As a leading educational institution, GIA contributes to the education of the next generation of gem and jewellery professionals. Also in the art of gemology, jewelry design and jewelry making. The Institute presented the sixth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design earlier this month to GIA graduate Sara Guergova from the GIA London School. Guergova is the first student from GIA's London school to win the award.
The winning design for the 2022 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design by Sara Guergova. A graduate of the GIA Jewelry Design School in London, UK. The sketch includes gold, black onyx, ruby, diamonds, tourmaline and blue sapphire.
“On behalf of the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation, we would like to congratulate Mrs. Sara Guergova, this year's winner. As well as all the other finalists whose work so enriched this year's competition. We also want to acknowledge the talented GIA design instructors. They helped guide the students on their way to the final judging in Tucson.” So said Larry French, head of North American strategies at the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation.
“Our founder, Gianmaria Buccellati, believed that jewellery design was an art. And like any art, it had to be studied and practiced in order to develop into a master designer.
The Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation is proud to partner with the Gemological Institute of America. So encourage the development of these young designers and we hope they will continue on this exciting career path.”.
The judges for this year's competition were Alishan Halebian, award-winning designer and goldsmith and owner of Alishan Jewelry Studio in Southern California. Also Cathy Calhoun, owner of Calhoun Jewelers in Royersford, Pennsylvania and Carmel, California. Also Remy Rotenier, jewelry designer and teacher of performance and jewelry design,. Also Shelly Sergent, collections manager of the Somewhere In the Rainbow gem and jewelry collection. Victoria Gomelsky, editor-in-chief of JCK.
“The evening was incredibly inspiring. But then to receive the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award; it was truly an unforgettable experience for me. In a way, it validates all the hard work I've done over the years. It also reduces any previous self-doubt about what I can achieve,” said Guergova. “Attending GIA was a transformative moment in my life. I learned so much ... moving forward, the techniques and technical skills I've gained will push me even further.”.
The prize is in collaboration with the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation in 2018. It aims to recognize outstanding design talent among GIA students worldwide.
The 2023 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design competition is underway. It is open to students of the GIA's jewelry design course who meet the eligibility requirements. For more information, please visit GIA.edu/buccellati-foundation-award-jewelry-design.
GIA's Jewelry Design course teaches drawing, shading, design theory and illustration using a variety of media. Upon completion of the course, students will have a handmade portfolio of their work and a digital copy.
The course is offered at GIA campuses in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, London, Mumbai, New York, Taipei. Also in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China. GIA also offers programs in jewelry design and technology. Even in integrated computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
Source: southernjewelrynews.com
