"MUST SEE" TUCSON 2011! Dyber Optic Dish!

Tucson 2011- BACK FROM EUROPEAN TOUR 2009-2011,

STOP BY TO SEE THE INTERNATIONAL GEM DESIGN GRAND PRIZE WINNER

in the 40th German Award for Jewelry & Precious Stones Idar-Oberstein 2009.

It will be on display at BOOTH 106, AGTA TUCSON GEM FAIR 2011, Feb. 1-6,

Tucson Convention Center.

The 113. 24 ct. Brazilian Aquamarine was cut by Michael M. Dyber, utilizing his signature

lapidary techniques: “Dyber Optic Dish” ™ and now his newest technique the “Photon Phacet” ™.

The Aquamarine was designed and cut so that it reflects optical illusions in three dimensions.

Mr. Dyber is the only American to take the 1st PRIZE twice in the 40 years of the International gem designing competition.

He became the first American to win 1st PRIZE in 1994, and he has also won 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention twice.

Known for his optical effects and creativity, Mr. Dyber has created facets within the gemstone.

“I grind away the gemstone, creating free form facets within, that are then brought to an optical polish,” says Dyber.

“It’s a very time-consuming technique, but the result is a true original piece of art.”

For more information 603 744-2161 or http://www.dyber.net/news.htm

Michael Dyber - American Wins Idar-Oberstein Cutting Competition!

Michael M. Dyber. of New Hampshire, is the only American to win the First prize twice in the 40 years of the most prestigious gemstone cutting competition in the world “The 40th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones, Idar-Oberstein 2009”

Mr. Dyber’s first prize winner is a 113.24 ct. Aquamarine. Utilizing his signature lapidary techniques: “Dyber Optic Dish” ™ and now his newest technique the “Photon Phacet” ™ the Aquamarine was designed and cut so that it reflects optical illusions in three dimensions. It was completely cut by hand on equipment built by Michael in his New Hampshire studio.

This year's theme was “Long Live the Reflection”
The pieces could be unmounted gemstones, gemstones in finished jewellery (in this case only precious metals were allowed), gemstone objects and gemstone sculptures.

“This award represents another step forward in my endless pursuit of infinite gem designing.” says Michael.

“The 40th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones, Idar-Oberstein 2009” is presented by the Federal Association of the Precious Stones and Diamond Industry, in the German Capital of the gemstone industry, Idar-Oberstein, Germany.

see: http://www.bv-edelsteine-diamanten.de/files/schmuckpreis.htm for more information.

Each year, artists, lapidary artists, jewelers and designers from around the world compete for this coveted award.

In February, Dyber was awarded a Grand Prize, in the 2009 AGTA Spectrum - Cutting Edge Competition, at the AGTA Gem Fair Tucson 2009. The first place winner was an 89.79 ct Aquamarine, and was cut utilizing his signature lapidary techniques: “Dyber Optic Dish”™ and the “Photon Phacet” ™

Mr. Dyber’s ever changing collection of signed original creations can be seen at his booth at AGTA Gem Fair Tucson 2010, Booth 106, Feb. 2-7, 2010.