Swarovski Elements launches contest

Swarovski Elements has launched jewellery design contest. This initiative will give professional designers and all others involved with or fascinated by fashion jewellery design to explore their creativity using the world's finest crystal elements.

The Swarovski Elements Jewellery Design Contest 2010, made up of the categories Bridal-Indian or Western, Cocktail and Avant-Garde, will showcase cutting edge designs to be submitted between May 1, 2010 to June 15, 2010.

The contest, which is valid for India, will also be a design inspiration catalyst for the jewellery industry and is open to professionals, manufacturers, exporters, master craftsman, karigars, students and any other creative individuals. Their task will be to make Swarovski Elements the "HERO' of their own inspired jewellery concepts. Design pieces may also incorporate other non-conflicting materials.

A panel of judges will evaluate the entries according to how various types of Swarovski Elements are used, the unique & innovative techniques applied, the originality of designs and presentation. In deciding the winner, they will also evaluate the practicality and wear-ability of the jewellery. The winner will receive a two-night, three-day trip to the Swarovski headquarters in Austria, along with a personal tour of Kristallwelten, Swarovski's Crystal Worlds multimedia museum, one of the most popular tourist destinations of Austria.

Forms are available from all authorized wholesalers of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS throughout India for INR 500 payable by cash or demand draft to Swarovski India Pvt. Ltd. Online forms are available at www.stylekandy.com. A special rate of Rs.250 applies to students.