Winners Summary - Hawaii Jewelers Association

HAWAII JEWELERS ASSOCIATION 2015 JEWELRY DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS
COMPETITION NUMBER ONE - JEWELRY UNDER $3,500
Third Place - FIRE & ICE: by Denny Wong Second Place - WATERFALL: by Carrie
- Denny Wong Designs. An icy blue apatite
Nottage Smith - Na
and fiery pink
Hoku. This elegantly
sapphire are the
done opal inlay and
gems featured in this
diamond pendant
brilliant and
perfectly expresses
charming white gold
the natural brightness
pendant. Some say
and freshness of
fire, some say ice.
Hawaii’s waterfalls.
When it comes to
Like any of these
fire and ice, bet
beautiful waterfalls,
most will say, I’ll
the design of this
take it!
pendant will
command attention
and wonder.
FIRST PLACE - JALI RING:
by Jason
Dow - Jason Dow, Inc. This ring masterfully
captures the mysterious ephemeral transparency of
the intricate jali screens seen in prized Indian
Architecture which allows an onlooker to see
without being seen. An eternity ring design it is
detailed in 18 karat rose gold and framed in black
diamonds. Wear this ring and be noticed in your
ability to
see without
being seen .
..
People’s Choice -WATERFALL: by Carrie
Nottage Smith - Na
Hoku. This elegantly
done opal inlay and
diamond pendant
perfectly expresses the
natural brightness and
freshness of Hawaii’s
waterfalls. Like any of
these beautiful
waterfalls, the design of
this pendant will
command attention and
wonder.
COMPETITION NUMBER TWO - JEWELRY OVER $3,500
Third Place KOALA: by the
design team - Tiara
Pearl International.
The cute and
cuddly koala is a
perfect expression
for this impressive
baroque Australian
south seas pearl.
Delicate and
imaginative use of
white gold,
diamonds, black
rhodium and even a stick of wood completes
this sculpted design of Australia’s iconic
irresistible living teddy bear. Surely most would
Second Place ROYAL BLISS:
by Dona Wong Keoni Collection.
This blissful
pendant features a
stunning royal blue
tanzanite with a
diamond crown set
atop a rich,
diamond decorated
lotus design base.
Craftsmanship fit
for a monarch in
white and yellow gold. Present this to your
queen and for sure, you’ll experience royal bliss
...
FIRST PLACE - OCEAN TIDES: by
The Design Team at Maui Divers. This ring
features a perfect example of Hawaii’s state
gem, black coral.
Surrounded by a
waves of diamonds
this ring captures
the true spirt of the
black coral as it
lives in ocean
tides. Even the
most discerning
jewelry afficionado
would be proud to
own this wonderful
piece.
Peoples’ Choice - THE SNOW FLAKE: by
Moshe Hakemolo - Diamond Guy Hawaii. The
design of this engagement and wedding ring set
is as delicate as a snowflake and packs a
blizzard of brilliance. Brilliantly set in 18 karat
white gold it features a huge 3.5 carat round
diamond that is surrounded by custom cut fancy
shaped
diamonds.
Present her with
this ring and
she’ll know,
you’re not just
some flaky guy!
COMPETITION NUMBER THREE - HAWAIIAN THEME JEWELRY
Third Place - PLUMERIA SCROLL: by
Maui Divers Design Team - Maui Divers. Just
when you thought you’ve seen every royal scroll
and plumeria design possible, Maui Divers
creates this delightfully different adaptation of
our iconic Hawaii Heirloom theme. With
elegance and charm this pendant features a
delicate sculpted
plumeria with
flowing, diamond
accented royal
scrolling. A
jewelry wardrobe
staple for us locals
and a true prize for
those visiting.
Second Place - TREASURED WATERS: by
Dona Wong - Keoni Collection. Featuring a
natural shape precious
red coral and flowing
diamond studded gold
work this pendant
expresses well the
dreamy romantic beauty
of Hawaii’s Treasured
Waters. It even
completes its water
motif design with a
delightful raindrop
filigree pattern on the
back. Wear this piece
as an amulet and to hold
treasured memories.
FIRST PLACE - KILAUEA:
by Denny
Wong - Denny Wong Designs. The flickering of
red being emitted from the unique rose cut red
garnet featured in this 18 karat gold pendant
represents Kilauea’s
fiery cauldron. The
black tourmaline
necklace it is dangling
from represents the
black basalt rock that
is Kilauea. As does
Kilauea, every aspect
of this beautiful garnet,
diamond and tanzanite
pendant truly captures
the imagination.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2014
KILAUEA: by Denny Wong - Denny Wong Designs
Peoples’ Choice - HE`E (Octopus): by Donna
Shimazu - Na Hoku. The power and grace of
the Hawaiian octopus is wonderfully expressed
in this powerfully impressive slide pendant.
With a gold body and Tahitian black pearl head
and diamonds
for the eyes this
beautiful piece
would be the
perfect
possession for
those with the
he`e as their
aumakua.