The results of the international gem and jewelry design competition, which Thailand holds annually with the (GIT) GIT World's Jewelry Design Awards 2023, received responses from both Thai and international designers. foreign More than 700 entries were submitted to the competition, with the first prize being won. belongs to Thai designers
National Gem and Jewelry Research and Development Institute (Public Organization) or GIT (GIT), held for the 17th consecutive year under the concept of "Glitter & Gold - The Brilliant Way of Gold Shine" (Glitter & Gold - The Brilliant Way of Or F Gold Shine ) or jewelry inspired by the glowing gold color with the sparkling sparkle of various gemstones, which in the final round There are 4 drawings with the highest scores left out of 30 that were considered in the first round, which will be produced as jewelry to be displayed through models in the final round today (30 Aug.). There is a total prize money of more than 7,000 US dollars along with a plaque given by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Prince Chulabhorn Walailak Empress Dowager Princess Krom Phra Si Sawangkhawattana Worakhattiyarachanaree and within the event also showcased all 30 finalist designs.
Mrs. Nantawan Sakuntanaka, Chairman of the GIT Institute, presented the prize money. To the winners of the GIT World's Jewelry Design Awards 2023 contest, who received the first prize It is by Thai designer, Mr. Sirichai Boonpratueng, with a work called “A Moment Like a Spell” presenting the golden light of the morning. Sparkling from multi-colored gems. Receive a prize of 3,000 USD.
The first runner-up award also goes to a Thai designer for her work called Line, which showcases shades of gold. geometric figure Triangle shape receives $2,000
The second runner-up goes to a Chinese designer with a work called TIME, which features a yellow diamond reflecting the traces of time. He receives a prize of 1,000 US dollars.
Honorable mention section It's from a Bahraini designer. His work is called Valcano eruption, presented in 18k gold. representing lava on the volcano erupting at night Received a prize of 500 US dollars.
This year, there was a GIT Popular Design Award, including a work called Baitong. of Thai designers With 322,322 votes from voters all over the world, more than 600,000 votes received a prize of 500 US dollars.
Mr. Sumet Prasongphongchai Director of GIT Institute (GIT) said that this is an important opportunity for the world. Saw the potential of Thai designers and also saw trends in design Interesting from all over the world It can be used as a guideline for designers as well. This year there are foreign designers. Up to 497 pieces were submitted to participate in the competition from 30 countries and 273 pieces from Thailand, providing a platform for developing designers' skills to reach world-class standards. Strengthen the Thai gem and jewelry industry and change Thailand from the country of contract production It is a country that can create brands that are globally recognized. Reinforcing its status as one of the world's important producers and traders of gems and jewelry.
For gem and jewelry products It is the third largest export product, accounting for 5.21% of all Thai exports. In the first half of the year 2023 (January-June 2023), although still shrinking by 15.52% but deducting unformed gold, it was found that the real exports of gems and jewelry were worth more than 4,190 million US dollars, an increase of 9.01%, etc.
Source: Thai News Agency