HK Jewelry Design Competition Winners Announced
February 09, 12
(IDEX Online News) – The winners of the 13th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition were announced recently in Hong Kong. The designs of the winners and finalists will be displayed at the upcoming HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.
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Some 300 entries were considered in the completion, which was based on the theme of “Soaring Dragon” in recognition of the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. The designs were judged on a number of criteria including creativity and innovation, aesthetics and craftsmanship, marketability and topic relevance.
Three entries in the “Open Group” were honored with Best of Show awards, including “Interstellar Dream,” created by Ho Kwan Po, sponsored by H&F International Jewellery Co Ltd.
The “Soaring Dragon,” ring earned Best-of-Show honors for Cherry Ko, and was sponsored by 3D-Gold Jewellery (HK) Ltd.
The third Best of Show Award went to Tse Ka Wing for his “Flying Dragon in Joy” brooch. Sponsored by Luk Fook Holdings (International) Ltd, the design features a blooming flower that reflects Hong Kong’s energy and charm and nine soaring dragons, which symbolize enthusiasm.
The competition, which also had a category for student design, was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Jewellers’ & Goldsmiths’ Association, the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China.
“The competition showcases the creativity and flair of Hong Kong jewelry design,” said HKTDC deputy executive director Benjamin Chau. “Hong Kong is the world’s fifth-largest exporter of fine jewelry,” he added. In 2011, Hong Kong’s exports of fine jewelry totaled HK$476 billion ($61.4 billion), up 35 percent over 2010.
“As economic growth continues to expand in such emerging markets as the BRICS countries, their purchasing power will also expand, which should lead to more demand for jewelry,” he added. “This show will help exhibitors explore those markets.”
Show organizers estimate that the fair will attract a new exhibitor record, attracting more than 3,100 exhibitors from 48 countries, up from 2,870 exhibitors last year. Argentina, Denmark and Myanmar will be participating for the first time.
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show runs from February 19-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.