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INTERNATIONAL YOUNG JEWELERS COMPETITION
FOR ST. PETERSBURG AND THE NORDIC COUNTRIES
MAY 26-29, 2000
Over 130 young jewelers between the ages of 18 and 35, from four countries, participated in the international young jewelers competition. This was the third competition hosted by FAF, and the first for jewelers from other countries. 38 jewelers from Estonia, Finland, and Iceland submitted their works for consideration by the international
jury. 24 awards were made, with prizes ranging from jewelers instruments and design books to semi-precious stones and week-long training programs. The gala awards ceremony at the Yelagin Palace include the presentation of awards and a fashion show featuring the jewelry from the competition.
The competition was sponsored by the following companies and organizations:
The Nordic Ministerial Council in St. Petersburg; Committee on Culture of the St. Petersburg Administration; JT International; JSC NorthWest Jewelery Trading Company; Capital Jewelry Company Adamas; Augusta Bullnheimer & Co. GmbH & Co. KG; JSC Petersburg Telephone Network; Klad; Grand Hotel Europe; Hertz Rental Cars of St. Petersburg; JSC Slavia; Coca-Cola St. Petersburg Bottlers; Ulita; Flower*Power; Yamagiwa; St. Petersburg State Academy of Art and Industrial Design
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