JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

2014 JAA AUSTRALASIAN JEWELLERY AWARDS

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CONTENTS JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards About the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA)

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About the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards

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Sponsors 6 Judges’ Profiles

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Peter W Beck Jeweller of the Year / Roy Worfold Perpetual Trophy

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Leading Edge Jewellers Apprentice / Student of the Year

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Bride to Be Magazine Reader's Choice Award

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PANDORA 1st and 2nd Year Apprentice and Student Craftsmanship and Design Award

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PANDORA 3rd and 4th Year Apprentice and Student Craftsmanship and Design Award

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Nationwide Jewellers Precious Metal Award

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Showcase Jewellers Pearl Award

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GAA Coloured Gemstone Award

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Marsh Advantage Insurance Diamond Award

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Chemgold CAD / CAM Award

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Morris and Watson Men's Jewellery and Accessories Award

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Bride to Be Magazine Bridal Award - Tradition with a twist

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards Entrants

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Entrants’ Contact List

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Published on behalf of

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ABOUT JAA About the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Established in 1931, the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) works to represent and protect the interests of the jewellery industry and its consumers. With a membership of around 1100 outlets, the JAA is a national organisation that covers all areas of the jewellery industry - from manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution to retail.

The JAA offers a range of specific member benefits as well as general industry support.

In the event of a dispute, the JAA also has a nationwide system of assisting the industry and the customer to resolve matters of complaint. Visit jaa.com.au for more details.

The JAA is proud to promote the highest standards and ethics within the Australian jewellery industry and encourages consumers to shop with confidence where they see the JAA member sign.

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ABOUT THE AWARDS About the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards The JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards celebrate and recognise design, innovation, craftsmanship and marketability in the jewellery industry. They are the ultimate industry awards that reward creativity, skill and technique.

Demonstrating both craftsmanship and design skills are vital to succeeding as a jewellery designer. Many designers are inspired by an emotional event and often the design begins with a story and ends with a piece of jewellery that can be kept forever. However, to be a superior jewellery ‘artist’, designers must be technically skilled and have the ability to work with precious metals and gemstones.

In the 23rd running of the Awards, two new categories were introduced. The Bridal Award – tradition with a twist, sponsored by Bride to Be Magazine, gave designers the opportunity to create a no holds barred piece of jewellery or an accessory that could be worn or used by a bride on her special day. The Morris and Watson Men’s Accessories and Jewellery Award invited designers to produce an original piece of jewellery or an accessory that would be worn or used by a male. All materials used in the piece were to be Australian or New Zealand precious metals and / or natural gemstones, natural pearls or natural opals.

This year 85 entries were submitted from all over Australia and New Zealand. The standard was exceptional, giving the expert panel of judges a great challenge in selecting the winners.

Advanced technical and design skills – demonstrated by creativity, innovation and craftsmanship are key features of the outstanding winning designs of the 2014 Awards.

All entrants’ pieces appear in this publication. The overall winner will win a trip to the Hong Kong Jewellery Fair in March 2015 and all the winning pieces will be entered into an international Champion of Champions competition that will coincide with the Hong Kong Fair.

Congratulations to all entrants with special congratulations to the category winners and overall winners.

The JAA Awards program has stamped itself as the most distinguished program for the Australasian jewellery industry.

As my first year involved in the Awards, I am delighted to be a part of such an exciting concept that was introduced 46 years ago.

In his position as President of the Jewellers of Association, Roy Samuel Worfold, founded of the JAA Design Awards in 1968, establishing a program to honour designers for their artistry and excellence.

Sadly, Roy Worfold passed away late last year at the age of 96. His contribution to the Australian jewellery industry will continue to be honoured through the Roy Worfold Perpetual Trophy, awarded to the Jeweller of the Year in the biennial JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards.

We have much to thank the late Roy Worfold for - his own creative thinking has given hundreds of designers an opportunity to showcase their talents. Previous winners who site the awards as having a positive influence on their careers include John Calleija, Craig Peters, Jason Ree, Dean Walker, Thomas Meihofer and Emily Snadden.

On behalf of the JAA I acknowledge the vision of Roy Samual Worfold to introduce the Awards and thank all the designers who took the time to enter the 2014 Awards.

Please enjoy browsing all that glitters!

Amanda Hunter Executive Director

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SPONSORS Sponsors of the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

Jeweller of the Year / Roy Worfold Perpetual Trophy

Peter W Beck Since 1976 Peter W Beck has proudly serviced the Australian Jewellery Industry as the largest privately owned manufacturer and refiner of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium, and we are honoured to again be associated with the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards.

Through commitment to sponsorship of industry events, we endeavour to provide encouragement to potential new talent, as well as supporting those already employed within the industry. We supply an extensive package of products and services to the jewellery industry. For manufacturing jewellers we provide quality casting and refining services as well as alloyed product. For retail jewellers we offer the most comprehensive range of wedding rings and full marketing support.

Congratulations to the winner of the 2014 Peter W Beck Jeweller of the Year Award and all category winners.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Chemgold If you’re committed to excellence, partner with Chemgold the precious metal experts. Our range of products and services include casting, refining, fabricated alloys and a comprehensive 10,000+ design catalogue, including our JewelMounts collection. Chemgold offers a complete one stop for CAD / CAM – from designing, printing, casting, moulds, finishing and setting. We offer the smoothest CAD surface in the industry using DigitalWax technology, which produces resin via laser steriolithography as opposed to traditional “wax” printing. This saves the jeweller time when cleaning the casting as there is no stepping or lines to remove.

Our team of precious metal specialists and engineers use the most advanced technology to achieve the highest quality in the market place, which allows us to guarantee excellent results every time.

Chemgold are proud sponsors of the CAD / CAM Award.

Morris and Watson Australia Combining pure craftsmanship with advanced technology, Morris and Watson have been supplying precious metal to Australasian jewellers for over 80 years. The third generation family-owned business was established in Australia in 1928

by Joe Morris, the grandfather of current CEO David Morris.

The company has since expanded in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. While Morris and Watson has undergone extensive growth, the company has never lost sight of its core values and continues to work closely with the jewellery industry delivering what they expect − superior products reinforced with expert knowledge.

Morris and Watson covers the entire spectrum of precious metal needs; ranging from state of art refining facilities, producing accurate, customer pleasing results, through to supplying an extensive range of semi-fabricated precious metal products and alloys, at competitive prices.

PANDORA PANDORA designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality jewellery products, providing women across the world with a universe of beautiful jewellery options at affordable prices. Propelled by a concept that allows women to combine 14ct gold and solid sterling silver jewellery pieces to suit their personal style, the PANDORA brand has grown to be well known and loved.

PANDORA jewellery is sold in more than 80 countries, across six continents through approximately 10,000 points of sale, including approximately 1,100 concept stores. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs over 9,000 people worldwide of whom 6,800 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewellery. PANDORA is also publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark.

PANDORA is proud to support and celebrate Australia and New Zealand’s most exciting jewellery designers and retailers.

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Who is the

GAA?

The GAA (Gemmological Association of Australia) is a not-for-profit education body at the forefront of gemmology in Australia.

Since forming in 1945, the GAA has educated thousands within the jewellery trade as well as interested members of the public about all aspects of gemstones and diamonds. The GAA is fuelled by professional trainers as well as passionate volunteers who are dedicated to educating consumers and fellow members of the trade about gemstone identification and ethical trading.

Passionately educating the industry and consumers about gemstones

What is

Gemmology?

Gemmology is the study of gemstones and the science and art behind identifying them.

What is a

Gemmologist?

A Gemmologist can identify all types of natural gemstones, along with their imitation or synthetic forms as well as many different types of treatments used to enhance a gem’s appearance.

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Why should you seek out a

Gemmologist?

Today, those that trade in gemstones at any level, need the professional expertise of a gemmologist to provide answer to questions such as: Is this diamond natural? How can I tell if it been treated to improve the colour or clarity?

Has this orange sapphire been colour enhanced by diffused beryllium?

What type of pearl is this and is its colour natural?

Is this ruby natural coloured, fracture filled or just a very good synthetic?

It is the realm and responsibility of a gemmologist to be able to identify all types of gemstones and their treatments and assist you with making an informed purchase.

GAA Endorsed Gemmological Laboratory

Email info@gem.org.au Phone 1300 436 338

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Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) Reward yourself and stand out from the masses with a GAA course to improve your product knowledge and confidence.

Both are keys to unlocking success and credibility in an increasing competitive market place. The Gemmological Association of Australia is the country’s premier educator in diamond and gemstone identification and grading.

The GAA has specialty courses for the jewellery industry and general public. Founded in 1945, it is a not-for-profit body providing teaching centres and courses in every state. You will find a course to suit your needs from an online one to two hour course, to a two year part time diploma course.

The GAA is passionately educating the industry and consumers about gemstones www.gem.org.au.

Jewel Photography Jewel Photography – Jewellery photography that sells.

Jewel Photography is a leading edge jewellery photography and jewellery video company located in secure commercial premises in north western Sydney. With 30 years in the Australian jewellery industry we understand the requirements of importers, manufacturers and retailers that is high quality jewellery photos supplied at a fair price in a timely manner.

We have a welcoming secure commercial studio with ample parking with onsite safes and jewellers block insurance with Marsh insurance. More than half of clients are interstate or international so distance represent little obstacle to commission our services.

Contact 02 8850 1446 or visit jewelphotography.com.au for more information.

GOLD SPONSORS

Leading Edge Jewellers Leading Edge Jewellers is one division of Leading Edge Group which is Australia’s largest buying group of independently owned and operated retailers.

Leading Edge Jewellers are a united group of retailers that benefit from the combined buying power of 156 stores across the country. All members of Leading Edge Jewellers are market leaders in their own locality, specialising in offering premium quality, fine jewellery to their clients at the best prices available.

All the members of Leading Edge Jewellers benefit from a community of like-minded retailers that strive to keep the independent jewellery market strong by working together to offer the best service and knowledge in the industry.

Nationwide Jewellers Nationwide Jewellers is the largest jewellery group in Australasia, representing over 500 independent jewellery stores.

These 500 stores enjoy a comprehensive range of marketing, merchandise and cost saving benefits, many of which are totally free.

Even though jewellery stores in the Nationwide group do not pay any fees or charges, they receive excellent discounts and rebates. In fact, Nationwide guarantees that jewellers will be financially better off than they would in the other groups that charge various fees and levies.

Nationwide Jewellers Antwerp diamond marketing programme generates a substantial increase in diamond sales for jewellers.

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS

BECOME PART OF A GROUP THAT CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE. If you’re an independent business owner that would like to take advantage of the buying power and marketing clout of a large group, then you need to talk to us.

Established over thirty years ago by Jewellers just like you, Showcase is 100% owned by its members and returns 100% of its profits to those members.

We continue to invest in new technology such as the Showcase Jewellers app, online Training Academy and online Toolbox with customised catalogue building. We encourage you to put the group’s business resources and networking opportunities to use so you can compete against the large jewellery chains and etailers.

TRAINING ACADEMY

SHOWCASE JEWELLERS APP

SHOWCASE JEWELLERS TOOLBOX

So if you value your individuality but want to be part of a team, call us today on (02) 8566 1800 and talk to us about making your business more successful.

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SPONSORS Sponsors of the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards

Showcase Jewellers Australasia’s premier buying and marketing group assists independent jewellers across all facets of retail including buying, marketing, finance, lease negotiations, technology and training.

Showcase Jewellers is a member owned organisation and returns 100 percent of its profits back to its members. Our members enjoy the wide network of support provided to them by both local and international suppliers, fellow members and a dedicated support team at Head Office.

We’re more than a buying group, we’re a family and we’re proud to once again sponsor the Awards.

Marsh Advantage Insurance Marsh Advantage Insurance is proud to be associated with the 2014 JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards once again.

As a leading supplier of jewellers block insurance, we value our partnership with the JAA and offer unique benefits to all JAA members. These benefits include products and services that are tailored specifically to the jewellery industry, as well as personalised one on one risk and insurance advice from specialists in our customer service team.

To find out more, visit our website www.marshadvantage.com.au/jewellers or contact a member of our Jewellers Team today on 1300 137 485.

MEDIA SPONSORS

Bride to Be As the highest read wedding magazine in Australia, Bride to Be is every bride’s most trusted source of inspiration and information. We showcase the latest wedding trends, and inspire her with styling ideas, the hottest bridal fashion, jewellery, beauty, and stunning real-life weddings.

Our quarterly magazine is complemented by the annual Wedding Planner, Flowers & Wedding Styling, and Cakes & Wedding Food, as well as the bi-annual Your Day: The Best Real Weddings. Bride to Be offers a highly regarded and effective brand environment, with a strong online presence, including our popular Bride Of The Year competition and industry recognised initiatives like the bi-annual Cost Of Love survey.

Part of the Pacific Magazines stable, who produce New Idea, Marie Claire and Better Homes & Gardens, we have the highest distribution network of any other bridal magazine. You can find all of our titles in newsagents, major supermarkets, and in digital format on Apple, Google, Kindle Fire and Zinio.

EVENT SPONSORS

Expertise Events Expertise Events creates memorable events that connect people and markets in a very personal way.

Our exhibitions are created with passion and a personal touch, delivering unique experiences to our customers that are beyond their expectations.

To be a successful event-maker is a skilled craft that requires a fine balance of professionalism and friendliness.

Our events incorporate the hands-on teamwork of the company owners and staff, as well as understanding of our customers’ personal needs.

Expertise Events runs more than 30 superior events each year that exemplify the company’s reputation as the leading Australian independently owned and managed exhibition and event group.

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Judges of the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards

Gina Kougias, Georgini Launching Georgini from scratch in 1994 with only $5,000, and no jewellery experience, Gina Kougias created affordable ‘diamond look’ jewellery. Georgini is the only Australian brand invited to create a design for Swarovski, which was exhibited around the world and appeared in the 2013 Annual Swarovski Design Book.

Sarah Ross, Studio Ingot Sarah Ross is the founder of Melbourne Gallery Studio Ingot. Recognised at the forefront of supporting Australia’s vibrant contemporary jewellers Studio Ingot’s vision has played a vital role in nurturing careers and development of the talented artists represented. Sarah has lectured and exhibited within Australia and overseas dividing her time between her own jewellery collection and directing the gallery.

George and Grace Andolfi, G & G Andolfi A master jeweller, steeped in European tradition, George Andolfi is an award winning designer. George is well known for revolutionising the jewellery industry in the 1960's when he and his wife Grace established their successful retail and manufacturing business. George's experience, talent and skills are derived from years of dedication and a natural love of one of the oldest art forms of our times.

Italian born Grace Andolfi has a diploma of fashion design and is a qualified diamond grader. She has an unparalleled understanding of jewellery making and 45 years’ experience in jewellery consultancy. Together with her husband George, Grace has had an influential impact on the jewellery trade in Australia since the early 1970s.

Peter Minturn, Peter Minturn Goldsmith School Peter Minturn is a highly respected jewellery designer in New Zealand. He has trained many young designers who now occupy key positions around the world. He has made commissioned pieces for the Queen, Princess Anne and Princess Alexandra, Lord Robens, Michael Cane, Elton John and Frankie Vally and recently designed a commemorative piece for the Maori Queen Te Atairangikaahu 40th anniversary to the throne. Peter was awarded a Member of New Zealand Merit (MNZM) in 2009 for his services to the New Zealand jewellery industry.

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PETER W BECK JEWELLER OF THE YEAR / ROY WORFOLD PERPETUAL TROPHY

WINNER

Rhys Turner | MDTdesign

Facets of Morality Description: The ring is an angular, architecturally inspired form containing a tension set parti sapphire. It has multiple finishes including sandblast, polish and emery finish.

Motivation: My aim was to create a unique object that reflects, balances and compliments the shape of the sapphire to draw focus to it as an object itself. The ring is unique viewed from all angles.

Materials Used: Platinum and parti sapphire.

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PETER W BECK JEWELLER OF THE YEAR / ROY WORFOLD PERPETUAL TROPHY

RUNNER UP

Martin Linning | Jewellery by Design

Cascade Description: Designed and created with the latest CAD / CAM technology, the seven lines of pave set diamonds form an oscillating pattern on the band that wraps snugly round the right middle finger before curving back across the hand to form a graceful arch.

Motivation: Cascade was envisioned as a sweeping single brushstroke of rippling diamonds gracefully draped across the entire hand. I wanted to create a show-stopping piece of red carpet jewellery that gives the wearer a feeling of complete luxury and elegance.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and diamonds.

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LEADING EDGE JEWELLERS APPRENTICE / STUDENT OF THE YEAR

WINNER

Samantha Kelly | Ian Gardiner Jewellery

Mystique Description: Masquerade mask with interchangeable feathers to match your mood or outfit. Can also be worn without feathers.

Motivation: My fascination with wirework, filigree and pushing the boundaries on the limitations of what can be considered as a piece of jewellery.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, 9ct rose gold, cubic zirconia, black ribbon and white, black and salmon feathers.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

WINNER

Michelle Kennedy | Ian Gardiner Jewellery

Blossom and Blue Description: Bridal cuff representing something new and something blue, with matching studs.

Motivation: My fascination for flowers, love of jewellery and enjoyment of weddings.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, aquamarine, cubic zirconias, fresh water pearls.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Katie Law | Jason Ree

SIA Description: Silver mesh seed pod necklace with sapphires and a leaf charm.

Motivation: I wanted to test the skills that I have acquired in the past year and a half, in a way that displayed the random symmetry found in nature.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold, fine silver, sterling silver and sapphires.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Adriana Daleris | Design Centre Enmore

Mediterranean Goddess Description: Bridal head piece.

Motivation: Bridal wear, bridal bloggers wedded wonderland. Egyptian head wear.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, Akoya pearls, South Sea pearls, blue topaz and diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Benjamin Hart | Benjamin Hart

Pursuit of Happiness Description: The pendant is a stylised image of a lotus flower separated into four individual panels. White gold on one side. Yellow gold on the other. The mechanics of the pendant enable it to rotate vertically and horizontally, allowing the wearer to achieve multiple looks from one pendant.

Motivation: Watching the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, I was inspired by Will Smith’s character and how a Rubik’s Cube started his journey to success. Using the symbol of the lotus flower I felt it was a perfect representation on the movie’s title as well as the path I was taking creating with this piece.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow and white gold and diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Lynaire Kibblewhite | Lynaire Kibblewhite Goldsmith

The Glory of Nature Description: A hand made asymmetrical necklace. On one side leaves are supported on a stem with a small tree frog. This adjoins 13 pearls enclosed in wire circles. Three empty circles and two leaves form part of the catch.

Motivation: South sea pearls are my favourite gems. Lustre, warm, sexy, unique. I wanted to illustrate the uniqueness of pearls with that of new life. I have a particular fondness for the tree frog. Although her eggs appear the same, they are all unique.

Materials Used: 9ct and 14ct white gold and 9ct red gold.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Claire Townsend | Claire Townsend

Enhance Description: Two part companion ring, designed to be worn alone or together.

Motivation: I was given this beautiful Tourmaline, and wanted to have the option of wearing it alone, or with a larger disc to enhance the colour and size. The wearer has the secret that its two rings in one.

Materials Used: Platinum, 18ct yellow gold, tourmaline and diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Harry Rose | Harry Rose Jewellery

Take a Chance Description: One pair of white gold drop earrings, fully articulated with two 10mm Briolette blue topaz cubes suspended from a trilliant cut diamond with diamond set shepherd hook.

Motivation: I wanted to get the most out of the topaz ‘dice’ and get as much as movement as possible so that they are always catching the eye.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold, diamonds and briolette blue topaz cubes.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Tayron Scagnetti | Scagnetti Jewellery

Lips Description: White gold ring featuring cushion shape 6.11ct tanzanite and two laser cut diamonds.

Motivation: I wanted to make a claw setting and side profile unique. The side profile was inspired by the shape of lips.

Materials Used: 18ct white and rose gold, tanzanite and diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Nicholas Theochari | MDTdesign

Forward Description: Platinum tension set 2.30ct round brilliant diamond suspended in a high polished, mirror finished ring, with emery detail.

Motivation: I worked with a client to design this ring. We wanted to convey, change, progression and moving forward.

Materials Used: Platinum and diamond.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Ok Jin Jan | Jang’s Jewellery

Buddy Buddy Description: Together sometimes separate.

Motivation: Bearing.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and black and white diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Sam Farmer | Sam Farmer Design

Night Tiger Cuff Links Description: Round-faced, yellow gold and diamond cuff link set, featuring a framed “tiger stripe” pierced overlay of polished and matte.

Motivation: The design conveys the concept of an elegant, successful man out on the night prowl.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold and diamonds.

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARD

FINALIST

Jarrad McErlain | Abrecht Bird Jewellers

Fleur Navire (Flower Vessel) Description: Hand crafted bouquet vessel.

Motivation: I wanted to create something for a traditional wedding, but perhaps not for the traditional bride. I did not want to create something overstated, but rather a piece that accented the beauty of the bride.

Materials Used: Sterling silver.

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PANDORA 1ST AND 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

WINNER

Jason Cheetham | Michael Hill Jewellers

Transformer Description: A multifunctional set that can free stand as a sculpture and be worn assembled together or separately. The set consists of a pendant, earrings and five rings that interlock.

Motivation: Movement and play are my motivation. Play on the eye, shadows and tactile puzzles provide insight and form. Geometry and balance, both symmetrical and asymmetrical, inspire objects of beauty and function.

Materials Used: 14ct white gold, baguette diamonds, sterling silver necklace clasp and stainless steel cable.

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PANDORA 1ST AND 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Jonathan Maher | Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Keplerscope Description: The piece is a theatrical ring based heavily on satellites. It is a dual ring for Keplerscope stability and comfort and the piece is articulated.

Motivation: I have always been a fan of space and astronomy and when it came time to make my theatrical ring in Year 2, I fell in love with this design.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, amethyst, carnelian and jet.

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PANDORA 1ST AND 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Hannah Cross | Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Atlantis Description: Statement, twin shank ring specifically designed for the right hand’s middle fingers.

Motivation: Inspiration was found in classical architecture precedents and the mythical sunken city of Atlantis. From this, a miniature, dreamlike structure was created in silver and gemstones.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, white and blue cubic zirconia, emerald, green citrine and tanzanite.

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS

BECOME PART OF A GROUP THAT CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE. If you’re an independent business owner that would like to take advantage of the buying power and marketing clout of a large group, then you need to talk to us.

Established over thirty years ago by Jewellers just like you, Showcase is 100% owned by its members and returns 100% of its profits to those members.

We continue to invest in new technology such as the Showcase Jewellers app, online Training Academy and online Toolbox with customised catalogue building. We encourage you to put the group’s business resources and networking opportunities to use so you can compete against the large jewellery chains and etailers.

TRAINING ACADEMY

SHOWCASE JEWELLERS APP

SHOWCASE JEWELLERS TOOLBOX

So if you value your individuality but want to be part of a team, call us today on (02) 8566 1800 and talk to us about making your business more successful.

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PANDORA 1ST AND 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Katie Law | Jason Ree

SIA Description: Silver mesh seed pod necklace with sapphires and a leaf charm.

Motivation: I wanted to test the skills that I have acquired in the past year and a half, in a way that displayed the random symmetry found in nature.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold, fine silver, sterling silver and sapphires.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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PANDORA 1ST AND 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Mehrnoosh Ganji | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE

Lotus Transporter Description: The Lotus Transporter is a 15-sided object that opens to reveal a decorative box in the shape of an eye. There is a large single faceted topaz stone set at the pinnacle.

This piece can also be worn as a pendant by threading the woven chain through the two open bezels at the top. The whole piece is set with four natural faceted garnet stones, set around the top section, it has four plique-a-jour enamelled panels around the base and six natural faceted citrine stones set along the interior box.

Motivation: This piece is inspired by the lotus flower, from a bud through to the full bloom.

The lotus is a symbol of secrecy and the hidden container in the shape of an eye conceals the wearer’s hidden secrets.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, fine silver, enamel, garnet, blue topaz and citrine.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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PANDORA 3RD AND 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

WINNER

Samantha Kelly | Ian Gardiner Jewellery

Mystique Description: Masquerade mask with interchangeable feathers to match your mood or outfit. Can also be worn without feathers.

Motivation: My fascination with wirework, filigree and pushing the boundaries on the limitations of what can be considered as a piece of jewellery.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, 9ct rose gold, cubic zirconia, black ribbon and white, black and salmon feathers.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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PANDORA 3RD AND 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Erika Watson | Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Rise of Byzantium Description: Large handmade pave dome dress ring.

Motivation: To design and make a large dome pave dress ring.

Materials Used: Sterling silver, amethyst, grape garnets, cubic zirconia and pink tourmaline.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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PANDORA 3RD AND 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE / STUDENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN AWARD

FINALIST

Jason Nesbitt | Egoli - Place of Gold

The Golden Galleon Description: A gold and silver pirate ship resting on a white gold sea like band.

Motivation: I was having lunch at the Fremantle Harbour and I saw a few ships sailing in and out and it inspired me to replicate them in a piece of jewellery.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold, 9ct white gold and sterling silver.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS PRECIOUS METAL AWARD

WINNER

Benjamin Hart | Benjamin Hart

Pursuit of Happiness Description: The pendant is a stylised image of a lotus flower separated into four individual panels. White gold on one side. Yellow gold on the other. The mechanics of the pendant enable it to rotate vertically and horizontally, allowing the wearer to achieve multiple looks from one pendant.

Motivation: Watching the movie The Pursuit of Happyness I was inspired by Will Smith’s character and how a Rubik’s Cube started his journey to success. Using the symbol of the lotus flower I felt it was a perfect representation of the movie’s title as well as the path I was taking in creating this piece.

Materials Used: 18ct white and yellow gold and diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS PRECIOUS METAL AWARD

FINALIST

Tabitha Higgins | Tabitha Higgins Jewellery

Idris Description: Gold locket with external decoration that hints at its mysterious internal treasures. Inside one half of the sphere, a curled up dragon guards various precious gemstones that move freely under glass in bright fire enamel.

Motivation: I like the idea of secret hidden aspects that need to be discovered.

The wearer is the keeper of the secrets. The cracked egg hints at more and the dragon satisfies the fantasy.

Materials Used: 24ct yellow gold, 18ct yellow and rose gold, enamel, glass, rubies, diamonds, treated yellow sapphires and haematite.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS PRECIOUS METAL AWARD

FINALIST

Riki-Mojag Tait | Ferienhaus Jewellers

La Patineuse Description: Double fingered ring in the style of an ice rink with filigree, hearts and fleur de lis. A mechanical system inside the ring allows the figure skater to turn around the circular track and spin on the spot.

Motivation: A girl I knew is an artistic roller skater.

Materials Used: Platinum, diamonds and brass cog wheels.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS PRECIOUS METAL AWARD

FINALIST

Nicholas Theochari | MDTdesign

Esprit Description: White gold tension set design with .91ct round brilliant cut diamond suspended within a floating coil which spirals down the finger.

Motivation: Pushing boundaries. Meditating on the wonders on the cosmos.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and diamond.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS PRECIOUS METAL AWARD

FINALIST

Jason Ree | Jason Ree

Lepidoptera Description: Neckpiece made from eight different coloured gold. Over 1000 individual pieces are used. Set with sapphire and diamonds.

Motivation: Motivated by a picture of a rainforest moth in a magazine I was reading.

Materials Used: 9ct, 18ct and 22ct yellow gold, 9ct and 18ct white gold, 9ct and 18ct rose gold, green gold fine and sterling silver, platinum, diamonds and sapphires.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS PEARL AWARD

WINNER

Peter Atkinson | MDTdesign

Venus Description: 13.9mm Australian south sea pearl tension set in white gold with black rhodium finish and grain set with round brilliant cut diamonds on the top of the edges.

Motivation: To capture the organic sense of the pearl’s natural habitat, taking inspiration from the natural curves and free form of the ocean waves.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold, Australian south sea pearl, diamonds and black rhodium.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS PEARL AWARD

FINALIST

Sandy Whittaker-Sparks and Peggy Wajer | SWS Manufacturing Jewellers

Callirhoe Description: Rare abalone pearl pendant enhanced with pink and white diamonds, finishing with a tourmaline suspended briolette drop.

Motivation: The challenge of creating a piece which not only complimented the beautiful hues of the pearl, but was sympathetic to the fluidity of the pearl and the environment from which it came.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow, white and rose gold, rare non-nucleated greenlip abalone, pink and white diamonds and green tourmaline briolette.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS PEARL AWARD

FINALIST

Barrie Lander | Fusion Jewellers

Kimberley Fusion Description: White gold Broome baroque south sea pearl pendant with pink argyle diamonds and white diamonds.

Motivation: To create a piece which symbolically represents the outstanding aesthetic beauty of the Kimberley Region, capturing the shimmering pink hues of an outgoing tide on the sweeping bay of cable beach.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold, baroque Broome pearl, pink and white diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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SHOWCASE JEWELLERS PEARL AWARD

FINALIST

Tayron and Adriano Scagnetti | Scagnetti Jewellery

Dragon King - Ruler of the Sea Description: Broome pearl necklace featuring dragon-like clasp and body elements.

Motivation: Dragons have always fascinated me and since the Dragon King is associated with water, I thought that pearls would be best used in this piece.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow and white gold, white and coloured diamonds and Broome pearls strand.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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GAA COLOURED GEMSTONE AWARD

WINNER

Rhys Turner | MDTdesign

Facets of Morality Description: The ring is an angular, architecturally inspired form containing a tension set parti sapphire. It has multiple finishes including sandblast, polish and emery finish.

Motivation: My aim was to create a unique object that reflects, balances and compliments the shape of the sapphire to draw focus to it as an object itself. The ring is unique viewed from all angles.

Materials Used: Platinum and parti sapphire.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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GAA COLOURED GEMSTONE AWARD

FINALIST

Leon Parry | Jewellery by Leon

Supernova Description: Supernova in innovative, she has seven rotating spheres, each one embellished with its own individual colour. Complimented by a few diamonds thrown in for good measure. She has a playful and intriguing nature, captivating all who look upon her. She sits supremely on the arm of anyone who desires to wear her.

Motivation: To challenge my skills and to make a bold statement by creating a totally unique piece of jewellery and to introduce a new medium to the jewellery industry.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow, white and green gold, ruby, Tsavorite garnet, yellow sapphire, blue topaz, orange sapphire, blue sapphire, diamonds and rusted steel.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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GAA COLOURED GEMSTONE AWARD

FINALIST

Halina Kaufman | For the Love of Gold

Galaxias Description: Three tone pendant featuring a 6.91ct zircon in the centre with various coloured gems and white diamonds. Galaxias is designed as three individual sections that screw together so the middle piece orbits the centre on a handmade bearing and thread.

Motivation: To design and make a piece inspired by space and planets with moving sections to show the orbit of the planets around a beautiful blue sun.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow, white and pink gold, zircon, white diamonds, purple sapphires, rubies, 18ct yellow gold interwoven cable.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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GAA COLOURED GEMSTONE AWARD

FINALIST

Don and Vanessa Kennedy | Kennedy Jewellers

Duplicitas Araneae Description: Yellow gold pendant featuring a 50mm onyx ‘donut’ disc, cabochon citrine, chrysoprase, amethyst and garnet. Round brilliant cut black and white diamonds with bi-coloured tourmaline briolettes on yellow and white gold trace chain.

Motivation: A vibrant world of luscious jewels set against a dark sensuous onyx centre, glossy and alluring. One ‘world’ is home by day to Araneae, a glamorous bi-coloured tourmaline spider, who retreats to another ‘world’ at night. A golden web where she lies in wait of both ‘worlds’ and the feature chain has suspended bi-coloured tourmaline faceted drops of venom. The name is derived from Latin Duplicitas meaning dual for the two ‘worlds’ and the meaning of Araneae is spider.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold, onyx donut disc, citrine, chrysoprase, amethyst, garnet, black and white diamonds and 18ct yellow and white gold trace chain.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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GAA COLOURED GEMSTONE AWARD

FINALIST

Craig McKim | McKim’s Jewellery Design

The Desert Sunset Collection Description: Earring and pendant set with interchangeable feature. Slide the tiger’s eye - sapphire suspended features either onto the studs to wear as earrings or extend the pendant by sliding one of the tiger’s eye features onto the back of the pendant.

Designed to lock assembly by threading necklace through after attached.

Motivation: Reflecting the richness and beauty of our country, shimmering tiger’s eye, unearthed from the Pilbara, glitters with stunning Australian yellow sapphires. The brushed yellow gold represents the desert sands connecting the harshness of Western Australia’s Pilbara to Queensland’s Anakie gem fields.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow and white gold, diamonds, Australian Anakie yellow sapphires and Australian Pilbara tiger’s eye.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MARSH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE DIAMOND AWARD

WINNER

Ben Preston-Black | Creations Jewellers

Falling Water Description: A multi-layered and architectural piece that offers interesting views from all angles. A maze that showcases many different cuts in white and champagne coloured diamonds. The layers of diamonds and metal wrap and flow around the finger almost meeting in the centre.

Motivation: To make a two-tone, multi-cut and coloured diamond ring that displays many types of setting and hand making techniques. Many steps in the correct order were followed from start to finish to achieve the result. Considering, order of setting and assembling, gold and PD melting points and multiple surface finishes.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow gold, Palladium 950, white and champagne diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MARSH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE DIAMOND AWARD

FINALIST

Nicholas Theochari | MDTdesign

Forward Description: Platinum tension set 2.30ct round brilliant diamond suspended in a high polished, mirror finished ring, with emery detail.

Motivation: I worked with a client to design this ring. We wanted to convey change, progression and moving forward.

Materials Used: Platinum and diamond.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MARSH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE DIAMOND AWARD

FINALIST

Nicholas Vrettas | GN Designer Jewellers

Bee-Dazzled Description: Hand crafted flower design ring with rotating bee worn on the knuckle part of the finger with moveable band.

Motivation: A love of gardening and nature, our connection to plant and bee life inspired me into conceptualising this wearable piece of art.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow and white gold, black, white and champagne diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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CHEMGOLD CAD / CAM AWARD

WINNER

Martin Linning | Jewellery by Design

Cascade Description: Designed and created with the latest CAD / CAM technology, the seven lines of pave set diamonds form an oscillating pattern on the band that wraps snugly round the right middle finger before curving back across the hand to form a graceful arch.

Motivation: Cascade was envisioned as a sweeping single brushstroke of rippling diamonds gracefully draped across the entire hand. I wanted to create a show-stopping piece of red carpet jewellery that gives the wearer a feeling of complete luxury and elegance.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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CHEMGOLD CAD / CAM AWARD

FINALIST

Vanessa Kennedy and Gemma Bannerman | Kennedy Jewellers

Frozen Description: White gold ring featuring an asscher cut aquamarine centre stone with trapezoid cut diamond side stones. The swirling under rail is set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds.

Motivation: Inspired by the current popular movie of the same name, Frozen, features an Aquamarine with its faceted clean lines and colour evocative of the water featured in the film. Two crisp white diamonds should aqua as does the snow to the water’s edge.

With the elaborate design under the setting mimicking the water fountains frozen in time.

All encased in the coolness of highly polished 18ct white gold.

Materials used: 18k white gold, aquamarine and diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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CHEMGOLD CAD / CAM AWARD

FINALIST

Armad Bahar | Diamond Rings Internationale

Wireframe Description: Signet style ring constructed completely with wires as the supporting structure. Inverted amethysts tapering up the shank with diamonds set on top.

Custom cut centre amethyst braced with yellow gold bars laser welded to the shank of the ring using precision guide holes made via CAD. Motivation: My motivation was CAD itself. The contour and wires the piece is composed of are the basis for creating a 3D model and it’s what a draftsman sees daily. My aim was to highlight the limitless possibilities of CAN and 3D printing by displaying the precision, symmetry and seamless joins that is only achievable using this technology. These techniques for manufacturing have allowed us to survive and thrive in this competitive industry as a small business.

Materials Used: 9ct yellow and white gold, amethyst and diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MORRIS AND WATSON MEN’S JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES AWARD

WINNER

Steve Pallas | GN Designer Jewellers

Immunity Description: A distinctive cuff that represents the pressure and resistance of stability and strength, allowing you to rotate the axle which makes it unique.

Motivation: My motivation was to make a cuff that I would wear. I wanted it to be bright and to express masculinity.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and black and white diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MORRIS AND WATSON MEN’S JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES AWARD

FINALIST

Ok Jin Jang | Jang’s Jewellery

Buddy Buddy Description: Together sometimes separate.

Motivation: Bearing.

Materials Used: 18ct white gold and white and black diamond.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MORRIS AND WATSON MEN’S JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES AWARD

FINALIST

Alex Sommerville | Alex Sommerville

Man Up Description: Jewellery was once a symbol of wealth and status for men, however, modern designs trend towards the plain, the simple and the understated. I designed this to show that men’s jewellery does not have to be boring, but instead a statement of personal style.

Motivation: To test my abilities and push myself to achieve the best possible quality of craftsmanship.

Materials Used: 18ct white and rose gold and black and white diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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MORRIS AND WATSON MEN’S JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES AWARD

FINALIST

Shane Tennant | Ten Ants Jewellery

The Rock Description: Earth splitting, lava flowing bringing forth our Diamond Crystal.

Motivation: A diamond’s raw beauty with its unique crystal face looks forever wet and shiny. It is brought to us through violence and this design uses titanium colours and red gold to represent that journey.

Materials Used: Red gold, multi-coloured titanium, diamond crystal and diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE BRIDAL AWARD – TRADITION WITH A TWIST

WINNER

Shiree Hobson and Jo Saxelby-Balisky | To Hold & To Have

Avalon Description: For the fairytale bride comes ‘Avalon,’ a romantic pair of earrings featuring warm-coloured pear-shaped morganites suspended within rose and white gold and enhanced by the timeless brilliance of diamonds.

Motivation: Inspired by the romance and tradition of fairy tales, Avalon has been designed for the sophisticated bride who has captured the heart of the Prince Charming.

The delicate frames of warmth and light move harmoniously to become part of the magical moment.

Materials Used: 18ct rose and white gold and morganites.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE BRIDAL AWARD – TRADITION WITH A TWIST

FINALIST

Victoria Buckley | Victoria Buckley Jewellery

Happily Ever After Description: ‘Happily Ever After’ features a radiant cut yellow diamond extravagantly framed by blackened ruffled edges, which have been set with brightly contrasting white diamonds. Hand engraved yellow gold is set into the pleated underskirt like a precious gemstone. Designed to accommodate complimentary wedding and eternity bands.

Motivation: Reminiscent of an enchanted mirror, this mythical jewel is an everlasting reminder for the bride-to-be that she is her one true love’s ‘fairest of them all.’ The gown inspired pleated underskirt subtly connects the wearer forever with the memory of her magical day.

Materials Used: 18ct yellow and white gold, yellow and white diamonds.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE BRIDAL AWARD – TRADITION WITH A TWIST

FINALIST

Jarrad McErlain | Abrecht Bird Jewellers

Fleur Navire (Flower Vessel) Description: Hand crafted bouquet vessel.

Motivation: I wanted to create something for a traditional wedding, but perhaps not for the traditional bride. I did not want to create something over stated, but rather a piece that accented the beauty of the bride.

Materials Used: Sterling silver.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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BRIDE TO BE MAGAZINE BRIDAL AWARD – TRADITION WITH A TWIST

FINALIST

Bill Hicks and Emma Tomlinson | Bill Hicks Jewellery Design

Corsage De Diamants Description: Handmade rose and white gold, vintage inspired diamond encrusted bodice piece.

Motivation: To conceptualise and create a fairy-tale piece of jewellery for brides and to demonstrate how jewellery can be incorporated into the bridal wear industry.

Materials Used: 18ct rose and white gold, pink and white diamonds and cubic zirconia.

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

PANDORA 1st and 2nd Year Apprentice and Student Craftsmanship and Design Award

Bird Cage Alexandra Weaver Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Galaxy Ring Min Jeong Paik Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Flute of Solar Metamorphism James Bernard Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Gaia Chelsea Cunniffe Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

One Fine Daisy Nicole Lane Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Amegilla Cingulata Chloe Biddiscombe Ruby Tuesday Jewellery

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Divided Hugo Hardy MDTdesign

Edana Bowtie Laura Pivaroff Class A Jewellers

Prismatic Eleanor Hawke Abrecht Bird Jewellers

PANDORA 3rd and 4th Year Apprentice and Student Craftsmanship and Design Award

Leafy Sea Dragon Brooch Morgan Sloane Linda and Co Designer Jewellers

Floralia Katie Goodall Peter Minturn Goldsmith School

Mediterranean Goddess Adriana Daleris Design Centre Enmore

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Nationwide Jewellers Precious Metal Award

Raw Gold Roy Wilson Pd Art Gallery Roy Jewellery

Golden Facets Daniel Ammavuta Waterdale Jewellery

Story of Gold Jarmo Leso Creative Jewellers

The Pinnacles of Halong Bay Elly Cernohorsky Elly Cernohorsky Jewellery Design

Beginnings James Miles Creative Jewellers

Underwater World Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler The Artist Goldsmith

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Showcase Jewellers Pearl Award

The glory of nature Lynaire Kibblewhite Lynaire Kibblewhite Goldsmith

Pearl Reflections Peter Keep Peter Keep

Pearl Goddess Ok Jin Jang Jang’s Jewellery

GAA Coloured Gemstone Award

Iris Earrings Jill Nash-Hansen Lust Pearls

Plum Blossom Jin Chao He Emperor Jewellers

Enhance Claire Townsend Claire Townsend

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Mobius Fluorite Arrowhead Michael Burgess Michael Burgess

Take a Chance Harry Rose Harry Rose Jewellery

Iris Regine Maeckle Creative Jewellers

LIFE Meg Troughear-Jones CarrĂŠ Jewellery Studio

The Journey Ring Matthew Staff MJS Jewellery

Threads Regine Maeckle Creative Jewellers

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Yowah calling Shane Tennant Ten Ants Jewellery

Floral Cascade Cassandra Mamone Cassandra Mamone

Lonely shadow Amanda O’Neill Heinen Duff’s Jewellers

Tear of Gold Paul Miles WJ Coote & Sons

Tibetan Dream Steven McAteer Gem-Array Jewellers

Symmetry (Tri band ring / Scarf slider) Steven McAteer Gem-Array Jewellers

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Molten Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler The Artist Goldsmith

Lips Tayron Scagnetti Scagnetti Jewellery

Uluru Rebecca Sampson Tallulah

Hope Stephen Miles Creative Jewellers

Facets Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler The Artist Goldsmith

Marsh Advantage Insurance Diamond Award

Eternal Flowers Fidan Fidanov Fidan Fidanov

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Morris and Watson Men’s Jewellery and Accessories Award

Chemgold CAD / CAM Award

Virescence Adrian Dyson Adrian Dyson

Envious Heart Vanessa Kennedy and Gemma Bannerman Kennedy Jewellers

Taking Flight Benjamin Clark Benjamin Black Goldsmiths

Bride to Be Magazine Bridal Award – Tradition with a twist

Inside-out gents’ friendship / wedder Laura Springbett Mark McAskill Jewellery

Night Tiger Cuff Links Sam Farmer Sam Farmer Design

Blossom and Blue Michelle Kennedy Ian Gardiner Jewellery

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

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ENTRANTS

Late Nights (Bridal leg garter) Erin Roberts Smales Jewellers

ENTRANTS’ CONTACT LIST Daniel Ammavuta Waterdale Jewellery 03 9497 2188 daniel@waterdalejewellery.com.au Ivanhoe, VIC

Michael Burgess Michael Burgess 02 6769 0322 michaeltc099@hotmail.com Ogunbil, NSW

Adrian Dyson Adrian Dyson 0423 673 858 adriandyson@me.com Ivanhoe, VIC

Jill Nash-Hansen Lust Pearls 0407 478 782 lust@lustpearls.com East Perth, WA

Peter Atkinson MDTdesign 03 9654 6805 sales@mdtdesign.com Melbourne, VIC

Elly Cernohorsky Elly Cernohorsky Jewellery Design 0481 145 171 elly_cernohorsky@hotmail.com Halls Head, WA

Sam Farmer Sam Farmer Design 08 9430 9628 jayhawk@globaldial.com.au White Gum Valley, WA

Hugo Hardy MDTdesign 03 9654 6805 sales@mdtdesign.com Melbourne, VIC

Armad Bahar Diamond Rings Internationale 03 9654 6708 info@dri.com.au Melbourne, VIC

Benjamin Clark Benjamin Black Goldsmiths +64 3546 9137 ben@benjaminblack.co.nz Nelson, New Zealand

Fidan Fidanov Fidan Fidanov +64 21 235 6072 fidgf@yaho.co St Heliers, New Zealand

Benjamin Hart Benjamin Hart 0401 916 247 benjaminhart@live.com Homebush, NSW

James Bernard Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 021 056 7501 james0bernard@gmail.com Ellerslie, New Zealand

Hannah Cross Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 027 283 3145 hannah-cross@hotmail.com Ponsonby, New Zealand

Mehrnoosh Ganji Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE 0469 887 322 mehrnooshganji@ymail.com Wantirna South, VIC

Eleanor Hawke Abrecht Bird Jewellers 03 9650 3830 info@abrecht.com Melbourne, VIC

Chloe Biddiscombe Ruby Tuesday Jewellery 03 9844 4600 23.03.chloe@gmail.com Wattle Glen, VIC

Chelsea Cunniffe Peter Minturn Goldsmith School chelsea.cunniffe@gmail.com Hillsborough, New Zealand

Katie Goodall Peter Minturn Goldsmith School 0434 862 360 katierose.goodall@gmail.com Double Bay, NSW

Jin Chao He Emperor Jewellers 02 9279 1388 admin@emperorjewellers.com.au Sydney, NSW

Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler The Artist Goldsmith +64 2181 7209 chw@theartistgoldsmith.com Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Amanda O’Neill Heinen Duff’s Jewellers 03 5229 5555 info@duffsjewellers.com.au Geelong, VIC

Victoria Buckley Victoria Buckley 02 9231 5571 victoria@victoriabuckley.com Sydney, NSW

JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014

Adriana Daleris Design Centre Enmore 0424 681 189 a_daleris@hotmail.com Bexley North, NSW

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Bill Hicks and Emma Tomlinson Bill Hicks Jewellery Design 02 9231 0994 bill@billhicksjewellery.com.au Sydney, NSW

Jarmo Leso Creative Jewellers 08 8941 1233 sales@creativejewellers.com Darwin, NT

Leon Parry Jewellery by Leon 07 4657 0997 locparry@bigpond.com Winton, QLD

Shane Tennant Ten Ants Jewellery 07 5538 0740 info@10ants.com.au Broadbeach, QLD

Tabitha Higgins Tabitha Higgins Jewellery 0433 431 976 bee@tabithahiggins.com Avalon, NSW

Martin Linning Jewellery by Design 07 4772 1001 martin@jbd.net.au Hyde Park, QLD

Laura Pivaroff Class A Manufacturing Jewellers 08 8344 7722 jewellery@classa.com.au Walkerville, SA

Nicholas Theochari MDTdesign 03 9654 6805 sales@mdtdesign.com Melbourne, VIC

Shiree Hobson and Jo Saxelby-Balisky To Hold & To Have 07 5477 0561 shop@toholdandtohave.com.au Buderim, QLD

Regine Maeckle Creative Jewellers 08 8941 1233 sales@creativejewellers.com Darwin, NT

Ben Preston-Black Creations Jewellers 02 6295 1763 ben@creationsjewellers.com.au Manuka, ACT

Claire Townsend Claire Townsend 0439 762 647 greentown@iinet.net.au Lesmurdie, WA

Ok Jin Jang Jang’s Jewellery 02 9238 0050 jangsjewellery@hotmail.com Sydney, NSW

Jonathan Maher Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 027 758 8291 dohyden@clear.net.nz Kingsland, New Zealand

Jason Ree Jason Ree 02 9235 2133 info@jasonree.com.au Sydney, NSW

Meg Troughear-Jones Carré Jewellery Studio 08 9447 7996 meg@carre.com.au Duncraig, WA

Halina Kaufman For the Love of Gold 03 6234 3997 tony@fortheloveofgold.com.au Hobart, TAS

Cassandra Mamone Cassandra Mamone 0421 571 680 sales@cassandramamone.com North Adelaide, SA

Erin Roberts Smales Jewellers 08 9382 3222 subiacojewellers@smales.com.au Subiaco, WA

Rhys Turner MDTdesign 03 9654 6805 sales@mdtdesign.com Melbourne, VIC

Peter Keep Peter Keep 0413 373 268 jcbypk@yahoo.com.au Marmion, WA

Steven McAteer Gem-Array Jewellers 0431 148 908 gemarray@yahoo.com.au Ballina, NSW

Harry Rose Harry Rose Jewellery 02 6162 0191 contact@harryrose.com.au Civic Square, ACT

Nicholas Vrettas GN Designer Jewellers 03 9602 2153 gndesign@bigpond.net.au Melbourne, VIC

Samantha Kelly Ian Gardiner Jewellery 0459 955 680 ianrgardiner@gmail.com Norwood, SA

Jarrad McErlain Abrecht Bird Jewellers 03 9650 3830 info@abrecht.com Melbourne, VIC

Rebecca Sampson Tallulah 03 9650 4099 rebecca@tallulah.net.au Melbourne, VIC

Erika Watson Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 9238 9224 watsonfamily1@vodafone.co.nz Pukekohe East, New Zealand

Don and Vanessa Kennedy Kennedy Jewellers 02 6650 9940 info@kennedyjewellers.com.au Coffs Harbour, NSW

Craig McKim McKim’s Jewellery Design 07 3368 3377 mail@mckims.com.au Milton, QLD

Tayron Scagnetti Scagnetti Jewellery 08 9385 5330 admin@scagnetti.com.au Cottesloe, WA

Alexandra Weaver Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 9528 9926 alex.weaver@hotmail.com Kohimarama, New Zealand

Michelle Kennedy Ian Gardiner Jewellery 0422 378 305 ianrgardiner@gmail.com Norwood, SA

James Miles Creative Jewellers 08 8941 1233 sales@creativejewellers.com Darwin, NT

Tayron and Adriano Scagnetti Scagnetti Jewellery 08 9385 5330 admin@scagnetti.com.au Cottesloe, WA

Sandy Whittaker-Sparks and Peggy Wajer SWS Manufacturing Jewellers 08 8332 3045 sandy.sparks@bigpond.com Burnside, SA

Vanessa Kennedy and Gemma Bannerman Kennedy Jewellers 02 6650 9940 info@kennedyjewellers.com.au Coffs Harbour, NSW

Paul Miles WJ Coote & Sons 0419 693 942 wjcootepromo@bigpond.com Bathurst, NSW

Morgan Sloane Linda and Co Designer Jewellers 02 9212 3633 morgan-sloane@hotmail.com.au Glebe, NSW

Roy Wilson Pd Art Gallery Roy Jewellery 02 4294 2011 paulinedenney@skymesh.com.au Coalcliff, NSW

Lynaire Kibblewhite Lynaire Kibblewhite Goldsmith +64 7856 6351 kiblet@xtra.co.nz Hamilton, New Zealand

Stephen Miles Creative Jewellers 08 8941 1233 sales@creativejewellers.com Darwin, NT

Alex Sommerville Alex Sommerville 07 3368 3377 alexsommerville@hotmail.com Milton, QLD

Jason Cheetham Michael Hill Jewellers 0422 620 916 jasonjeweller@hotmail.com Brisbane, QLD

Barrie Lander Fusion Jewellers 0428 133 601 barrie@fusionjewellers.com.au Busselton, WA

Jason Nesbitt Egoli - Place of Gold 08 9243 1718 egoli@westnet.com.au Duncraig, WA

Laura Springbett Mark McAskill Jewellery 08 8352 1400 sales@markmcaskill.com.au Thebarton, SA

Nicole Lane Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 027 429 4093 nicole.dawn.lane@gmail.com Mount Albert, New Zealand

Min Jeong Paik Peter Minturn Goldsmith School +64 9377 2468 mjpaik100@gmail.com Pt Cheralier, New Zealand

Matthew Staff MJS Jewellery 0403 186 119 matthewstaff@mjsjewellery.com.au Fortitude Valley, QLD

Katie Law Jason Ree 02 9235 2133 info@jasonree.com.au Sydney, NSW

Steve Pallas GN Designer Jewellers 03 9602 2153 gndesign@bigpond.net.au Melbourne, VIC

Riki-Mojag Tait Ferienhaus Jewellers 0407 923 768 riki_tait@hotmail.com Booragoon, WA JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards 2014