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Opal Jewellery Design Awards |
Overview
The International Opal Jewellery Design Awards is one of the most prestigious opal jewellery design competitions in the world. The Awards are biannual and are presented during the International Opal Jewellery Gala Awards Dinner, the next being 29th July, 2011 in Lightning Ridge NSW, Australia.
The Awards are run by the International Opal Jewellery Design Awards Association (IOJDAA) and were established to promote freeform and or undulating surface opals in exquisite jewellery.
View images of all 2009 IOJDAA entrant's pieces.
2011 Entry Details
There are no limitations on who can enter or the number of entrants. The Awards now attract world class entries from Australia, Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA.
Entrants may be:
• Individuals
• Partnerships
• Companies
Entrants must state the name of the designer and manufacturing jeweller so both receive recognition. Jewellers (professional), Apprentices (currently engaged in a jewellery course) and Non-Professionals are invited to submit original, completed pieces of jewellery.
Download the 2011_IOJDAA_entry_form
Award Categories
Outlined below are the Award categories for 2011.
• Haute Joaillerie - Jewellery Design / Manufacture
• Professional - Jewellery Design / Manufacture
• Apprentice - Jewellery Design / Manufacture
• Non Professional - Jewellery Design / Manufacture
• Carving
• Object D'Art
• Jewellery Hand Sketches
• Fantasy - Jewellery Design / Manufacture
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Deadlines
Application entries for the 2011 Awards will close 30 June 2011.
Judging
The Awards are judged by high profile industry leaders and experts. Each category is judged separately and awarded prizes. Exhibits will be identified by number only during judging and judges will wear white gloves to protect exhibits. Judges decisions will not be based on value of materials used (ie. the inclusion of potch is acceptable). The judges’ decision is final.
If you require pieces of freeform opal for your design work, please contact us as we have a range of members who can supply you with gem quality opal.
ExposureThe International Opal Jewellery Design Awards attracts significant media exposure.
In addition, all entrants will have their jewellery pieces posted up on the International Opal Jewellery Design Awards website www.iojdaa.com.au
Awards Night
The 2011 Awards will be presented at the International Opal Jewellery Design Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 29 July 2011.
Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival The Awards are held during the Lightning Ridge Opal and Gem festival. Find out more about our
international gem and jewelry show.
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Opal Jewellery Awards