48th German Award for Jewellery & Precious Stones Idar-Oberstein 2017 - Theme of the competition: just an illusion
1st prize Certificate and € 4,000
Stefanie Dingel, Veitsrodt, Germany
Ring made of rhodium silver combined with rock crystal and aquamarine
The jury expressed the opinion that this gemstone ring is the mise-en- scène of a perfect illusion. The outstanding entry to this year’s main competition consists of a round, faceted aquamarine which moves freely in a silver hemisphere. A thin disk of rock crystal is used as a cover to prevent the aquamarine from turning over. The silver b owl is covered by a rock crystal hemisphere, whose upper surface has been flat tened and frosted. The movement of the aquamarine gives he observer the visual impression of softly and gently rippling water.
2nd prize – Certificate and € 2,500
Claudia Adam and Jörg Stoffel, Stipshausen, Germany
Gemstone object made of agate
3rd prize – Certificate and € 1,500
Monique Abeln, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Gemstone object made of silver, rock crystal, and smoky quartz
Honourable mention – Certificate and € 500
Tanja Brombacher, Niederwörresbach, Germany
Gemstone object made of silver calcite, rock crystal, yellow, green, blue and red-coloured agate, carnelian, amethyst, and mother-of-pearl.
Honourable mention – Certificate and € 500
Jin Guo, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Gemstone object made of engraved layer stone
29th German Young Talent Competition for Gemstone and Jewellery Design Idar-Oberstein 2017. Theme of the competition: “hidden secret”
1st prize Certificate and € 1,500
Fabian Johannes Kaddick, Munich, Germany
Gemstone object made of agate, ruby, rock crystal, gold-plated and oxidized silver, and gold leaf.
This gemstone object which depicts an important aspect of the history of Idar-Oberstein is the best entry to this year’s young talent competition. At its centre is a gallery made of agate, a tribute to the old galleries of Idar-Oberstein where agates where mined. When opening the golden door, the observer looks at a scene of gemstone mining in a gallery.
2nd prize – Certificate and € 1,000
Nico Baron, Leisel Germany
A combination of gemstones made of citrine and rock crystal.
3rd prize – Certificate and € 1,500
Silvia Bellia, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Ring and pendant made of silver, rock crystal, blue chalcedony, cacholong, and oil colour.
Honourable mention – Certificate and € 250
Josephin Doepner, Fröndenberg, Germany
Necklace made of yellow gold combined with Oregon sunstone.
Honourable mention – Certificate and € 250
Anna-Maria Söllner, Bonn, Germany
Gemstone object made of silver combined with amethyst, citrine, peridote, synthetic red spinel, and synthetic blue topaz.
Honourable mention – Certificate and € 250
Lea Übel, Oberhosenbach, Germany
Gemstone heart made of reconstructed coral and onyx.
