Winners announced at BASELWORLD Platinum Design Awards
BASEL, Switzerland, March 11, 2012 – BASELWORLD 2012 was the scene for the 3rd Platinum Design Awards competition held by Platinum Guild International.
52 platinum jewellery designs were displayed at the 26 participating manufacturers’ booths, and were judged by 50 international journalists visiting the show.
“Punti di Vista” by Bonato Milano 1960
There were four platinum categories: Men’s jewellery, Bridal jewellery (most commercially appealing), Bridal jewellery (most innovative design), and Trends.
Each journalist voted for the piece that, in their opinion, was the best in each category.
The votes were counted and the winners were announced at a cocktail party held on March 10 and presented with their awards by James Courage, CEO of Platinum Guild International.
The winning pieces were: –
Bridal Jewellery (innovative design):
1st place to “French Kiss” by Philippe Tournaire
2nd place to “Ensemble” collection by Matthia’s & Claire
3rd place to “Flow” by Domino
Bridal Jewellery (commercially appealing design):
1st place to “Ensemble” collection by Matthia’s & Claire
2nd place to “Corona” by Gerstner
3rd place to “Platinum tri-set” by Meister
Trends:
1st place: to “Punti di Vista” by Bonato Milano 1960
2nd place: to “Platinum bangle” by Heinz Mayer
3rd place to “Vendetta Divina” by Gebrüder Schaffrath
Men’s Jewellery:
1st place to “Kerouac” by Roberto Demeglio
2nd place to “Control” by TTF
3rd place to “Crocodile” by Paolo Piovan
“Kerouac” by Roberto Demeglio
“French Kiss” by Philippe Tournaire
“Flow” by Domino
“Ensemble” collection by Matthia’s & Claire
“Platinum bangle” by Heinz Mayer
