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April 30, 2009 (La Mesa)--A local Goldsmith has high school students competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze, looking for a diamond in the rough. More than 100 area teens have turned out for this unique design challenge, and the top prize of seeing their creation come to life.
Terry Whyte, owner of Golden Artistry in La Mesa, launched the jewelry design competition among East County High Schools students. The challenge: design a unique, one-of-a-kind piece to be made of precious metals and gems.
Students in 12 Grossmont Union District high schools were invited to compete and more than 150-entries have been submitted.
Whyte’s intention is to help aspiring young artists find their passion, and in turn he will help mold their future.
The Grand Prize recipient will have his/her design created into a stunning finished piece by Mr. Whyte and will be awarded cash, a gift certificate from the Gemological Institute of America and an apprenticeship at Golden Artistry.
Awards and prizes will also be given to 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners.
The winning students will be announced at 7:00 p.m at Golden Artistry’s 25th Anniversary celebration May, 7th at the La Mesa Community Center.
Whyte is throwing the party for the East County community which has supported him over the years. Some of the area’s most recognized businesses have joined the event and all proceeds will benefit Friends of East County Art.
The evening will feature spirits and fine cuisine from famed area restaurants Centifonti, GIO and Tiramisu as well as live music by the Helix High Wind Quartet and East County Youth Symphony. There will also be a live auction as well as a silent auction with extravagant jewelry of original Golden Artistry design among the items up for bidding.
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