Join us in celebrating Singapore's 60th
Anniversary through jewellery design.
This competition invites creative minds to
showcase the nation's remarkable journey,
growth, and national identity. As well as celebrating the
longstanding Singapore-Italy partnership that has grown in
cultural, economic, and diplomatic
exchanges over the decades.
THEME
Designs should reflect aspects of Singapore’s journey as a nation - highlighting multiculturalism, modernity, growth, tradition, national pride, and the strong Singapore-Italy partnership.
GRAND PRIZE
- A 0.60 carat round-brilliant cut
diamond, engraved on the girdle with the winner’s name and
‘SG 60 DES Design Competition Winner'
- Airticket and accomodation for winning designer, and a free
booth to showcase winning design at Vicenza Oro September 2025.
SUBMISSION PERIOD
Submission Period: 14 April – 30 June 2025.
Winner Announcement: 11 July 2025 at SIJE Singapore
Sponsors:
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
- Eligibility: Open to both local and international designers.
- Materials: Use only gold, natural diamonds, precious and / or semi-precious gemstones
- Design Presentation: Submit high-quality digital renderings or hand-drawn sketches of your design.
- Design Concept: Provide an explanation of how your design incorporates the themes of SG60 and reflects the spirit of the Singapore-Italy relationship.
- Materials & Sustainability: Include detailed material specifications, including diamonds or any specific metals. Highlight potential sustainable sourcing practices.
- Cost: The manufacturd cost of the finished piece must not exceed an approximate retail price of S$30,000.
- Production Timeline: Outline your plan for developing the design, especially if selected as the winning piece.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Creativity & Originality: How unique and innovative the design is.
- Relevance to Theme: How well the design interprets the SG60 theme and the Singapore-Italy relationship.
- Craftsmanship & Technicality: Attention to detail and how well the design could be executed.
- Cultural Significance: How the design incorporates Singaporean or Italian cultural elements.
- Wearability: How practical would the design be in real-world jewellery collections.
JUDGING PANEL
- Representative from the Italian Embassy
- Representatives from the Diamond Exchange of Singapore
- Design Experts and Luxury and Media Industry Leaders