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JAA 2006 Australian Jewellery Design entire issue Click Here (6mb)

cover - pp 26 Click Here (3.3mb) Contents / Report from the Chair / CEO’s Foreword / About the JAA Australian Jewellery Design Awards / About the Jewellers Association of Australia / Sponsors / Judges Profiles / Apprentice of the Year / Grand Prix & Roy Worfold Jeweller of the Year / Apprentice Design Award Winner / Apprentice Design Award Finalists / House of Jewellery Apprentice Design/Craftsmanship Award Winner / House of Jewellery Apprentice Design/Craftsmanship Award Finalists / Pearl Design Award Winner / Pearl Design Award Finalists / Coloured Gemstone Design Award Joint Winners / Coloured Gemstone Design Award Finalist

pp 27 - end Click Here (4.3mb) JAA Opal Sector Opal Design Award Winner / JAA Opal Sector Opal Design Award Finalists / LST 3Design Computer Aided Design Award Winner / LST 3Design Computer Aided Design Award Finalists / Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Winner / Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Finalists / AGR Matthey Platinum Design Award Winner / AGR Matthey Platinum Design Award Finalist / Bond Street Jewellers Diamond Design Award (retail value up to $5000) Winner / Bond Street Jewellers Diamond Design Award (retail value up to $5000) Finalists / Diamond Design Award (retail value $5000 or above) Winner / Diamond Design Award (retail value $5000 or above) Finalists / Acknowledgements

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JAA Opal Sector Opal Design Award Winner

OpalaceGENEVIEVE LILLEY VENERARI

18ct yellow gold necklace on a green satin cord, comprising 40 interconnected gold shapes, nine set with natural solid Queensland boulder opals. The necklet’s organic shapes are designed to celebrate the asymmetrical nature of natural opal, and move with the body like a lace .

Motivation: To showcase the combination of modern design and Aust ralian opal – demonstrating that opal is indeed the world’s most fabulous gem and anything but old- fashioned. We hope that our pieces can inspire a “reinvention of opal” by re-igniting industry and consumer interest in opal, and save an ailing national industry.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 27 We supply sapphires and zircons from our Australian Mines. The colour range of sapphires spans blue through green to yellow and includes the famous blue-yellow parti-colour and rare golden yellow. Natural zircons are also in a wide range of colours from white to pinks, golds and reds. Our sapphires and zircons are quality gems which are cut to a very high standard. Chemical modification is not used on any Coolamon gemstones. Only simple heat treatment is used when necessary to remove silk. We are also able to supply the finest quality Marlborough (Qld) Chrysoprase in calibrated Cabochons and custom cut designer freeforms.

Experience personal and friendly service and purchase your sapphire, zircon and chrysoprase with confidence direct from miners who fully support Australian Manufacturing Jewellers.

❋ Clean bright stones ❋ Excellent colour matching ❋ Mixed colour sets ❋ Custom cabochons ❋ Star sapphires & fine blue ‘cabs’ ❋ Replacement stones cut to ❋ Small orders welcome ❋ Comprehensive inventory ❋ Friendly personal service

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JAA Opal Sector Opal Design Award Finalists

Doreen’sGENEIEVE LILLEY Glory RhythmYUJI SATOMI VENERAI WELLINGTON JEWELLER

An 18ct white gold , plated with black rhodium on the This piece captures with its simplicity, steady rhythm inner ring sleeves and white rhodium on the outer bands, and elegant movement a feeling reminiscent of the comprising one 3.09ct natural solid Queensland boulder era when life began. Made with 18ct white gold, opal as the centre stone, with pave set rubies, pink, the piece can be worn as either brooch or pendant – purple yellow and blue sapphires, emeralds and tsavorite garnets. The ring’s design emphasises the “rolling fl ash” pendant has been designed with enhancer, enabling inherent in the opal by extending and exaggerating the piece to be worn with a strand of pearls. movement of light in the similarly coloured pave set gems Motivation: To expose the opal – a unique creation adjacent to the opal. of the Cretaceous period – by using the vogue Motivation: To showcase the combination of modern designs to entice customers to explore and discover design and Australian opal – demonstrating that opal the natural beauty of our Australian national is indeed the world’s most fabulous gem and anything gemstone. but old-fashioned. We hope that our pieces can inspire a “reinvention of opal” by re-igniting industry and consumer interest in opal, and save an ailing national industry.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 29 JAA OPAL SECTOR COUNCIL

JAA AUSTRALIAN OPAL & GEM INDUSTRY SECTOR COUNCIL

JAA Opal Sector Opal Design Award Finalist TheJOHN Desert ISKENDERIAN Palm ISKENDERIAN JEWELLERS

Created with 18ct yellow gold and platinum, this piece represents the colour and beauty of an oasis, in a desert in outback Australia.

Motivation: To promote the magic and creativity of Australia’s national gem.

AUSTRALIAN OPAL Jewellery Fit For Royalty

The exquisite pieces gifted by the JAA Opal Sector to HRH Crown Princess Mary and HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark – a set of cufflinks for the Prince and a pendant for the Princess.

The gifts are typical examples of Australia’s truly magnificent gemstone – rare beauty amplified through creativity of the highest quality.

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Dedicated to assisting members of the industry by promoting the uniqueness, value and beauty of Australia’s national gem.

Jewellers Association of Australia Ltd Suite 203, 270 Pacific Highway CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Telephone (02) 9437 4522 Fax (02) 9437 4533 Email [email protected]

JAA Opal Sector Ad.indd 1 10/8/06 1:45:04 PM 30 LST 3DESIGN

LST 3Design Computer Aided Design Award Winner

Bling GEORGIA Bling MORGAN Ring GEORGIA MORGAN DESIGNS

The Bling Bling Ring is an 18ct yellow gold ladies ring designed on CAD software, carved in solid form and hand detailed.

Motivation: To establish recognition and credibility of my craft and passion within the jewellery industry and with my peers.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 31 LST 3DESIGN

LST 3Design Computer Aided Design Award Finalists

Create-a-SplashVALESKA DOMINGUEZ The DAVIDCross CAMPBELL of Forgiveness VALESKA DESIGNS NORMANS OF MOSMAN

This piece is made from a series of individual A new spiritual symbol based on the holy trinity and elements, linked together with a detachable hook. the seven pillars of the cross of forgiveness – 21 This allows the wearer to customise her jewellery, stones form the 3 crosses, a spiritual symbol and creating one-off designs to suit her every occasion. beautiful piece of jewellery in one. Trademarked and The three different sized squares in the necklace are design registered worldwide, the piece can be created part of a 40-piece range of shapes and sparkling using a variety of materials. stones that all link together – your jewellery is only Motivation: To reveal a new Latin cross that will limited by your imagination. become the “sign for our times.” Motivation: To test the response to my new idea, and its marketability.

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exhibitions with a unique touch LST 3Design Computer Aided Design Award Finalists

Expertise Events • PO Box 6053 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Tel: +61 2 9452 7575 • www.expertiseevents.com.au PETER W BECK

Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Winner

MayaniconDEAN WALKER JOYCE JEWELLERS

A modern ancient Mayan meditation bangle that is an attractive blend of modern jewellery design and ancient Mayan symbolism. Handcarved from solid 18ct white and yellow gold, the bangle features moving plates that change gold colour appearance according to how it is worn.

Motivation: It’s always exciting to create something and then see what people think.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 34 Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Winner

After 30 years servicing the Australian Jewellery Industry as30 the largest privately owned manufacturer and refi ner of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium we are very Celebratingproud to again be associated with the JAA Australian thirty Jewellery Design years Awards. Through commitment to sponsorship of industry events, we endeavour to provide encouragement to potential new talent, as well as supporting those already employed within the industry. Peter W Beck is fully Australian owned and operated. We are proud of our technical expertise and our position as industry leader we have gained over the years, for both Wedding Rings & Jewellery products and our Precious Metal Services. As one of the industry’s largest employers in Australia, and we take pride in keeping up with global trends and technological advances. We are committed to continually developing new products to suit the growing needs of our customers, and we enjoy offering you the highest level of quality and service you expect from our well established business. We are very proud of what we have achieved over the past 30 years, and we look forward to continuing to strive for excellence in the next 30 years. Congratulations to all entrants who ‘Dared to Shine’ this year, and a very special congratulations to the winner of the 2006 Peter W Beck Gold Design Award. Yours truly,

Peter W Beck Managing Director

COME & SEE US AT STAND I31 AT THE JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY FAIR, 14 Duncan Court, Ottoway Park, SA 5013, Australia Ph 08 8447 1133 Toll Free 1800 888 528 Fax 08 8447 1144 Email [email protected] www.pwbeck.com.au PETER W BECK

Peter W Beck Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Finalists Gold Design Award Finalists

PivotJANE POWELL ArmoureDOUG SUTHERLAND MDT DESIGN PRECIOUS METALS

Pivot is a ring comprising concentric marquise layers Inspired by ancient armour, this18ct yellow and white radiating from a centre piece of white mokume- gold piece combines fl owing feminine shapes with gane. Designed to pivot randomly from 2 central mechanical functionality, creating a new jewellery axes, so the layers can be viewed from different concept. angles. The mokume layers were used to enhance the Motivation: “To boldly go where none have been concentricity of the seemingly random patterns and before.” the layering of colour.

Motivation: I was given the opportunity by MDT Design, to express my creativity and create a challenging piece.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 36 PETER W BECK

Peter W Beck Peter W Beck Gold Design Award Finalists Gold Design Award Finalists

HeraSTELIOS PALIOUDAKIS EuphorbianSIMONA GLASGOW Notes LINNEYS NICKY MCCOURT JEWELLERY DESIGN

This 18ct yellow gold spiral bangle features three A beautiful three toned layered gold and chain fl oral Australian South Sea white pearls with white and neck piece, of 9ct yellow, white and rose gold. champagne diamonds. Inspiration for the design was Motivation: It’s a great opportunity to create a truly drawn from recent travels to Greece. decadent piece of jewellery that can be used to gauge Motivation: Recently completed my jewellery your skills against others in the industry. apprenticeship and this was my fi rst opportunity to enter the JAA Design Awards as a senior jeweller. Linneys encourages participation in such awards.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 37 AGR MATTHEY

AGR Matthey Platinum Design Award Winner

SUSAN BLENNERHASSETT BLENNERHASSETT FINE JEWELLERS Bohemian Aff air

Bohemian Affair is a cuff designed to capture the tactile nature of fabric, made entirely from platinum and set with diamonds to highlight the non-conforming pattern. The are interchangeable and only a sample of the endless scope of accessories that could be used, such as cord, leather or lace – changing the whole mood of the piece.

Motivation: Entering the Australian Jewellery Design Awards gives me the chance to showcase my skills and creativity.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 38 AGR Matthey Ad.indd 1 10/8/06 11:32:42 AM AGR MATTHEY

AGR Matthey Platinum Design Award Finalist

StarsJOHN KARABAJAKIANin my Eyes & GARRY HOLLOWAY PRECIOUS METALS

A masquerade mask with a difference; Smooth fi nely woven and contoured platinum wires with accented diamonds that create “stars in your eyes.”

Motivation: To push the boundaries and challenge myself beyond day-to-day creativity.

LST.indd 1 40 6/8/06 12:36:39 PM BOND STREET JEWELLERS

Bond Street Jewellers Diamond Design Award (retail value up to $5000) Winner

SoireeBrett Stewart MDT DESIGNS

Diamond pave set ball loose inside a diamond grain set cage with a round white gold locket and yellow gold chain. The piece is designed to gather together and has multiple functions to adapt to the environment.

Motivation: The challenge and the chance to design a piece that maybe acknowledged by the JAA.

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AutumnNADIA NEUMAN Dream BlackRUSSELL Ice CARR MONDIAL NEUMAN NV DESIGNER JEWELLERY

This contemporary ring uses a combination of Double black viton cord necklet with an 18ct white materials evoking the colours of autumn – rutillated gold pave set adjustable clasp. Finishing with two quartz, native Jarrah and white diamonds. 18ct white gold channel set tapered baguette drops.

Motivation: To get recognition for my inspiration Motivation: The enjoyment of designing and and originality and for our company. My pieces are producing a quality product that could help in inspired by my love of nature and the beauty within promoting our business and test out design skills all natural materials – both precious and semi- against our peers. precious.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 43 Diamond Design Award (retail value $5000 or above) Winner

NaturesJacinta C hildsTangled Engagement SOLID GOLD

Frosted 18ct white gold and diamonds set in a fancy web necklet with rear detachable spider web drop. Designed by Jacinta Childs and handcrafted by Gavin Deering, this piece is set with a specially cut 1 .13ct web diamond and a total of over 3cts of round brilliant cut diamonds.

Motivation: To express myself artistically and to design something new and exciting that showcases the various talents and craftsmanship within Solid Gold.

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An 18ct white gold claw set square radiant and A funky and contemporary piece showcasing the hammer set brilliant cut diamond ring. Designed to diverse textures of the materials used – the softness explore open space, texture and polish. of quartz, the hardness of diamonds, the versatility of timber and the love of pink argyle diamonds. Motivation: For the challenge and fun. Motivation: Recognition for myself, my company and the versatility of nature.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 46 Diamond Design Award (retail Diamond Design Award (retail value $5000 or above) Finalists value $5000 or above) Finalists

EngagingBENITA EDWARDS Spirit DiamondNICHOLAS THEOCHARIDalliance BENITA EDWARDS DESIGN MDT DESIGN

An 18ct yellow and white gold layered ring. The two This ring of 18ct palladium white gold features one outer layers in 18ct yellow gold feature a saw-pierced princess cut diamond, surrounded by three hundred fi ligree pattern that looks through to the 19ct white and twenty two diamonds, divided into four spheres. gold layers. In the centre of these white gold layers sits a Motivation: I look forward to entering the JAA 1.07ct EVS1 brilliant cut diamond (sponsored by Danny Awards, being a challenging and creative opportunity. Toren of Diamond Centre in Brisbane). Bead-set on the middle layer are 51, 1pt round brilliant-cut diamonds.

Motivation: When I came up with this design I thought it was different and would inspire others. Although I am not one for large rings, I felt the design had an elegant yet modern touch, which is very much in vogue this year.

2006 JAA AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY design awards 47 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Jewellers Association of Australia extends its thanks to the following people for their contribution to the 2006 Australian Jewellery Design Awards.

LISA WILKINSON – Awards presenter At age 21, Lisa was appointed editor of Dolly and four years later, became editor of Cleo where she launched the successful listing of Australia’s 50 Most Eligible Bachelors. Over the next ten years, Lisa set new records in Australian publishing. In addition to a stellar publishing career, Lisa is a leading business mentor and runs her own international magazine consultancy business. Nicole Kidman, Megan Gale and Kate Fischer can also thank Lisa for her talent-spotting abilities and the role she played in launching their careers. In the last decade, Lisa has branched out into TV and radio and is now one of Australia’s most popular and in-demand multi-media performers. From her role as host of TV’s top-rating Weekend Sunrise on Channel Seven, to her regular appearances on Radio 2UE, Lisa is without doubt one of Australia’s most admired and respected female journalists and opinion leaders.

THE SCARLETTS The Scarletts are singer-songwriters Angela Little and Jess Millo who fi rst began writing together in 2005 and have quickly developed their own “chick rock” sound. The girls are currently working on the vision for their fi rst album, which they hope to release in the next twelve months. The Scarletts have performed live with singing icon Wendy Matthews, and collaborated with producer Craig Porteils (Shannon Noll, Guy Sebastian) and multi award winning writer/producer Mario Millo. There’s no doubt that the best is yet to come!

THE WAVES Renowned Australian guitarist-composer and front man, Mario Millo, has assembled a line-up of some of Sydney’s fi nest musicians to form The Waves. The Waves will be working with The Scarletts to produce their upcoming debut album, and can additionally boast a repertoire that includes a wide range of much-loved covers to have everyone dancing in the aisles!

ERNST PFENNINGER –

Ernst Pfenninger, designer goldsmith and silversmith has designed and made the JAA awards for 2000, 2004 and 2006 and proudly supports the JAA. He appreciates the importance of these awards in recognizing and rewarding apprentices to professionals for their special designs and craftsmanship in execution of the piece. Pfenninger learnt his trades in Switzerland and has been an artisan for over 40 years. He produces a wide and diverse range of handcrafted pieces from individual and innovative jewellery and hollow-ware to awards, trophies and ceremonial items. The majority of his work is commissioned and is not commercial. Pfenninger’s private school in Leichhardt NSW, has been operating for over 30 years - where beginners to advanced and professional students design and create their own pieces under his guidance. His work can be seen at his shop Studio 303 at 303 Parramatta Road Leichhardt and also on his website www.studio303.com.au. PER ERICSON – Photographer Per Ericson was formally trained in and has been working in Sydney as a freelance still life photographer for more than twenty years. During this time he has worked with advertising agencies and design studios, photographing general still life and specialising in the photography of food, cars, furniture, glassware and jewellery. Per has had a strong lifelong interest in industrial and product design which has led him to appreciate the craftsmanship in jewellery, whether it involves simple or intricate forms. He has found that the level of craftsmanship present in jewellery design relates well to the preciseness and attention to detail that is present in his photography. 48 Normans of Mosman 1/8/06 1:31 PM Page 1

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