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November
13, 2009, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Michael M. Dyber from New Hampshire,
in the United States, was awarded the grand
prize
in the most prestigious gemstone cutting competition
in the world “The 40th German Award for
Jewellery and Precious Stones,
Idar-Oberstein
2009”
 Mr.
Dyber’s first prize winner is a 113.24
ct. Aquamarine. Utilizing his signature lapidary techniques: “Dyber
Optic Dish” ™ and
now his newest technique the “Photon Phacet” ™ the Aquamarine
was designed and cut so that it reflects optical
illusions in three dimensions. It was completely cut by hand on equipment built
by Michael in his New Hampshire studio.
Michael
is the only American to win the First prize twice
in the 40 years of the competition. He has also won second, third, and
honorable mention.
The
competition is presented by the Federal Association
of the Precious Stones and Diamond
Industry, in the German Capital of the gemstone industry,
Idar-Oberstein, Germany.
see:
http://www.bv-edelsteine-diamanten.de/files/schmuckpreis.htm for
more information.
Each year, artists, lapidary artists, jewelers
and designers from around the world compete for this coveted award. The
theme of the competition this year was “Long
Live the Reflection”
Gemstone design had first priority. The pieces
could be unmounted gemstones, gemstones in finished
jewellery (in this case only precious metals
were allowed), gemstone objects and gemstone sculptures.
“This
award represents another step forward in my
endless pursuit of infinite gem designing.” says Michael. In February, he was also awarded a Grand Prize,
in the 2009 AGTA Spectrum -
Cutting Edge Competition, at the AGTA Gem Fair
Tucson 2009. The fi rst place winner was an 89.79
ct Aquamarine, and was cut utilizing his signature
lapidary techniques: “Dyber Optic
Dish”™ and the “Photon Phacet” ™
Mr.
Dyber’s ever changing collection of
signed original creations can be seen at his
booth at AGTA Gem
Fair Tucson.
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