The six winners will see their designs fabricated by a contest partner, receive Champion Certificates and Champion Awards, a cash honorarium, exposure on social channels and recognition via press coverage, the Premium IGI D-Show and IGI Origin International Magazine. Finalists will receive Finalist Certificates and exposure on social channels. “Each year we receive dynamic concepts explored in various pieces of jewelry and our exceptional judges are required to make very difficult decisions.”Īll participants will receive an official IGI Expressions Certificate. “The Institute is eager to experience the range of emotions conveyed in the designers’ artistry,” continued Levy. Enter a name, and well look for it in birth certificates, marriage registrations, census records, and other official documents. Judges will advance a number of preliminary entries to a final round, after which six champions will be determined the winning hand-drawn sketch and the winning CAD file in each category. Search Historical Records Records create a paper trail for your ancestors and can lead you to important details about their life. Artists will be able to upload a hand-drawn sketch or a Computer Assisted Design (CAD) file in one of three categories, millennial light weight jewelry, cocktail wear or bridal. The competition is open to everyone, from young students and up-and-coming designers to seasoned professionals. “Our competition promotes creation without any restrictions on style or jewelry selection.” This competition provides the opportunity for winners to have their designs manufactured and a platform to showcase their work,” said IGI North American President Avi Levy. “IGI is passionate about contributing to the future of the diamond industry by supporting the next generation. The Institute will be accepting jewelry excellence award submissions from Sept. This year’s theme, “The Freedom to Dream” was selected to inspire interpretations of the word “dream” through an original piece or set of jewelry. (PRESS RELEASE) The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, is seeking the most talented designers to challenge their work and creativity via its annual IGI Expressions Awards.