(16 March 2016) — Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” / the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00590) is pleased to announce that the Group’s three design masterpieces stood out from the “Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016” and won three awards. The pieces “Lotus era” and “Take a Chance”, which were designed by Ms. Chu Wai On, Chief Jewellery Designer and Ms. Annie Lau, Jewellery Designer of Lukfook respectively, were selected as the winning designs of “The Fashionable 18K Group”, while the design entitled “Fair and softly go far in a day” by Ms. Gloria Guan, Jewellery Designer of Lukfook won the award of “Open Group” (all designs are shown below). 

Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Group said, “The Group is very proud that our design team was recognized with numerous awards in the recent months. Following the receipt of an award in the ‘The Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition’, the Group won three awards in the ‘Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016’, affirming the ingenuity of our professional design team. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to strive for excellence and integrate various innovative design concepts to produce more ingenious gold jewellery, in order to fulfil the diverse tastes of customers.”

The “Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016” was organized by the Hong Kong Jewellers’ & Goldsmiths’ Association and sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the World Gold Council. The objectives of the competition are to stimulate the creativity and raise the standard of craftsmanship of gold jewellery, in order to better serve the market demands.

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Photo of the ceremony and award winning designs:

Mr. Chow Ka Keung, Chairman of The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong (first right) presented the award to Ms. Shirley Wong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of the Group (second left) and Ms. Chu Wai On, the award winning designer (second right)
	Award	Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016 – The Fashionable 18K Group
	Title of Design	Lotus era
	Design Theme	Renewed Traditions
	Jewellery Category	Rings, Chains & Others
	Designer	Ms. Chu Wai On, Chief Jewellery Designer of Lukfook Group
	Design Concept Lotus shoes are resplendent small shoes while skyscrapers represent the graceful skyline. Throughout the ages, people have been seeking the uniqueness in themselves. The aim of this piece of jewellery is to bless its wearer with dazzling charm and help her shine in the crowds. By integrating the grace from both ancient and contemporary times, “Lotus era” truly reflects the relentless pursuit for beauty.

Mr. Chow Ka Keung, Chairman of The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong (second right) presented the award to Ms. Shirley Wong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of the Group (first left) and Ms. Annie Lau, the award winning designer (second left)
	Award	Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016 – The Fashionable 18K Group
	Title of Design	Take a Chance
	Design Theme	Future Construction
	Jewellery Category	Bracelets & Rings
	Designer	Ms. Annie Lau, Jewellery Designer of Lukfook Group
	Design Concept Our life journey is always an adventure in exploring the unknown future. However, when we take every chance to try and to believe, we can always find a way out of the maze.

Mr. Benedict Sin, Chairman of HKTDC’s Jewellery Advisory Committee (second right) presented the award to Ms. Shirley Wong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of the Group (first left) and Ms. Gloria Guan, the award winning designer (second left)
	Award	Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2016 – “Open Group”
	Title of Design	Fair and softly go far in a day
	Design Theme	Renewed Traditions
	Jewellery Category	Pendants & Rings
	Designer	Ms. Gloria Guan, Jewellery Designer of Lukfook Group
	Design Concept The design is inspired by the thinking process of “Tao”. The Tao produced one, one produced two, two produced three, and three produced all things. All things leave behind them the obscurity and go forward to embrace the brightness. The Buddha shaped gyro at the centre of the pendant and ring represents the Buddha enjoying the peaceful thinking, which expresses the concept of “Fair and softly go far in a day”.