Finalist in the Rio Grand Saul Bell Design Awards

From Press Release 2008:

Jewelry designer and artist Joy Stember of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2008 Saul Bell Design Award competition for jewelry and hollowware design. Both the designer and her hollowware piece were honored in Las Vegas during JCK Las Vegas in June. Stember‘s striking piece, “Kiddush Cup” was constructed using bronze and silver. When looking down at the cup, the base makes a Star of David symbol. The Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or a Jewish holiday. Stember was a finalist for the Hollowware category. Winning and finalist pieces may be viewed online at www.saulbellaward.com.

To be included in theHollowwaresection: the predominant metal is silver and/or gold; includes vessels that are spun, drawn, forged and/or raised. Decorative fabricated or cast components may be incorporated into the design. 

The 2008 competition challenged jewelry designers to push the boundaries of creativity as they created original and innovative pieces in any of five jewelry categories. Each designer chose one category as the foundation of their piece and integrated additional stones or materials as they wished, provided that the predominant material contained at least 75% of the finished, original design.