De Beers Diamonds-International Awards 2000
THE ENTRY
Space Shuttle Pin and Pendant with Lariat Style Diamond Necklace
  • Side Perspective View.
  • Front Perspective View.
  • Close up view of shuttle with doors open on satellite extended.
  • Side View (actual scale) of shuttle with doors open and satellite extended.

    • Actual Entry, 8 x 10 inches, High resolution 300dpi, 955 kb, Download Here: Available by request.
    THE ENTRY FORM
    Name of entrant Michael Drechsler
    Address
    City
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    Phone
    E-mail
    Web Site    		 P.O. Box 3661 MPO
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    V6B 3Y8
    604-872-8226
    jeweler@direct.ca
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    CERTIFICATION
    (YES)  This design was created by me or my organization.
    Designer Michael Drechsler
    Name of Sponsor Michael Drechsler Jewelry Ltd. and Associates.
    DESIGN SUBMITTED
    Type of Jewelry Space Shuttle Pin and Pendant with Lariat-Style Diamond Necklace
    Estimated wholesale price $ 500,000.00 Canadian Dollars
    DESCRIPTION
    The Space Shuttle Pin and Pendant with Lariat Style Diamond Necklace contains three parts: Space shuttle with satellite, Lariat style Diamond Necklace, and the Gold Earth.
    The Space shuttle is 18 Karat white gold with 105 diamonds. The diamond-set shuttle doors open to release the retractable Canada Arm and Satellite set with 27 diamonds. The underside of the shuttle has a grooved clasp which secures the lariat style diamond necklace at different lengths. The lariet-style necklace attaches with a clasp to the rear of the shuttle. The shuttle has a pin and can be worn on it's own. The articulated, 26 inch, 104 diamond necklace is 18 Karat yellow and white gold with bezel set links. An 18 Karat yellow gold earth attaches to one end and spins.


    Shuttle Animation (255 kb) at:  DIA/shuttle.avi
    Satellite Animation draft (622 kb) at: DIA/satellite.avi
    The Shuttle
    Two Doors Princess Cut  40 @ 4.2 mm. = .33 carat each approx. 13.20 carats
    Shuttle Sides Princess Cut  26 @ 4.2 mm. = .33 carat each approx. 8.58 carats
    Hull Caps Princess Cut  4 @ 4.5 mm. = .60 carat each approx. 2.40 carats
    Hull Caps Princess Cut  12 @ 3.8 mm. = .30 carat each approx. 3.60 carats
    Wings Trillion Cut  18 @ 4.0 - 4.5 mm. = .33 average each approx. 5.94 carats
    Fins Baguette Cut  2 @ 13.0 x 4 x 2.5 mm. = 1.75 carats each approx. 3.50 carats
    Engines Round Brillant 3 @ 4.2 mm. = .27 carat each approx. .81 carat
    Wind Shield & Nose Custom Cut Custom Cut (proposed) -
    The Satellite
    End Cap Round Brillant  1 @ 5.8 mm. = .75 carat each approx .75 carat
    Satelite Body Princess Cut  12 @ 3.8 mm. = .30 carat each approx.3.60 carats
    Arm Hinges Round Brilliant 10 @ 2.4 mm. = .05 carat each approx. .50 carat
    The Lariet-Style Necklace
    Bezel Set Links Round Brilliant 104 @ 3.0 mm. = .10 carat approx. 10.40 carats

    Number of diamonds 216 Diamonds Total
    Quality of diamonds SI to VVS clarity
    G + color
    Shapes of diamonds Princess cut diamonds
    Round brilliant cut diamonds
    Tapered baguette cut diamonds
    Custom cut diamonds
    Total weight of diamonds
    		 approx. 52.75 carats
    Name of Designer Michael Drechsler
    Signed Michael Drechsler

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