Thiri Naing - Starlit HeartGold & The Vipa Designs Award 2026
Repurpose Jewellery 2D
Sponsored by Vipa Designs
We are delighted to be continuing our long-term partnership with Vipa Designs, supporting the competition as Named Award Patrons in our 2D Ready to Wear category.
Vipa Designs are designers, casters, and manufacturers of high-quality, responsibly made fine jewellery, offering their services to both private clients and the trade, spanning the full spectrum of jewellery production.
The Brief
Repurpose Jewellery inspired by Moulin Rouge
'Moulin Rouge ', which translates to 'Red Windmill'.
Design a dazzling piece of jewellery for a customer which must hold sentimental aspects. She would like to be surprised with any type of jewellery of your choice.
The client's favourite film is Moulin Rouge, and she has recently been to see this Musical, in London's West End. The client is particularly drawn to this film and era, due to her grandmother working as a Parisian Cabaret Dancer shortly after the Second World War.
The gemstones to be used are from various pieces of her late grandmother’s jewellery, and she would like to combine them in a brand-new item. Your design should combine the opulence, glamour & history of Parisian Cabaret with a contemporary twist.
Please note that this design brief is a fictional scenario.
Gemstones to be used:
1.35-1.45mm round brilliant champagne diamonds x20
1.45-1.55mm round brilliant black diamonds x20
2.5mm round brilliant black diamonds x3
7x5mm elongated cushion dark pink tourmaline
A combined total of 15g of 18ct yellow and red gold
The customer is a big fan of musicals & often visits shows in the West End and Broadway. She is a very social person, and this repurposed jewel will be worn to evening dinners, cocktail parties, special events, etc.
Combining ideas, shapes, forms and influences from history & contemporary is key.
Judges will be looking for
Imaginative and creative outcomes, showing innovation and aesthetic appeal
Practical and functional solutions
Suitability of proposed materials, processes and methods of manufacture
Highest standards of presentation and visual communication, including inspiration source, design development, leading to the final design
Appropriate inclusion of all details as laid out in the brief
Your entry must include the following
Designs are to be presented on one side only and mounted on card, foam board or equivalent backing board
Submissions - 1 x A3 (maximum)
Where appropriate, designs should include a 1.1 scaled drawing
Designs can be created by hand or using CAD
Summary/description integrated within your design
Names should only be visible on the back of the entry
If AI is used, list what and how much
Guidance & Entry Form Requirements
Entries must comply with the 2D design and submission guidelines:
Good standards of visual communication and presentation will be highly regarded.
Description of your design, the concept and material specifications must be provided on the design board
Entrants are requested to declare on the entry form if they have had their design rendered by a CAD technician or a digital artist
Techniques & Technology used: It is important that you explain the techniques you have used to make your piece, i.e. gouache, CAD, Illustrator, watercolours, Procreate, etc. (Max 50 words)
Presentation
Designs are to be presented on one side only and mounted on card, foam board or equivalent backing board.
Paper only entries are not acceptable.
For all entries: x1 design board per entry.
Maximum dimensions for 2D Presentation Board
x1 A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Anonymity
Please ensure your name is on the reverse of your design board;
Do not put your name or identity/logos on the front of the design;
Entries that don’t conform to the above requirements may be disqualified.
10 Jan 2027
Online Entry Form Submission Deadline
12 - 13 - 14 Jan 2027
Entry submission @
The Goldsmiths’ Centre
EC1M 5AD
8th Mar 2027
Awards Ceremony @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
8 - 19 Mar 2027
Awards Exhibition & Events @
The Goldsmiths' Hall
EC2V 6BN
