Meaning of gold-plated badge with precious stones pinned on APEC leaders' lapel

The lapel pin is plated with 18K gold, with a Swarovski stone in the middle of the badge, available in 4 colors for 4 groups.

The flower pattern is designed as the APEC logo, the symbol of APEC Vietnam Year 2017, representing the close connection of APEC with 21 sun rays symbolizing 21 member economies.

The three main colors are blue, red and yellow, representing the three pillars of APEC cooperation. The circular motion layout, symbolizing the image of a jet engine, represents the dynamism of APEC.

The pattern of a flock of Lac birds flying, a symbol on Vietnam's Dong Son bronze drum, represents the quintessence of Vietnamese culture.

The lapel pin is plated in 18K gold, with a Swarovski crystal in the center.

The logo depicts a flock of Lac birds in a modern way with 21 strong, simple strokes, but still retains the unique characteristics of the Dong Son bronze drum motif, symbolizing the 21 APEC member economies.

The lapel pin is plated with 18K gold, with a Swarovski stone in the middle of the badge, available in 4 colors for 4 groups.

The gold badge with blue sapphire is for the 21 economic leaders, the gold badge with red ruby ​​is for the spouses of the leaders, the white badge with green peridot is for the ministers and the white badge with yellow citrine is for the senior SOM officials.

The passion for crafting the APEC Vietnam 2017 lapel pins began with the mission of honoring Vietnamese traditional values, identities and beauty.

According to Danviet