The Revere Academy, Black Market Pearls & Air Tahiti Nui Are Proud To Announce The 2017 Tahitian Pearl Contest Winners

VIA INVITATION

THE 2017 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS ARE

WILLIAM ROBERTSON 

IN THE REVERE ACADEMY 

STUDENT CATEGORY

AND

JENNY REEVES 

IN THE REVERE ACADEMY 

INSTRUCTOR CATEGORY

     
...these two top honor winners (William & Jenny) 
will each receive two (2) round-trip tickets to 

Tahiti via Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui.

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

Grand Prize Winner
In The Instructor Category
Jenny Reeves
Entry:  "Sun & Sea"

Grand Prize Winner
In The Student Category
William Robertson
Entry:  "Tahitian Tides"

The contest was open to all present and past students of the Revere Academy and to past and present instructors in order to stimulate and encourage creativity. The entries were judged on four criteria; design, craftsmanship, originality, and marketability. 

The contest attracted a number of very high-quality entries from across the United States. Submissions included jewelry in a range of materials - gold, platinum, silver, glass, diamonds, gems and of course, Tahitian pearls. 

Winners in Jewelry Over $1,500 Retail - Student 

First Place in Over $1500 Retail - Student

$500 winner 

"Pearls In Orbit"

Karen Keit

Hawaii

Second Place in Over $1500 Retail- Student  

$300 winner 

"Serpent Broach"

Karen Keit

Hawaii

Third place in Over $1500 Retail - Student

$200 winner 

Jordan J de Haan 

California

The jury was composed of Alan Revere - Award-winning jewelry designer, founder, and director of the Revere Academy; Sarah Graham, Jewelry designer; and Barbara Heinrich, Jewelry Designer.

Winners for Jewelry under $1,500 Retail

First Place in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$300 winner

Melissa Skarsten

Utah

Second Place in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$200 winner

Cynthia Clearwater 

California

   

Third Place 

in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$100 winner

Meggie

 Roy, 

California

"The One and Lonely"

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who entered.

Following the the announcement of the winners 

the entries were presented in an exhibition at Sofia Jewelry in Mill Valley.

via Press Release

RJC AND DMCC ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), global standards-setting and certification organization for the entire jewellery supply chain, announced it had agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DMCC to work cooperatively on advancing their shared objectives of improving corporate social responsibility and responsible supply chain efforts in the jewellery supply chain. RJC welcomes this new formal relationship with DMCC, through which the two organizations will work together to achieve common goals and strengthen collective efforts towards responsible business practices, supporting RJC membership growth and certification reach in the UAE. The RJC is making good progress in the UAE and is committed to working with the local industry and institutions to fully integrate with this market. As a key part of this increasing commitment Kinjal Shah, RJC Regional Director of India and the Middle East will work closely with the DMCC and the industry on these efforts.

RJC Executive Director, Andrew Bone and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC Executive Chairman during the signing ceremony in Dubai.

DMCC is a government entity and the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, dedicated to enhancing Dubai’s position as the global gateway for commodities trade by creating an environment for business to flourish, providing world class of physical, financial and smart infrastructure as well as services and expertise to build marketplaces for success. DMCC also encourages its 14,100 member companies to conduct business in a transparent and responsible manner through its regulatory standards and strong alignment with global entities such as the RJC. Under the MoU, RJC and DMCC will: Work together to collect data intelligence to manage risk and enhance industry reputation in the UAE. Develop methods and bespoke materials to raise awareness and educate the local industry and beyond on solutions to implement robust sustainability efforts and ethical business practices. Develop joint communications and outreach programs to promote the implementation of responsible business practices through various industry events. Andrew Bone, Executive Director of the RJC said, “We are really pleased to work closely with the DMCC to promote sustainability and ethical business practices in the jewellery supply chain in the UAE. Together, the DMCC and RJC can leverage each other’s knowledge and expertise regarding the challenges and issues the industry faces to instill a responsible supply chain and promote consumer confidence in the watch and fine jewellery industry. We are looking forward to a rewarding and mutually beneficial collaboration between our two organizations.” “At DMCC, we believe that a CSR roadmap is a step-by-step process of continuous improvement and collaboration with key global entities. This MoU with RJC is an important milestone for us that will enhance a better future of trade for all, and we are proud to lead this process in the UAE in close partnership with the RJC”, said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC.

Gautam Sashittal, DMCC Chief Executive Officer; Andrew Bone, RJC Executive Director and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC Executive Chairman.