Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global innovative designs
New exhibition zone highlights creative craftsmanship from around the world; results of two major design competitions announced today
Title of winning design: The Kaleidoscope
Designer: Nadia Neuman （Australia）
Category: Necklace
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Designed with interchangeable components, this can be worn in a number of ways and features a fully functioning kaleidoscope. It showcases the beauty and versatility of natural coloured diamonds in both polished and rough forms
Title of winning design: Summer Night Celebration
Designer: Ying Chen CHEN （Taiwan）
Category: Earrings
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The inspiration for this piece comes from the mystical Barringtonia flower – a night fairy of the summer. Her life lasts only for a single night
As dusk falls, she blooms in quiet elegance, only to gently descend with the first light of dawn. Though her existence is fleeting, she shines like fireworks and is breathtakingly beautiful
In this design, I sought to capture the moment when the stamens burst forth from the bud, with countless filaments unfurling like delicate tendrils, radiating boundless energy, vitality and freedom. This imagery deeply moved me, reminding me that “Life, like a flower, is fleeting – not measured by its length, but by whether it has burned brightly”
As a jewellery designer, I often ask myself: what can I leave behind in this world? Perhaps, through my creations, I can transform those fleeting moments of emotion into eternal beauty
Title of winning design: Born of Blue
Designer: CHAN Hoi Yi （Hong Kong）
Category: Pendant/Brooch
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Inspired by a proverb from my favorite philosopher Xunzi: "Born of blue, but better than blue"
Blue dye was distilled from the indigo plant, but the dye was bluer than the plant itself. The knowledge taught by teacher made the students surpass the teacher himself
This inspired my design like a visual metaphor: the Chinese-Cloud symbolises knowledge (an everchanging form/law of nature)；Chinese-Knots symbolise teacher/students (from a simple to a complex shape, to the deepening of blue colours. The progress symbolises self-improvement)
I admire the vague elegance in this proverb. It's humble, pure, not flashy, with a scent of scholarly temperament, with goodwill and charm. It may sound a bit naive and idealistic today, but that’s what I want to express in this jewellery
Title of winning design: Contemplation
Designer: Mariia EFIMOVA （Russia）
Category: Ring
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In a world where everything happens too fast, beauty is commonplace, and we are often seduced only by the outside. But the underside sometimes says much more. "Contemplation" is an invitation to stop and a reminder that true beauty lies within us
Title of design: Romance & Classics
Designer: Tse Ka-wing
Category: Ring
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Jewellery and renowned artworks share an inseparable relationship and common origins. The designer drew inspiration from elements of Impressionist painter Claude Monet's "Water Lilies", using jewellery to showcase the romance and elegance of classic paintings
Title of design: Victoria • Butterfly
Designer: Chan Wing-long
Category: Ring
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Against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour, a giant butterfly flies high in the air, blending colour and shadows. The butterfly is like a dream, conveying people's longing and desire for the future. Each flap of the butterfly’s wings is a hymn to life
Title of design: WHIMSY
Designer: Chow Tin-yi
Category: Pendant/Brooch
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The hourglass cradles the gentle dreams of childhood, each glowing grain of sand falls softly to capture the delicate passage of time and its precious moments. A pendant, delicate and detachable, imbues the piece with elegance and personality, speaking of eternity and the sparkle of dreams
Title of design: Blossom in Porcelain
Designer: Liu Kanglan
School: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Category: Ring
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The blue and white porcelain is a manifestation not only of beauty, but also the passing of time and the continuity of Chinese culture. Incorporating a blue and white contrast and complex patterns into the design reflects the enduring appeal of traditional Chinese porcelain – a quality that shines still
Title of design: Divine Whispers
Designer: Mak Wing-mui
School: Saint Francis University
Category: Earrings
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The earrings draw inspiration from the sanctity of cathedrals, featuring geometric lines that outline the elegant silhouette of spires and domes. The cross atop symbolises eternal blessings and protection, while the central purple gemstone resembles heavenly light shining down. Adorned with vibrant enamel, the earrings reflect the dazzling brilliance of stained glass under sunlight
Title of design: Olivia
Designer: Lau Cheuk-lai
School: HKCT Institute of Higher Education
Category: Bracelet/Necklace
Description*:
Olivia, a name inspired by the enduring legacy of the olive, embodies timeless elegance. The necklace, meticulously handcrafted with bold but lightweight meshed, hollowed constructions, features a 4-carat cushion-cut ruby that, like the olive, symbolises longevity and resilience
Beyond its luxurious appeal, Olivia represents family heritage and timelessness, akin to the olive tree’s historical significance, with over 6,000 years of cultural influence in the Mediterranean. Capturing enduring brilliance and embodying timeless virtues and beliefs, makes this a legacy piece for generations
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