Traditionally, participants in this competition have been divided into two age categories, with seniors tackling two themes in two age groups and two execution techniques.
Category: Juniors, Topic: „Lucky 13”
First place for the work „Cake” ring – Martyna Nierzwicka
Second place for the work „Happy Hour” - Alicja Falkowska
3rd place for the work „Jockey” brooch – Alicja Ziental
Category: Seniors, Theme: „150th Anniversary of the January Uprising” – utilitarian object made using traditional techniques with the use of amber:
First place for the work „Rebel's Military” – Remigiusz Kokosiński
2nd place for the work „Snuff Box” – Tomasz Bolda
Category: Seniors, Theme: „Patriotic Jewellery” – jewellery using amber made with traditional techniques:
1st place for the work „Parade Ring” – Piotr Musiał
Second place for the work „Reliquary of John Paul II” – Jan Krzysteczko
Third place for the work „1 VIII 1944 We Remember” – Maciej Ziemliński
„Patriotic Jewellery” - 3D computerised production using amber
First place for the work „God, Honour, Homeland” medallion – Waldemar Wroński
Second place for the work „My Heart, My Poland” ring – Cyprian Chorociej
The works awarded in the Amber Craft competition will be presented at the Amber, Jewellery and Gemstones International Trade Fair Amberif (20-23 March 2013). The award ceremony will also take place there on 21 March at 3:30 PM in Hall D.
The organisers of the competition are the Pomeranian Chamber of Crafts and the Gdańsk International Fair SA. The aim is to showcase the professional skills of goldsmiths and jewellers, specialising in traditional and modern goldsmithing techniques, and young apprentices in these professions.