„Fragile - handle wit hcare“

32nd German Young Talent Competition for Gemstone and Jewellery Design Idar-Oberstein 2021

THEME:

„Fragile - handle with care"

Both the gemstone design and the design of a jewellery piece with precious stones were permitted. Thus, unmounted gemstones, the gemstone in finished jewellery, the gemstone object and the gemstone sculpture were allowed. The use of synthetic gems was permitted. Pearls were only allowed in combination with gemstones.


   1st PRICE: ALINE STANEK
BAUMHOLDER, CERTIFICATE AND 1500 EURO

An outstandingly crafted revolving gemstone object took first prize in this year's young talent competition. It symbolizes the fragility of our world due to climate change and the resulting changing seasons. The award winner cautions: "Our world has a huge burden to bear because of us."

   2nd PRICE: SIHUI LI, IDAR-OBERSTEIN, CERTIFICATE AND 1000 EURO

Brooche made of agate and steel

   3rd PRICE: AYLIN YURTSEVEN, DORTMUND,CERTIFICATE AND 500 EURO 

Hair Comb made of silver, aquamarines and tourmalines

   HONOURABLE MENTION:

JESSEY DORIAN DILLY, KRONWEILER, CERTIFICATE AND 250 EURO

Gemstone object made of tiger eye and synthetic colorless and blue quartz

   HONOURABLE MENTION:

KEVIN-STEVE HAFFNER, IDAR-OBERSTEIN, CERTIFICATE AND 250 EURO

Pendant made of coffee color agate white opal and stainless steel ring

   HONOURABLE MENTION:

CHI NGUYEN, IDAR-OBERSTEIN, CERTIFICATE AND 250 EURO

Necklace made of white gold, silver, spring steel, brilliant, satin, epoxy, magnets and electronic parts.