Yianni Lambropoulos has taken out the top spot at the 2016 Youth Jewellers Group Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Championships, taking out the title of Champion Jeweller.
Held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre over two days, Lambropoulos who is the founder of Giannis Manufacturing Jewellers, was one of five craftsman selected from a group of thousands of jewellers to battle it out.
Each were given 12 grams of gold, an oval opal, and several smaller stones with the instruction to create a piece of jewellery of their choosing within an 11 hour time frame.
Thrilled with the result, Lambropoulos took to his Facebook page to express his thanks.
“I was lucky enough to win first prize and have been named ‘Champion Jeweller’. I’m feeling humbled and overjoyed! I’d like to thank everyone for their ongoing support,” he wrote.
Currently in its second year, the 2016 Youth Jewellers Group Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Championships is an exciting competition, where jewellers have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.
Divided into four categories, including Jeweller, Setter, Cad Technician and Hand Engraver, the competition was also a chance to highlight the expertise and craftsmanship required to turn basic ideas into brilliant finished pieces.