June 2002/Newstream -- 34 designers were unveiled as winners at the
Gold Virtuosi 2002 Awards, the
'Oscars' of the gold jewellery design world, at a spectacular gala
event near Venice in Italy last night.
Sponsored by the world renowned Vicenza Jewellery Fair, the Gold Virtuosi
Awards were created by the World Gold Council to inspire unrestricted
creativity from gold designers, to honour excellence in craftsmanship
and ultimately to expand the horizons of gold jewellery worldwide.
Gold Virtuosi 2002 was the largest and most authoritative international
gold competition ever held.
The 34 winners were chosen from a short-list of 100 finalists. The
winning designs were selected on the basis of their originality, and
technical and creative use of gold. The world's leading gold designers
were among the record 1,700 entrants from 52 countries who, between
them, submitted nearly 5,100 designs.
The spectacular winning suites of jewellery are being showcased at
the Vicenza Jewellery Fair until 14th June and then are to be exhibited
worldwide. They will offer a sneak preview of what is likely to appear
on jewellers' shelves for years to come, as future design trends will
almost certainly be hugely influenced by the outcome of the competition.
The biennial competition is open to jewellery designers, craftsmen,
students and individuals involved in the design or manufacture of
precious gold jewellery. The initial designs were submitted as drawings,
and finalists actually created their designs in gold. The 100 finalists
have each secured sponsors to provide the gold for their final submissions.
All entries were assessed by an elite panel of 14 judges including
famous fashion photographers, jewellery designers and top journalists
from around the world.
 Photography
- Helena Bonham Carter models entrants from the competition.
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from Gold Virtuosi 2002 Awards courtesy of Newstream |
Yupadee
Kobkul-Boonsiri
(image right) In only three years, Yupadee Kobkul-Boonsiri,
a prolific young with a fine arts and advertising background from
Thailand, has been a finalist or winner in all of the 9 competitions
she has entered. With a perfect sense of composition she blends color,
shape, texture, and motion, creating vibrant wearable sculpture that
seems to dance. Yupadee's work is produced exclusively by a third
generation precious metal workshop, Grunberger Jewelers, in Stamford,
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Norio
Shimada
(image right) Born in Fukui, Japan in 1950,
Mr Norio Shimada graduated from Musashino Art University majoring
in Industrial Arts and Design. Mr Shimada is currently responsible
for product development at Kuwayama Corporation, one of the largest
jewellery companies in Japan. Over the years, he has created a number
of award-winning jewellery pieces as a freelance craftsman.
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Simon
Harrison
(image above) For 25 years Simon Harrison has
been producing jewellery ranges for Europe's leading fashion designers.
Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Ozwald Boateng, among others, have
all put their trust in Simon's design and jewellery product knowledge.
Through his consultancy work, he has contributed to the design strategy
and philosophy of major international jewellery corporations. |
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JEWELRY DIRECTORY
Jest
Jewels - Jest Jewels of San Francisco, provides the latest in Fashion
Runway jewelry as well as traditional 14k gold and platinum classics. Artists
carried include the classic Gerard Yosca and Miriam Haskell, contemporary
artists Tarina Tarantino, Wendy Brigode, and Chan Luu. Order online from
selection of anklets, bracelets, jewelry boxes, and much more. 1869 Union
Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, Tel. (415)-563-8839, jestjewels@aol.com
Carolee http://www.carolee.com
Carolee is the premier designer of prestige jewelry and accessories
distributed through major department and specialty stores worldwide. 19
East Elm Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 Tel. 1-800-CAROLEE, email:balbert@carolee.com
The Collection from Carolee A high end designer fashion jewelry
collection for all occasions. Pearls, Carolee's trademark, are found throughout
the collection. Look for freshwater cultured pearls mixed with sterling
silver and classic simulated pearls in a range of colors. The collection
uses the finest materials including genuine crystals, CZ, and semi-precious
stones.
The Midas Touch (http://www.themidastouch.com)
The Midas Touch.com offers jewelry for all occassions, including a wide
variety of 14KT, 18KT and sterling silver jewelry. Special requests are
welcome, and new items are added weekly. 1000 jewelry items available, including
necklaces, rings, pendants, charms, earrings, anklets, and toe rings. 3942
West Sierra Highway, Suite #1, Acton, CA 93510 Tel. (661) 269-2442, themidastouch@earthlink.net
Museum of Jewelry http://www.museumofjewelry.net
At the Museum of Jewelry, we keep the hand-crafted arts alive. Every piece
of jewelry & gift item is an original work of art. Each piece of jewelry
& gift item is high quality hand-crafted by master artisans from historical
designs-shaped, detailed and embellished using the same age-old techniques
as have goldsmiths and lapidaries through the ages.
Luxelle International (http://www.luxelle.com)
Luxelle presents the House of Balmain line of Fashion Jewelry. The Pierre
Balmain Fashion Jewelry Collection has been designed to complement the wearer,
illuminating every mood and occasion, with elegantly crafted items of irresistible
charm and beauty. Pierre Balmain is a fashion statement, extolling your
good taste, individuality and creativity.
OvernightDiamonds.com (http://www.overnightdiamonds.com)
The hottest gift item seen on all the celebrities and socialites at this
year's biggest bashes can be found here, the diamond line bracelet! This
Ohio based site has two styles available: A 5.25 carat, and a 10.5 carat,
(prices available upon request). Santa, are you listening? Browse through
over 4000 diamonds that are all certified GIA, EGL, AGS, or IGI. The best
part is that shipping really is overnight, and the company will refund anything
for any reason within seven days. ©Shaune Bagwell
Custom Tiaras.com (http://www.customtiaras.com)
Tigerlilly Design offers unique, custom tiaras for all occasions. Tiaras
created in silver or gold wire; style examples are amy with gemstone beads,
swan in theme shape, marie with freshwater pearls, and lilly with peridot
gemstone beads. Order online and prices range from about $60 to $200. Richmond,
VA 23223, mm@customtiaras.com
Aero & Co.(http://www.aeroandco.com)
Couture designer and retailer in Los Feliz Village providing eclectic clothing,
artwork, beauty products, and jewelry. Designer Cynthia Vincent offers the
urban St. Vincent Collection, and carries names like Tufy Duek of Brazil,
Sergio Valente, and Magda Berliner of Hollywood. 4651 Kingswell, Los Angeles,
CA 90027, Tel. (323) 665-4651, Stuff@aeroandco.com |
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