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De Beers Diamond International Award Winner

De Beer’s Diamond
International Award Winner

For almost half a century, the De Beers Diamonds - International Awards have discovered and celebrated brilliance in diamond jewellery design. Considered the 'Oscars' of the jewellery industry, The De Beers Diamonds - International Awards are the most coveted and prestigious awards for excellence in jewelry design and craftsmanship.

The Diamonds-International Awards, sponsored by De Beers, originated in 1953 and have been the source of some of the most original and influential designs in diamond jewelry and jewelry in general. The last edition of the biennial competition took place in year 2000 and asked entrants to create special jewels for the new millennium. Designers rose to the challenge, using more than 47,000 diamonds in total, weighing in at more than 2,000 carats. The competition was most competitive with 2,530 entries from 42 countries.

Winning entries required jewellery designer to create exceptional jewels with strong narratives, meticulous details and craftsmanship

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29: Merry Christmas Greetings!

While we all celebrate in our own special way, some with long practiced traditions, some with a new adventure each year, some in the company of our near and dear, some far from loved ones and those old familiar traditions, it is the intangible spirit of the season that can truly transport us.

The Christmas spirit is a lot like a special piece of treasured jewellery.
It is not the value or size of the celebration that touches us, not the grand location or the storybook atmosphere of the celebration that is important, it is the warmth that glows and grows from within that is priceless. And just like that treasured piece of jewellery, what brings that special feeling is unique for each one of us.

Whatever brings you that special joy we hope it finds you again this year.

Best wishes one and all for a very Happy Christmas!

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