Tag Archives: design competitions

Unity, equality central to design competition

July 15, 2021

Jewellers interested in participating in a global design competition supporting ‘growth, unity, and equity’ have until July 23 to submit their work.

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Pearl pieces impress at international competition

February 12, 2021

Golden South Sea, mosaic Tahitian, and freshwater pearl varieties all dazzled at the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s (CPAA’s) 11th annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC).

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Emerging Toronto designers shine in Botswana

November 14, 2019

The designs of three recent graduates of Toronto’s George Brown College (GBC) earned international praise at De Beers’ 2019 Shining Lights Awards (SLA) in Botswana.

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2020 Saul Bell awards open for entries

July 12, 2019

Designers interested in testing their skills in an international context can now enter the 20th annual Saul Bell Design Award Competition. Contest organizer Rio Grande issued an official call for entries this week, inviting submissions from designers worldwide for a deadline of October 25.

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Québécois designers recognized with JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards

April 8, 2019

Two Québécois companies are among the winners of the 12^th annual JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards, recognizing exceptional jewellery design.

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CGA seeks exceptional new designs

March 5, 2019

The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is encouraging design students and recent graduates to show off their best work.

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American designer among JNA competition finalists

February 8, 2019

Fifteen designers and students from around the world have made the shortlist for this year’s JNA Jewellery Design Competition.

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De Beers Group’s Shining Light Awards open to Canadians

November 7, 2018

For the first time, Canadian designers are being invited to enter the Shining Light Awards, presented by the De Beers Group Designers Initiative.

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2019 Saul Bell awards open for entries

August 13, 2018

Designers interested in testing their skills in an international context can now enter the 2019 Saul Bell Design Award Competition.

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Making magic: What goes into creating an award-winning design?

February 15, 2017

One of the most challenging contests in the industry is the bi-annual German Jewellery and Gemstone Prize. Unlike most competitions, this one offers significant cash prizes—a great incentive to one’s creativity when designing!

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