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About IJDE Award
Trophy of“ Champion of the Champions”
To honour creative and outstanding jewellery designers from all over the world, the IJDE Award provides an opportunity for international jewellery designers, who have won an award worldwide, to share experiences and to compete for the highest honor – “Champion of the Champions”. The biennial event attracted 137 champions of the world’s leading jewellery design competition from 21 countries and regions in its last edition.
How to Apply
Note 1:
Only online applications would be accepted. Click here for application form. *Application deadline: 17 November 2024
Note 2:
Submit 5 photos of your winning design(s) to [email protected] with quoting your reference number of the entry with a copy of your award certificate, notification letter or any other documents issued by the organiser of the corresponding jewellery design competition
Photo Requirement:
Resolution: 1900 x 1280 pixel, in jpeg format Angles: top-, front- and side-view would be appreciated
* Submission Deadline: 9 December 2024
Click here for Application Frequently Asked Questions
Only online applications would be accepted. Click here for application form. *Application deadline: 17 November 2024
Note 2:
Submit 5 photos of your winning design(s) to [email protected] with quoting your reference number of the entry with a copy of your award certificate, notification letter or any other documents issued by the organiser of the corresponding jewellery design competition
Photo Requirement:
Resolution: 1900 x 1280 pixel, in jpeg format Angles: top-, front- and side-view would be appreciated
* Submission Deadline: 9 December 2024
Click here for Application Frequently Asked Questions
Highlights of IJDE Award Winning Designs
Champion of the Champions
Title of winning design: Discovery of Eggcellance
Designer: Aleksandr Maryaskin (US)
Sponsoring company: Simply Unique Jewelry Designs
Category: Display
Description:
American designer Aleksandr Maryaskin won the highest honour, “Champion of the Champions”, with his egg-shaped desktop decoration named “Discovery of Eggcellance”. The “egg” can be twisted open to reveal a miniature church complex inspired by a traditional church the designer helped restore while living in Ukraine.
Title of winning design: Discovery of Eggcellance
Designer: Aleksandr Maryaskin (US)
Sponsoring company: Simply Unique Jewelry Designs
Category: Display
Description:
American designer Aleksandr Maryaskin won the highest honour, “Champion of the Champions”, with his egg-shaped desktop decoration named “Discovery of Eggcellance”. The “egg” can be twisted open to reveal a miniature church complex inspired by a traditional church the designer helped restore while living in Ukraine.
Innovative and Uniqueness in Design
Title of winning design: Urban Reflection
Designer: Sarah Zhuang (HK)
Sponsoring company: Sarah Zhuang Jewellery
Category: Ring
Description:
Hong Kong designer Sarah Zhuang captured the Innovative and Uniqueness in Design Award. Her piece “Urban Reflection” incorporates Hong Kong’s world-renowned skyline in a set of four rings, depicting the city’s diverse architecture with ultra-modern skyscrapers juxtaposed against historical buildings. The rings can be worn together to form a picture of the iconic skyline with reflection.
Title of winning design: Urban Reflection
Designer: Sarah Zhuang (HK)
Sponsoring company: Sarah Zhuang Jewellery
Category: Ring
Description:
Hong Kong designer Sarah Zhuang captured the Innovative and Uniqueness in Design Award. Her piece “Urban Reflection” incorporates Hong Kong’s world-renowned skyline in a set of four rings, depicting the city’s diverse architecture with ultra-modern skyscrapers juxtaposed against historical buildings. The rings can be worn together to form a picture of the iconic skyline with reflection.
Craftsmanship Award
Title of winning design: Best Ring
Designer: Borys Palamarchuk (Ukraine)
Sponsoring company: PALAMARCHUK Jewelry
Category: Ring
Description:
The Craftsmanship Award was presented to Ukrainian designer Borys Palamarchuk. His handmade, hot-enamel “Best Ring” features a round decorative piece with a diamond-studded golden rim and a koi carp that appears to be swimming lithely in the sunshine. The design symbolises the circulation of light energy, which in turn signifies luck, victory and hard work. It is also meant to represent self-sufficiency and moral courage. Swimming against the current, carp are associated with persistence and strength, as well as overcoming challenges and achieving goals. The koi carp, in particular, symbolise the pursuit of ambitious goals and success.
Title of winning design: Best Ring
Designer: Borys Palamarchuk (Ukraine)
Sponsoring company: PALAMARCHUK Jewelry
Category: Ring
Description:
The Craftsmanship Award was presented to Ukrainian designer Borys Palamarchuk. His handmade, hot-enamel “Best Ring” features a round decorative piece with a diamond-studded golden rim and a koi carp that appears to be swimming lithely in the sunshine. The design symbolises the circulation of light energy, which in turn signifies luck, victory and hard work. It is also meant to represent self-sufficiency and moral courage. Swimming against the current, carp are associated with persistence and strength, as well as overcoming challenges and achieving goals. The koi carp, in particular, symbolise the pursuit of ambitious goals and success.
Aesthetics Award
Title of winning design: Stars in Heaven
Designer: Michael Weggenmann (Germany)
Sponsoring company: Gellner GmbH & Co. KG
Category: Ring
Description:
German designer Michael Weggenmann won recognition with the Aesthetics Award for his piece “Stars in Heaven”, which is meant to be “a declaration of love to the strong woman”. The design exudes confidence and fascinates with breathtaking contrasts: a black stainless-steel ring with a fine 18-karat rose-gold design is set with a “mysterious” shiny pearl. The precious Tahitian cultured pearl with its iridescent shimmer contrasts the rustic charm of stainless steel.
Title of winning design: Stars in Heaven
Designer: Michael Weggenmann (Germany)
Sponsoring company: Gellner GmbH & Co. KG
Category: Ring
Description:
German designer Michael Weggenmann won recognition with the Aesthetics Award for his piece “Stars in Heaven”, which is meant to be “a declaration of love to the strong woman”. The design exudes confidence and fascinates with breathtaking contrasts: a black stainless-steel ring with a fine 18-karat rose-gold design is set with a “mysterious” shiny pearl. The precious Tahitian cultured pearl with its iridescent shimmer contrasts the rustic charm of stainless steel.
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