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Following its official announcement at the recently concluded 42nd Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair (BGJF), held in the Thai capital from 11 to 15 September 2008, the newly launched Thailand International Jewellery Awards (TIJA), an initiative of Khun Somchai Phornchindarak, CEO, BGJF, has got off to a very encouraging start. The major, new jewellery design competition was organized as part of BGJF’s efforts to advance jewellery design capability in the Kingdom of Thailand and around the world.
By the end of September 2008, TIJA has attracted over 400 applications and the organizers expect the numbers to increase significantly by the 5 November 2008 deadline. ‘World of Creativity’ was chosen as the theme for the first TIJA competition which falls into two categories—‘day time’ for daytime use and ‘executive’ for evening wear. A total of 60 pieces, equally split between the categories, will be chosen and the winners who stand to gain big time, will be announced at the Award Party to be held alongside the 43rd edition of the BGJF to be held in the ‘City of Angels’ from 25 February to 1 March 2009.