Antwerp, October 17 , 2011 –“HRD Awards” is the world’s leading contest for contemporary diamond jewellery. On December 11, the finalists will be unveiled during a gala event in Shanghai.
The HRD Awards contest is organised by HRD Antwerp, co-organised by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), sponsored by Kimberlite Diamond and supported by the Gem & Jewellery Trade Association of China (GAC).
安特衛(wèi)普——“HRD獎”作為當(dāng)今鉆石珠寶的世界級領(lǐng)航賽事于2011年10月17日開幕。2011年12月11日,這場盛會將在上海揭幕最終獲獎?wù)呙麊巍?/strong>
“HRD獎”這場大賽是由HRD安特衛(wèi)普組織,由上海鉆石交易所合辦,由金伯利鉆石贊助,中國寶石和珠寶貿(mào)易協(xié)會支持的。
The HRD Awards 2011 competition aims to foster creative talent, extends the limits of modern diamond jewellery and translates avant-garde ideas and exclusive creations into trendsetting jewels.
The HRD Awards have proven to be a valuable stepping stone for young designers on their way to successful careers in the jewellery world.
The HRD Awards 2011 collection travels around the globe, which can be admired at major trade shows and diamond related events worldwide.
The theme of the 2011 competition, “You and Me” inspired designers from around the globe (54 countries). Ajury ofindustry experts selected 29 designs, out of a record number of 1,396 entries. These 29 finalists were then invited to create their jewellery item. Diamond and jewellery companies agreed to support this project by providing the diamonds and precious materials for these jewels.
A jury of international fame selected the five winning diamond jewels. These will remain top secret, until December 11, when they will be unveiled during a gala event in the Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai. The winner will be awarded with a cash prize of 10.000 US $, the other four finalists will obtain 2500 US $ each.
2011“HRD獎”的比賽目的是為了培養(yǎng)創(chuàng)造性的人才,擴展現(xiàn)代鉆石首飾的限制,并將前衛(wèi)的思想和獨特的創(chuàng)作轉(zhuǎn)換到潮流珠寶中。
珠寶界中,“HRD獎”已被認(rèn)定為年輕設(shè)計師通往成功道路的有價值的進(jìn)階石。
2011“HRD獎”搜集了來自全球各地的資源,在主要的貿(mào)易展覽和鉆石相關(guān)的全球事件中這些資源得到他人的賞識。
2011年大賽的主題——“你和我”,其靈感來自于世界各地54個國家的設(shè)計師。行業(yè)專家組成的陪審團選出了29個設(shè)計,得出1396項紀(jì)錄編號。這29位入圍選手被邀請來創(chuàng)建自己的珠寶項目。鉆石和珠寶公司同意為該項目提供鉆石和珍貴材料以表支持。
國際知名陪審團選出了五個獲勝的鉆石珠寶,這些將會作為最高機密保留至12月11日,屆時這場盛會將會在上海香格里拉酒店揭幕。獲勝者將會獲得一萬美元的現(xiàn)金獎勵,其他四個入圍決賽的選手每人將會獲得2500美元的獎勵。
相關(guān)信息簡介:
HRD ANTWERP offers quality services in diamond and gemstone certification, education and research. HRD Antwerp was the first laboratory to be officially accredited by the International Standards Organisation (ISO/IEC 17025).
HRD安特衛(wèi)普在鉆石和寶石的認(rèn)證,教育和研究上提供質(zhì)量服務(wù)。HRD安特衛(wèi)普是第一個由國際標(biāo)準(zhǔn)化組織(ISO/IEC 17025)認(rèn)可的實驗室。
SHANGHAI DIAMOND EXCHANGE (SDE) is the national and official transaction platform for the import and export of diamonds in China. HRD Antwerp’s official partner for the organisation of the Prize Awarding Ceremony.
上海鉆石交易所是負(fù)責(zé)中國珠寶進(jìn)出口的國家官方交易平臺。HRD安特衛(wèi)普的官方合作伙伴為頒獎典禮的組織機構(gòu)。
GEMS & JEWELLERY TRADE ASSOCIATION OF CHINA (GAC) is a well-established and recognized association of the gem and jewellery trade in China
中國珠寶玉石首飾行業(yè)協(xié)會在中國是既定和公認(rèn)的寶石和珠寶貿(mào)易協(xié)會。
KIMBERLITE DIAMOND is a leading diamond jewellery chain headquartered in Shanghai, established 16 years ago. It operates a nationwide network of700 stores in China.
金伯利鉆石是一家引領(lǐng)鉆石首飾連鎖的企業(yè),成立于16年前,總部設(shè)在上海。在中國,他經(jīng)營著全國范圍內(nèi)700家店鋪網(wǎng)點。