SunsetxVibes

Chapter 23

The voices of the animators of the International Jewelery Festival attract the attention of the guests of the event. Everyone turns their attention to the front of the central stage, because soon the auspicious moment will come when the first place winner of the design competition will be announced, who will receive the main prize of one million baht, as well as plane tickets to visit a major diamond factory in London, England.

"Agitated," says Yotha as the three sit in front of the stage, while more than thirty teams await the final decision of the four judges.

"If we can pull this off, it will be the reward of a lifetime. But if we don't make it, we have no regrets and consider it a great experience. At least we did our best," Pimnaphat tells his two friends.

"Everyone pay attention, the final decision of the judges has landed in my hands." A slender woman in a black dress embroidered with rhinestones and with a beautiful emerald necklace around her neck, with her smiling face speaks sweetly to the guests.

The lights in the hall begin to gradually dim, leaving only the light of a giant LED screen in the center of the stage. It's such an emotional moment that every team waiting at their seats has sweaty hands.

Yotha shakes his dear friend's hand as he trembles. Suddenly, an image of the jewelry design that won third place appeared on the giant screen.

"It's not ours," 0 Pimnaphat says sadly, staring at the image of a necklace with the design of a peacock tail connected to form a circle decorated with emeralds, sapphires and topaz.

The winning team shouts with joy, then stands and walks across the stage to receive their award, as well as mention the inspiration for creating the piece.

Soon the announcement of second place is heard, and the image of the drawing gradually appears on the screen. Of course, this isn't Salin's team.

Their experience is still small compared to the people who are there and have been working in the industry for at least ten years. But that's not always the case... Because the image that starts to appear on the big screen at that moment is the image of a snake necklace design, which belongs to the Soul Jewelry Company.

Pimnaphat shook his friend's hand in excitement, immediately all three rose from their seats and he bowed to thank the guests of honor who are present to hear the verdict.

Who would have thought that the three interns would have the opportunity to stand on such a prestigious stage and receive high recognition from the jurors?

"Where did the inspiration for this necklace come from?" A young entertainer in an elegant suit asks.

"From love,"  Salin accepts the microphone and answers the question "From a pure, honest and reliable love." 

Hundreds of pairs of eyes are fixed on the image of the necklace. It is as if, by a spell, the eyes of the two snakes are wrapped around each other.

"The gems that our team chose to use in the central part, which is a drop of water, is a thirty-six-carat pure diamond, which are connected to the heart box decorated with garnet, the bridge and eyes are also they decorated with garnet. For the heart we cut heart-shaped Siamese rubies. The body of the Naga is decorated with emeralds, sapphires and zircons, while the head and tips of the back are decorated with topaz, pearls and lapis lazuli. The gems we have chosen are known as the Nine Gems." Yotha explains the details.

Hard diamonds shine dazzlingly, sapphire is regarded as exceptional as Ying. The green emerald is regal and the garnet is more excellent than Ruja. The Mukdahan is white as a pearl. The ruby is too precious and when it is reflected it is like a blessing for the eyes that find tenderness. The bright yellow topaz, people come to see its beauty. It is a beautiful scale that does not lose sight of the sapphire which, like a cat's eye, is full of mystery.