I am Fujimori, the representative of ADAM.
The Japan Jewelry Association (JJA) recently announced the "JJA Jewelry Design Award," and thanks to your support, a ring we designed won a prize. This year, I received an honorable mention in the theme category "Tsunagari Ai". I am very happy to have won the award again after last year.
College Ring (Master of Project Design)
K18WG/YG Amethyst with diamonds
The ring I applied for this time is a little different from the usual new ones,
It was made as a prototype for a college ring for a graduate school from which I will graduate this September,
I designed it as a graduation piece.
A typical college ring would have the name of the school or emblem strongly embossed on the seal-stand form,
Inevitably, though, the designs are a bit masculine,
I designed this ring to create a college ring with an unprecedented atmosphere.
The form of the stone seat is based on the camphor tree, the symbol of the graduate school I attended,
The graduates popping out of it are represented by ring arms with glittering cutouts.
The name of the graduate school (alumni association) is subtly lettered in radially cut, light-colored amethyst.
When moved, the reflection and transmission of light changes, and the letters change their appearance, which is interesting.
I regret that I could not post a proper photo of the event, as I took it for my records before submitting my application,
You can view the award-winning entries (PDF) from the Jewelry Association's page below.
http://jja.ne.jp/event/awards/index.html
The award-winning rings will be exhibited at the Mikimoto Hall on the 6th floor of the main Mikimoto store in Ginza from September 3 (Wed.) to 9 (Tue.),
If you are ever in Ginza, please stop by and see the actual product.
http://www.mikimoto.com/jp/about-us/news/140807/02.htm
We have entered the Japan Jewelry Association's Design Award every year since our first New Designer Excellence Award in 2008, and you can read about our past winners on the ADAM blog, if you are interested! https://adam.co.jp/?cat=17
