VELVETCASE.com designs trophy for Coco-Cola International Premier Tennis League

Leading marketplace for global jewellery designers, VELVETCASE.com  has designed and handcrafted the Coca-Cola IPTL Challenge Trophy' trophy that will be awarded to the winning team at Coco-Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) 2014.

The league is helmed by tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati, commences November 28 onwards. Players like Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, Sania Mirza and Novak Djokovic will be seen participating in the league.

Speaking about the trophy, Mahesh Bhupathi on behalf of the Coca-Cola IPTL said, "I think the trophy looks absolutely sensational! Having the mix of diamonds on the tennis racket makes it all the more interesting and it will certainly be treasured by the winning team! I congratulateVELVETCASE.com for putting this piece of art together"

Designed by Velvetcase.com, the trophy is studded with more than 100 carats of diamonds and gemstones and weighing 14.4 kgs. Besides, the trophy is a life-size tennis racquet measuring 24 inches in length, completely gilded with gold and silver, posing on a on a teak-wood base. Imported from Italy, this base is mounted with a thick sheet of silver representing the tennis court.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Coca-Cola IPTL in its inaugural season and provide a special and unique trophy to celebrate the champions participating in the league. The trophy has been conceptualized in collaboration with our designers in New York, Milan and Mumbai and crafted using diamonds, gold, silver, teak and gemstones to exquisite precision. We're pleased with the outcome and take immense pride in being associated with the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League", said Kapil Hetamsaria, Co-Founder & CEO, VELVETCASE.com, commenting on the trophy's design.

A tennis ball exquisitely crafted with gemstones and diamonds accompanies the racquet perfectly representing the global presence of the sport.

After nearly 40 designs and 10 prototypes created by VELVETCASE.com using its unique 3D printing technique, Coca-Cola IPTL Challenge Trophy was finalized; most parts of which were crafted by artisans in Jaipur and Kolkata.