Illustrative image (Source: thainews.prd) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The jewelry business has not been spared theCOVID-19 economic fallout and the New Normal way of life. To encouragedesigners to continue making new designs, the Gem and Jewelry Institute ofThailand has launched the 14th gems and jewelry design contest, highlightingthe value of jewelry beyond aesthetics.
Designers from around the world have sent 352 submissions to this year’s Gemsand Jewelry Design Contest, being held to help mitigate the economic falloutfrom COVID-19.
Among these submissions, 183 designs have been submitted by designers from 28foreign countries, including Italy, the US, Sweden, Iran, Turkey, and Africancountries. The other 169 designs are from Thai designers.
The institute will announce the 30 selected submissions that have utilitarianfunctions, such as an ornament that can measure humidity, and geometricallyshaped jewelries that can be used in several modern applications.
The final four finalists will then be announced, with a 4,000 USD cash prizeand a royally bestowed trophy from HRH Princess Chulabhorn, the PrincessSrisavangavadhana given to the winner.
The first runner up will receive a 3,000 USD cash prize, the second runner upwill receive a 1,500 USD cash prize, with an honorary mention receiving a 1,000USD cash prize.
The designs of these four finalists will be used for the actual production ofthe items./.
VNA
