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Winner of Weston Beamor’s annual student award announced

Roxanne Moznabi was named as the victor for her contemporary trilogy ring design in 18 carat yellow and red gold. Weston Beamor MD Andrew Morton remarked: “This was an outstanding year and we had difficult decisions to make. In past years any one of the three finalists could have won, however Roxanne’s design really captured all our imaginations.”

Now in its eleventh year, the competition is run in conjunction with the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University (BCU) to give students a chance to showcase their design abilities.

Moznabi was inspired by the three meaning of the Zoroastrianism religion – good thoughts, good words and good deeds. Her design has a luxurious quality and holds some of the Persian influence from the route of her initial design exploration.

Claudia Noble and Joanna Gordon came second and third respectively for their pieces. All three finalists are in their second year of study in an HND Jewellery and Silversmithing Course and will receive a week of work experience at Weston Beamor.

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Moznabi, who also received £500, has already completed a three-and-a-half-year jewellery apprenticeship in her hometown, Chichester. She said of her win: “When I was working I did a lot of repair work and commissions but I suddenly realised I really wanted to make my own designs and if all goes well I would like to have my own business. Hopefully winning this competition will help me realise my ambition.”

Prototypes of all three shortlisted designs were produced by Weston Beamor and were on display on the company’s stand at the Jewellery Show.

Image: (L-R) WB the Creative Jewellery Group chairman Patrick Fuller; Joanna Gordon; Roxanne Moznabi; Claudia Noble; Andrew Morton; and Gaynor Andrews of the School of Jewellery.

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