Geneva, Switzerland Famed Swiss Jeweler Gilbert Albert, announced today that he and Prima Ballerina Nina Ananiashvili will jointly award the third annual "Star" prize to rising young ballet talents at a special show, June 27 at the Rustavelli State Theatre in Tblisi. Mr. Albert and Ms. Ananiashvili pioneered the award in 2003 to recognize the importance of supporting and encouraging young ballet artists.
"Previous winners of the "Star" include magnificent young talents such as Lasha Khozashvili of the Boston Ballet, Yevgenia Obraztsoza of the Mariinsky Theatre of St. Petersburg and David Hallberg of the American Ballet Theatre, among others", said Nina Ananiashvili. "Winning the"Star" award is confirmation within the Ballet world of the excellence of these amazing young talents".
The "Star" was designed and created by legendary Master Jeweler Gilbert Albert, who is renowned for his use of natural elements in each of his creations. "The "Star" is made in the form of a Sea Star", said Mr. Albert. "Of course, I could have looked at the sky, but then the "Star" would not have been so stunning." The prize piece is made from a laced form with pink diamonds on a black deck.Gilbert Albert, in addition to his renown as Switzerland's most honored living jeweler, is famed for his philanthropy and support of the performing arts and environmental organization and issues. His collaboration with Nina Ananiashvili to pioneer the coveted "Star" prize is indicative of this commitment.
About Gilbert Albert
Gilbert Albert has created a most novel and exclusive artesian medium to communicate his passion and special relationship with nature, beauty and art. Through his unparalleled commingling of naturally occurring elements and his stunning gift for sophisticated sculpture and design, Mr. Albert has created some of the world's most prized objects of art in the form of his jewelry creations.
Gilbert Albert 23, Quai des Bergues 1201 Geneva - Switzerland