Professional Designs Dazzled the First Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition

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HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition 2017 is now

entering its final judging stage. Five world-known judges will be gathering to

review the final 30 on the shortlist.

Jointly organised by JNA & CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the

People's Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, the event is supported by

the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality and

Exclusive Sponsor -- Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited.

Among the designers who made their way to the final, seven of them are foreign

designers. Most of them are experienced professional jewellery designers who

have participated in various international design competitions. Only one of

them is an amateur design student from the US, who will go head to head against

other veteran designers in the finale.

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Designer Ronaldo Buensalida has four designs shortlisted for the final, in both

the plain gold and the gem-set gold jewellery categories. Bouasse has already

made a name for himself as an award-winning designer and is currently working

for the largest jewellery company in the UAE.

Mohammad Khosht of Jordan was a graduate of a local hotel management and

tourism institution before devoting himself in the world of jewellery design.

His endless creativity allowed him to turn his passion into a profession.

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Graduated from the famed jewellery school Ecoles de la Rue du Louvre in France,

designer Phil Bouasse's profound knowledge in jewellery is his greatest asset.

Bouasse, who is also an instructor and consultant, is providing training

sections to international brands and is eager to showcase his unique design

approach in major competitions.

Born and raised in a jeweller family, the DNA of jewellery design flows in

Krishma S Jain's veins. Through constant exploration, she carved a niche for

herself in the jewellery design sector and had become a force to be reckoned

with.

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Turkish designer Meltem Sahan once created a thumb ring that embodies her

belief that all lives are connected. Now, using "tree" as the theme, she is

hoping her designs could once again reinvigorate people's love for the nature.

Nathalie Melville Geary is a Hong Kong-based jewellery designer, craftsman,

creative teaching expert and entrepreneur. With infinite creativity and

passion, she established her namesake brand and acted as the creative director

to share her expertise on design, promotion and teaching.

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Last but not least is Nicola Brandon of the US. Apart from jewellery design,

the 20-year-old designer also puts emphasis on user experience and system

design. Brandon believes her shortlisted designs are a perfect reflection of

her belief that has what it takes to change the world.

In the final judging stage, judges will examine closely the finished product of

each of the 30 designs. Then, based on the scores according to three

categories, namely Adherence to the Theme, Originality and Creativity, as well

as Understanding of Craftsmanship and Manufacturing Processes, and one final

round of discussion, winners will be selected in a professional and impartial

manner.

For more information and the list of finalists, please visit the official

website or social media platforms at:

Official Website:

www.xifudesigncompetition.com

Social Media Platforms

Facebook: @xifuDesignCompetition

Twitter: @XifuDesignComp

WeChat: @Xifudesign

Weibo: @Xifudesign

Media Contact

Althea Long

UBM Asia Limited

Email: althea.long@ubm.com

Tel: +852-2516-1653

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SOURCE: JNA