21-11-2017
Co-organised by De Beers Group and Forevermark, the Shining Light Awards 2016-17 announced the finalists on 20 November 2017.
The Shining Light Awards aim to recognise emerging jewellery designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, providing them with a platform to build their careers in the jewellery design industry.
Participants of the 2016-17 edition were required to create a jewellery collection under the theme of ‘Protecting Nature’s Beauty’ which was set by Forevermark. For the first time since inception, winners will receive prizes including apprenticeship and internship with Forevermark.
The 2016-17 finalists out of over 130 entries are:
- Botswana: Gaone Otsile, Tshepo Dithebele and Mbako Baraedi
- Namibia: Richardlee Shoombee, Frans Uunona and Taleni Udeiko
- South Africa: Omphile Sibanda, Gabrielle Lourens and Andile Mbeje
According to De Beers, the Shining Light Awards are part of the De Beers Young Jewellery Designers Skills Development Initiative, designed to support beneficiation efforts in De Beers Group’s producer countries across southern Africa. The awards support the development of participants’ business skills in the areas of jewellery design, manufacturing, and sales and marketing.
Winners will be announced at a red carpet event in Windhoek, Namibia, on 30 November 2017. (Photo courtesy: De Beers)
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