51st German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones Idar-Oberstein 2021 and 32nd German Young Talent Competition for Gemstone and Jewellery Design Idar-Oberstein 2021

In both competitions (71 Main competition, 24 Young talent competition) entrants have been submitted from the following countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain and USA.

Theme of the “51^th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones Idar-Oberstein 2021” was:

“into the light”

Both the gemstone design and the design of a jewellery piece made of precious metal and precious stones were allowed. Thus, unmounted gemstones, the gemstone in the jewellery (here, only precious metals may be used), the gemstone object and the gemstone sculpture were allowed. The use of synthetic gems was not admitted. Pearls were only allowed in combination with gemstones.

1^st prize – Certificate and 4,000 €

Carsten Kissner, Schwetzingen, Germany

Bracelet made of yellow gold, silver and Mali-garnets

A perfectly crafted bracelet jewellery is the best work of this year’s main competition. As soon as this piece of jewellery is put around the arm, the previously closed buds open by a perfect mechanism and reveal their golden blossoms with their sparkling gemstones. The first rays of sunlight bring it to life which means that the competition theme has been excellently met.

2^nd prize – Certificate and 2,500 €

Jessica Mauritz, Kirschweiler, Germany

Gemstone object made of smoky quartz

3^rd prize – Certificate and 1,500 €

Susanne Müller-Ostgen, Sonnenberg-Winnenberg, Germany

Gemstone object made of smoky quartz

Honourable mention – Certificate and 500 €

Nazanin Jabbarian, Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Necklace made of white gold, diamonds, acrylic and silk string

Honourable mention – Certificate and 500 €

Yvonne Caroline Meyer, Uetze, Germany

Kaleidoscope pendent jewellery made of yellow gold, silver, prasiolite, ruby, sapphire, emerald, tourmaline, tsavorite, citrine, sapphire glass and mirror foil

Honourable mention – Certificate and 500 €

Lena Molz, Vollmersbach, Germany

Necklace made of gold, silver and citrine

Theme of the „32^nd   German Young Talent Competition for Gemstone and Jewellery Design Idar-Oberstein 2021” was:

“Fragile – handle with care”

Both the gemstone design and the design of a jewellery piece with precious stones were permitted. Thus, unmounted gemstones, the gemstone in finished jewellery, the gemstone object and the gemstone sculpture were allowed. The use of synthetic gems was permitted. Pearls were only allowed in combination with gemstones.

1^st prize – Certificate and 1,500 €

Aline Stanek, Baumholder, Germany

Gemstone object made of rock crystal, azurite-malachite, mookaite, lapis lazuli, pietersite, anyolite, natural agate, ball-bearing

An outstandingly crafted revolving gemstone object took first prize in this year’s young talent competition. It symbolizes the fragility of our world due to climate change and the resulting changing seasons. The award winner cautions: "Our world has a huge burden to bear because of us."

2^nd prize – Certificate and 1,000 €

Sihui Li, Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Brooche made of agate and steel

3^rd prize – certificate and 500 €

Aylin Yurtseven, Dortmund, Germany

Hair Comb made of silver, aquamarines and tourmalines

Honorable mention – certificate and 250 €

Jessey Dorian Dilly, Kronweiler, Germany

Gemstone object made of tiger eye and synthetic colorless and blue quartz

Honorable mention – certificate and 250 €

Kevin-Steve Haffner, Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Pendant made of coffee color agate white opal and stainless steel ring

Honorable mention – certificate and 250 €

Chi Nguyen, Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Necklace made of white gold, silver, spring steel, brilliant, satin, epoxy, magnets and electronic parts.