CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!

2023 WINNER:

RAYCE MIN (NSCAD U)

SPECIAL MENTION

AMY YUAN (NSCAD U)

THE FINALISTS OF 2023

Click through to see each student jeweller's body of available work.
Mom's love #6 necklace, 2023. Created with fabrication, cloisonné enamel on copper, and basel setting, this necklace is made of copper, silver, lather, topaz, and a found object (gardenia). 3.5x2x0.5 inches

Amy (Meichan) Yuan

NSCAD University

Necklace No. 84928243, from the Seed Collection. 2023. Created with algorithmic design, 3D printing, and stone setting, this necklace is made of sterling silver, 14k gold, champagne diamonds, demantoid garnets, green tourmalines, yellow sapphires, and green Australian sapphires. 27x24x3cm

Harry Warshaw

École de joaillerie de Montréal

Rayce Min

NSCAD University

Yuna (Lei) Zhang

OCAD University

YuPei Wang

George Brown College

The national competition is based on technical excellence, ingenuity, and strength of creative vision. One of a kind, production prototypes, jewellery and objects are considered equally. Students from across Canada are invited to compete. .

Each year, five student Finalists win placement in the Competition Exhibition held post-graduation at L. A. Pai Gallery. The primary prize is a solo exhibition opportunity at the gallery the following year, with award funds donated by generous gallery patrons.

Heartfelt thanks to our generous and gracious donors: C.V.D.S. and D.K.T. & B.M.E.

View the work by the five Finalists

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Baby T-Rex, 2023. This hand fabricated pendant is made of ceramic, underglaze and clear glaze, china paint, and recycled silver.

Rayce Min

$350.00
Mom's love #6 necklace, 2023. Created with fabrication, cloisonné enamel on copper, and basel setting, this necklace is made of copper, silver, lather, topaz, and a found object (gardenia). 3.5x2x0.5 inches

Meichan (Amy) Yuan

$1,500.00
Earrings No. 95049640, from the Seed Collection. 2023. Created with algorithmic design, 3D printing, and stone setting, these earrings are made of sterling silver and yellow sapphires. 6x2x1.5cm each

Harry Warshaw

$460.00
Murky Warrior (玄武), 2023. This hand fabricated set with pauldrons--which can be separated into a neckpiece, brooches, and earrings--is made from sterling silver, amethyst, amethyst beads, and acrylic. Every part is detachable and can be worn separately. 19cm × 20cm × 12cm

Yuna (Lei) Zhang

$4,999.00
Mr. Trashface, 2023. Created with hand fabrication, chase and repousse, and enamelling, this brooch is made of copper, enamel, acrylic, brass, and steel. 16 x 8 x 2.4 cm

Rayce Min

$1,650.00
Slush Ring (blue raspberry), from the 7 jours Collection. 2022. Created with wax carving, 3D design & printing, and stone setting, this ring is made of sterling silver and cubic zirconia. 2.5x2x1.5cm

Harry Warshaw

$350.00
Second hometown: Canada - Treasure Box Brooch, 2023. Created with 3D printing and laser engraving, this brooch is made of nylon, brass, and spray paint. 6.4x 5x 0.8cm

YuPei Wang

$165.00
Baby Spider, 2023. These hand fabricated pendant is made of ceramic, underglaze and clear glaze, china paint, and recycled silver.

Rayce Min

$450.00
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Thank you to our eminent jurors:

Mary Anne Barkhouse
RCA, artist

Michael Davidge
Artist, writer, and Manager of Learning and Engagement at the Ottawa Art Gallery

Carolyn Warren
Director General, Arts Granting Programs at the Canada Council for the Arts

Past Jurors


Click HERE for the roster of jurors that have provided their expertise and time to the Competition over the past 20 years. Our enduring gratitude to you.

Catalogue


Click HERE for the 20th annual National Jewellery Student Competition Catalogue.