[Jewelry making - Article 00131] - [Orchid] MJSA Vision Awards 2007

[Bill Seeley]

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    This is the new announcement for these great awards with two new
    categories for 2007. And don't forget there are a set of awards for
    student renderings. A really great class project for schools. Bill 

    PS Formally know as the American Vision Awards

    For Immediate Release
    Posted: Jul 27, 2006
    Released by MJSA

    For Additional Information Contact:
    Johnna Beckmann
    Marketing & PR Manager
    1-800-444-MJSA, ext. 3022,

    New Distinction Categories Announced for 2007 MJSA Vision Awards 

    Competition to include Laser Distinction, Palladium Distinction, and
    Natural Color Diamond Distinction. 

    Providence, RI-Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA)
    continues to promote important industry trends, from technological
    advancements to the latest fashions, as seen in the 2007 MJSA Vision
    Awards (formerly known as the American Vision Awards). This year
    also marks the first time international applicants are eligible. 

    Technology continues to influence design, changing what is possible.
    The introduction of a Laser Distinction category, sponsored by
    Crafford-LaserStar Technologies, will serve to highlight those
    designs that were created using a laser-and in some cases could not
    be created any other way. 

    Palladium is one of the industry's hottest topics, sparked by recent
    seminars at both MJSA Expo New York and at the JCK Las Vegas show.
    Sponsored by the Palladium Alliance International, a new trade group
    formed earlier this year, a Palladium Distinction category has been
    added for 2007. 

    Another new organization, the Natural Color Diamond Association,
    will sponsor the Natural Color Diamond Distinction category. As seen
    at recent awards ceremonies, more celebrities have been wearing
    yellow, green, orange, and other diamonds with naturally occurring
    color-a trend that could soon add "natural color" to the list of
    characteristics that determine a diamond's value. 

    MJSA's 2007 Distinction categories will also include Crystal
    Distinction, sponsored by Swarovski; CAD/CAM Distinction, sponsored
    by Gemvision; Mokume-gane Distinction, sponsored by Reactive Metals
    Studio and Shining Wave Metals; and Reactive Metals Distinction,
    sponsored by Reactive Metals Studio, Cabot Supermetals, and Perryman
    Company. The MJSA Vision Awards also includes prizes for first and
    second-place honors in the Professional and Student categories. 

    Winners will receive monetary awards of up to $1,000, and will be
    honored at the annual Designer Day conference on March 17, 2007,
    sponsored by MJSA and the Jeweler's Resource Bureau. In addition,
    winners will receive recognition in MJSA Journal, as well as other
    trade publications, on MJSA Online, and at MJSA Expo New York (March
    18-20, 2007). 

    Entries must be received by November 30, 2006. For submission
    guidelines and further information, please contact Louly Vorasane at
    1-800-444-6572, ext. 3037, or e-mail louly.vorasane AT mjsa.org. Watch
    for updates online at mjsa.org. 

    Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America is a jewelry trade
    association that delivers valuable information and opportunities to
    its members to help them operate more profitably. This goal is
    accomplished through MJSA Expo New York, MJSA Journal, and the MJSA
    Academy, as well as cost-saving programs and other association 
resources. For more information, visit MJSA Online at www.mjsa.org.
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