Tahitian Pearl Trophy 2007-2008 national winners announced

The Tahitian Pearl Trophy 5th edition national winners for 2007 have been announced and Fameo won 2nd and 3rd place in the pearl ring category and 2nd place in pearl bracelet category for pearl jewellery pieces featuring black Tahitian pearls that are captured inside gold cages.
Each golden enclosure of the jewellery embraces the pearls, no other stone or metal has captivated people more than the pearl, a gem that is beautiful and elegant, a true gift of nature. The finest quality pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries, and the pearl has become a representative for something rare, fine, and admirable.





Fameo also experimented with an invisible pearl ring concept which pivots and the opening shell reveals a single white black Tahitian pearl one would never expect. Made out 18K gold and encrusted with forty-nine sparkling white diamonds, this ring is truly a gem with a magical secret. The design is based on the fascination of life, where all things are not what they seem on the outside, to always look deeper within to find the truth. This ring is both compelling and powerful and manufactured to a high level of craftsmanship, which has both commercial appeal and individuality.

The fifth bi-annual Tahitian Pearl Trophy Awards took place on October 19th 2007 at Home House, Portman Square, when UK’s brightest jewellery designers were recognised for their design talents. The judging panel was comprised of three expert judges including Jessica Andrews from Tatler, fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic and Retail Jeweller Editor, Sarah Carpin. The Tahitian Pearl Trophy competition is the initiative of Perles De Tahiti GIE, the official promotion body for Cultured Pearls in French Polynesia. This international competition is synonymous with an unequalled international artistic rivalry and for the UK 2007 Trophy, Perles de Tahiti set the theme of "Song of the Stars".