Cindy Xu's Whirlpool Stingray Opal Brooch Wins "Best Gemstone" at 2024 Milano Jewelry Week

SYDNEY - Oct. 26, 2024 - PRLog -- Milan, Italy Cindy Xu, acclaimed Sydney-based opal jewellery designer, has received the "Best Gemstone" award at the 2024 Milano Jewelry Week for her exquisite opal brooch, Whirlpool Stingray. This captivating piece drew international acclaim with its stunning blend of black opal, mother of pearl, and titanium, swirling together to depict a graceful stingray at the heart of a wave.

Showcasing the natural allure of Australian black opals—among the rarest gemstones globally—Whirlpool Stingray was a centerpiece at Milano's celebrated Artistar Jewelry Exhibition, held at Palazzo Bovara on Corso Venezia 51 in Milan. Alongside this piece, four masterful works from Xu's Eternal Wildlife Collection were also displayed: Whirlpool Stingray, Golden Scarab, Overjoy Magpie, and Guardians, each a tribute to opal's beauty and the theme of wildlife preservation.

Cindy expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the judges and organizers of Milano Jewelry Week. "I'm surprised and excited to be recognized on such an international stage, it is an honor." said Cindy. "Opal gems hold a cherished place in my heart. Each stone's vibrant patterns possess a unique story waiting to be told, and I want to transform them into exquisite jewellery that narrates tales of nature and wildlife preservation." As a further acknowledgment of her achievements, Cind's designs will be published in the Artistar Jewels book.

About Cindy Xu

Once a digital game producer in China, Cindy's journey into jewellery design began after moving to Australia with her husband, she developed an immediate fascination with opals while visiting the mining towns of Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy. Since then, she has dedicated herself to expanding opal jewellery's  appeal to a new generation of admirers, completing her training at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Cindy Xu Eternal Jewellery

Cindy Xu Eternal Jewellery is Cindy's boutique in Sydney. Vsitors to the boutique can view many of Cindy's pieces on display, as well as the latest black opals sourced from Lightning Ridge. The brand showcases four primary collections: Eternal Wildlife, Eternal Garden, Eternal Sea, and Eternal Stories. The Eternal Wildlife Collection emphasizes endangered species and celebrates the vibrancy of nature. Cindy's creative inspiration comes from her travels throughout Australia, deepening her commitment to wildlife preservation and global environmental issues such as biodiversity and climate change.

To learn more about Cindy Xu's opal jewellery pieces please visit her official pages below.

Instagram: @cindyxu_eternaljewelry (https://www.instagram.com/cindyxu_eternaljewelry/)

Website: cindyxu.jewelry

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