IGI Expressions™ 2023-24 Jewellery Design Competition: Call for Entries!
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is calling all jewelry designers and enthusiasts to participate in the IGI Expressions™ 2023-24 Jewellery Design Competition. This exciting event, now in its third edition, offers a new theme and categories that are sure to inspire creativity and innovation.
The theme for this year’s competition is “Abstract Design with Retro Motifs,” inviting designers to blend modern, abstract jewelry design with timeless retro-era motifs. Whether you prefer sketching, CAD, or creating designs on your iPad, you are encouraged to submit your unique creations to the competition.
IGI CEO Tehmasp Printer emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the creativity of designers in the industry. “Designers provide ingenuity & creative expression to our industry and need to be recognized for their exceptional work,” says Printer. “We encourage all artists to participate for a chance to win one of the many titles conferred by our global panel of acclaimed jury members.”
Participants in the competition will receive an official IGI Expressions™ Participation Certificate, and nine winners will have their designs fabricated and brought to life. The winning designers will receive a range of benefits, including an IGI Expressions™ Champion Trophy, Champion Certificate, 3D prints of their design, press coverage, exposure on IGI’s GemBlog and social channels, and a $500 check (Sanctioned Regions Excluded).
The competition features a distinguished panel of international judges, including professionals like International Fashion Designer Punit Balana, Founder and Editor in Chief of Engagement 101 Magazine Severine Ferrari, and Professional Gemologist Tania Heikal, among others.
Designers have until the submission deadline to showcase their talent and creativity. The jury will carefully evaluate all designs before announcing the nine winners in February. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the IGI Expressions™ 2023-24 Jewellery Design Competition and showcase your unique designs to the world.
For more information and to submit your designs, visit https://igi.org/expressions/ or contact expressions@igi.org. Let your creativity shine and create a visual symphony that blends the charm of yesteryear with modern design elements.