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Press Release: Gemesis – the world’s principal distributor of gem-quality lab-grown diamonds – today announced the company’s sponsorship of a jewelry design competition for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Students enrolled in FIT’s Jewelry Design program will be challenged to create a “stylishly sustainable” engagement ring featuring Gemesis grown diamonds. The winning design will be featured and potentially produced and sold on Gemesis.com. FIT has long been a leader in design education and we’re proud to partner with such a renowned college, said Gemesis. We anticipate outstanding concepts from these talented students and look forward to the end results. “FIT strives to provide opportunities that afford its students hands-on, real-world experience, and we believe this competition does that,” said Michael Coan, the chair of FIT’s Jewelry Design program. “As a college whose mission states a commitment to sustainability, we are also pleased to have the opportunity for students to work with lab-grown diamonds.” Final designs will be presented in March 2014 and evaluated by a panel of industry judges on the basis of originality, effectiveness of design and interpretation of the “stylishly sustainable” theme. Gemesis will also host a consumer voting period via its Facebook page, during which fans will vote for their favorite design. The concept with the most votes will be deemed the “fan favorite.” All winners – as outlined below – will be announced in March:
· First Prize: $2,000 Gemesis award; winning design to be featured, and potentially produced and sold, on Gemesis.com (determined by judging panel);
· Second Prize: $1,500 Gemesis award (determined by judging panel); · Fan Favorite: $1,000 Gemesis award (determined by social media voting).
About Gemesis
Gemesis, a privately-held organization headquartered in New York, is the world’s principal distributor of gem-quality lab-grown diamonds. Available in the purest type IIa colorless and rare fancy colors, these diamonds possess exceptional cut, color and clarity, as well as identical chemical, optical and physical characteristics of mined diamonds. Gemesis is able to offer consumers individually created diamonds of top quality, as certified by leading independent gemological institutes, at exceptional values. For additional information, please visit www.gemesis.com.
About FIT
The Fashion Institute of Technology, a college of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business and technology for 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are affordable and relevant to today’s rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace. Visit fitnyc.edu. Rapaport News is not responsible for, and does not endorse, the content of any third-party press release. This is not a Rapaport Press Release. It has been provided as additional information for our clients.
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