EOSC 114 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: World Gold Council, Anglogold Ashanti, Michelle Obama
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Celebrities borrow jewellery
Marketing of major brands injected in motion pictures
Tiffany & Co. in “Bride Wars” (2009), “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961)
Historical events influential to jewellery industry
Designers see increases in demand for their pieces after big events
E.g.: Michelle Obama at inauguration, Kate Middletone’s wedding
Arts and Design Competitions
Showcase a region’s best artists
“AuDITION”
Sponsored by World Gold Council and AngloGold Ashanti
Focuses on innovative jewellery design in high-karat gold
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) design competition
Aimed at US custom-jewellery market
“Platinum”, “Consumer’s Choice”, “Pearls”, “Fashion”, “Manufacturing, and
“Cutting Edge” awards
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