Shenzhen-based companies take centre stage at 2nd JNA Awards
HONG KONG, 5 September 2013 – A number of Shenzhen-based jewellery and gemstone manufacturing houses have been shortlisted for various categories of the second edition of the JNA Awards, the most prestigious awards event in the jewellery and gemstone industry. Focusing on Asia, JNA Awards honours and recognises excellence and achievement in the global jewellery trade.
JNA Awards 2013 Honouree List from Shenzhen
- ttf HAUTE JOAILLERIE
- – Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – Mainland China
- Shenzhen Xingguangda Jewellery Industrial Co Ltd
- – Outstanding Enterprise of the Year – Mainland China
- – Industry Innovation of the Year – Manufacturing – Technology
- – Manufacturer of the Year – Gem-Set Jewellery
- Shenzhen United BlueOcean Technology Development Co Ltd
- – Industry Innovation of the Year – Manufacturing – Technology
- – Manufacturer of the Year – Precious Metals-Only Jewellery
- Shenzhen Ganlu Jewellery Co
- – Manufacturer of the Year – Gem-Set Jewellery
- – Manufacturer of the Year – Precious Metals-Only Jewellery
- Shenzhen Yuehao Jewelry Co Ltd
- – Manufacturer of the Year – Precious Metals-Only Jewellery
- Odear Fashion Technology Co Ltd
- – Industry Innovation of the Year – Manufacturing – Business
- Zhou Defen of Shenzhen Yuehao Jewelry Co Ltd
- – Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below)
Letitia Chow, Founder of JNA and Chair of the JNA Awards 2013 judging panel, said Shenzhen’s prominence in the jewellery and gemstone industry is being reflected in the Honourees list.“Shenzhen plays a pivotal role in the development of the region. Its strength as a manufacturing jewellery and gemstone hub is evident in the number of companies establishing its presence there,” Chow said. “These Honourees represent the quality products coming out of Shenzhen, as well as the growing popularity of Shenzhen-produced jewellery in the worldwide market. I congratulate these companies and individuals, and wish them continued success. With everyone’s tireless efforts, I believe Shenzhen jewellery will take centre stage in the global market!”
The Government of Luohu District, Shenzhen commented, “ Our heartfelt congratulations go to the organiser of the JNA Awards. We are very proud that five jewellery manufacturers from the Luohu district of Shenzhen, including ttf HAUTE JOAILLERIE, Xingguangda and Ganlu, were shortlisted across various categories. We believe that the participation of these companies will make the JNA Awards even more exciting this year. We also wish to thank JNA for providing jewellery companies in Shenzhen an effective platform to showcase their strengths and abilities. The JNA Awards creates an important channel for further communication and exchanges between Hong Kong and Luohu jewellery industry.
The JNA Awards is a major event in Asia’s jewellery industry. Its authoritative status, fairness and prestige are internationally recognised and has attracted the participation of some of the most established and illustrious names in the business. The Luohu government has been promoting business innovation among enterprises, encouraging them to participate in both local and international trade awards that are well recognised. We are confident that the JNA Awards will go from strength to strength, and serve as an important platform to share ideas and experiences between Hong Kong and Luohu’s jewellery sectors. We have plans to raise the standards in jewellery design so that more Luohu-based jewellery companies will enter the JNA Awards in the future.”
The JNA Awards judging panel is comprised of five industry experts namely Albert Cheng, managing director of the World Gold Council – Far East (WGC); James Courage, chief executive of Platinum Guild International (PGI); Lin Qiang, president and managing director of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE); Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in India and the Middle East, and Vichian Veerasaksri, director of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and advisor to the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA).
The second edition of the JNA Awards is led by Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as Headline Partners, with Gubelin, Israel Diamond Institute, KARP Group, Robert Wan Tahiti and the Shanghai Diamond Exchange as Honoured Partners.
The Award Recipients and Honourees will be feted at an awards ceremony and gala dinner scheduled for September 12 at The Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. The event will be held on the sidelines of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which will run from September 11 to 17. The awards ceremony and gala dinner is a ticketed event by application only. Interested parties may submit their request by logging on to www.JNAawards.com.
