Jul 26, 2021 20:00 JST
Source: HKTDC
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Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces on display at Jewellery Show
Local talents show creative flair under "Light. Shadow" theme
HONG KONG, Jul 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will run until 29 July. Guest of honour at the opening ceremony today for the twin jewellery shows was Eliza Lee, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce, Industry and Tourism) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). In advance of the twin jewellery shows, the results of the 22nd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition were announced, throwing the spotlight on the creative flair of local jewellery designers.
| Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) yesterday. |
| Open Group Best of Show Award and Craftsmanship and Technology Award - Designer: Yuen Ching-chi |
| Student Group Champion - Designer: Chan Wing-lam |
Under the theme "Light. Shadow", this year's competition highlighted not only the level of talent locally but also the resilience of Hong Kong's jewellery industry and its ability to move forward from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The winning pieces are now on display at the Jewellery Show (Hall 3E Concourse) to showcase the ingenuity of original Hong Kong designs to jewellery buyers and exhibitors.
Jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China, the Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition aims to enhance the design quality of the local jewellery industry, identify talent, and promote Hong Kong's outstanding jewellery collections to local and international buyers. This year's competition was divided into two categories, the Open Group and the Student Group, in which experienced and budding jewellery designers demonstrated their creative edge and excellent craftsmanship.
Open Group: Best of Show Award Winners demonstrate unique concepts
Three Best of Show awards were given in the Open Group. Yuen Ching-chi's entry, "Follow the Wind" won a Best of Show award as well as the Craftsmanship and Technology Award. The winning piece can be worn in different ways. A fan with a pearl in the middle can be taken off and added to a ring, while two black jadeite fans can be combined to create a different style of necklace. Ms Yuen explained that the pearl on the fan represents the sun while the icy jadeite represents flowers. The sponsoring company for the piece, Sharon Yuen Jewelry Design, also received the Craftsmanship and Technology Award, recognising the production team's excellence in jewellery craftsmanship.
Another Best of Show Award winner was Tang Yuk-ying, who selected a variety of materials and gemstones of different colours to create "Window of the Heart", a ring with a hollowed-out design. There's a saying that "when a door closes, another one opens", and in her winning piece Ms Tang is encouraging people to open the door to their heart and take a leap forward to a brighter future.
The third Best of Show Award winner was Ng Ki-kai, whose design titled "Ming" incorporates the concept of light and shadow expressed through the sun and the moon. The golden pearl represents the sun and a black pearl represents the moon, while three-layered "golden lines" represent the hills and clouds from classical Chinese paintings. Diamonds on the edge of the ring symbolise the rays of the sun breaking through layers of cloud at dawn.
Student Group winners showcase next-generation creativity
Open to students of institutions registered in Hong Kong, the Student Group category aims to inspire more young design talents to join the jewellery design profession. Chan Wing-lam from the School of Continuing Education at Hong Kong Baptist University won the Student Group Champion with her brooch design, "Spring Bird". The design was inspired by the reflections created by Chinese revolving horse lanterns, where light and shadow work together to produce stunning projections that are often seen as a metaphor for life.
The First Runner-up in the Student Group was Lo Lok-yi from CCC Mong Man Wai College. Her design, "Polaris Melody", is a necklace composed of various interwoven metals, Swiss blue topaz and olive-green cubic zirconia. It was inspired by the rhythm and trails of light of the Polaris star, symbolising how there is always a ray of hope to guide us in the dark.
The Student Group's Second Runner-up title was awarded to Lam Wai-yee from the School of Continuing Education at Hong Kong Baptist University. Her design, "Yanxia Ring", is a piece of jewellery that can be worn separately as a pendant or a ring, or together as a combined piece. The work is inlaid with gemstones of different colours, representing the radiant glow between light and shadow and the beauty of a rainbow. The centre of the ring is inlaid with white jade to symbolise bringing light into the world.
Nearly 150 entries were submitted for this year's competition. The six-strong judging panel evaluated the entries based on creativity and innovation, aesthetics, craftsmanship and wearability, topic relevance and marketability (the latter applicable only to the Open Group). The three Open Group winners will be sponsored to attend a three-day online jewellery design course at the Hiko Mizuno College of Jewellery in Japan.
Twin jewellery shows conducted in physical and online formats for first time
As the pandemic continues, this year's twin jewellery shows are being conducted in a physical and online hybrid format for the first time, bringing together close to 440 exhibitors including overseas exhibitors who are joining the show online. Both shows are also open to jewellery-loving public visitors for the first time. Overseas buyers who cannot attend the physical events at the HKCEC can make business deals through online video conferences with exhibitors. The online show runs until 5 August.
Photo download: - Opening Ceremony and fair ground: https://bit.ly/3i0faEF - Open Group: https://bit.ly/3y83K7k - Student Group: https://bit.ly/3kUXigl - Press Conference: https://bit.ly/3BFo6XM
Fair websites: - Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com/ - Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show: http://hkdgp.hktdc.com/
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
Media enquiries: HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org
Source: HKTDC Sectors: Fashion & Apparel, Watches & Jewelry
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