Hong Kong show to display winning jewelry designs
By www.nationaljeweler.com
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has announced winners of its 13th Hong Kong Jewelry Design Competition and will display the designs the 29th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which runs Feb. 16-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The competition was split into two categories, “open group” and “student group.” Both groups competed under a “Soaring Dragon” theme, echoing the Chinese New Year’s naming of 2012 as Year of the Dragon.
The 300 entries were judged on creativity, innovation, aesthetics, craftsmanship, marketability, wear-ability and topic relevance.
Three entries in the open group were honored with the Best of Show Award.
Ho Kwan Po, sponsored by H&F International Jewellery Co. Ltd., received a Best in Show Award for “Interstellar Dream,” (below) a ring depicting a dragon chasing a star.
Cherry Ko, sponsored by 3D-Gold Jewellery (HK) Ltd., won Best in Show for the “Soaring Dragon” ring (below), inspired by the legend of a dragon that dances to catch a red pearl.
Tse Ka Wing, sponsored by Luk Fook Holdings (International) Ltd., was given a Best in Show Award for the brooch “Flying Dragon in Joy,” (below) which features a blooming flower that reflects Hong Kong’s energy and charm, and nine soaring dragons to symbolize enthusiasm.
Ngan Ka Yi, a student at the School of Continuing Education at the Hong Kong Baptist University, was the winner in the student group for her “Gaming Fire Dragon” necklace (below), which also won the Craftsmanship & Technology Award. The detachable ring-shaped pendant is made with blue moonstones fire opals, representing a cloud through which a dragon flies.
Wong Nga Kok, from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, was first runner-up in the student group with the “Black Shadow” earrings.
Tang Yuk Ying, also from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, was second runner-up in the student group with the “Dragon Posture” ring. According to the designer, the ring signifies the rising power of modern China.
“The competition showcases the creativity and flair of Hong Kong jewelry design,” Benjamin Chau, HKTDC deputy executive director, said. “Hong Kong is the world’s fifth-largest exporter of fine jewelry. As economic growth continues to expand in such emerging markets … their purchasing power will also expand, which should lead to more demand for jewelry.”
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, Chau said, will help exhibitors explore those markets.
The Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition is organized by the 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 HKTDC, established in 1966, is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufactures and service providers, with more than 40 global offices.
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