DESIGN COMPETITION

Jewelers of America holds an annual, national design competition each winter at the JA New York trade show. The competition honors the unique jewelry, designed by JA members who have won design contests sponsored by state and regional jewelers associations in the previous year.

The event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight your store’s talent. Designers' entries are displayed before thousands of attendees of the JA New York Winter Show. Winners of the competition receive publicity in national trade publications and their local media.

Buyer’s Choice Award
Bernie Benavidez, Master Jewelers, Inc.; Rochester, MN
A 5.64-carat “Royal Silk Blue” tanzanite pendant with round- and marquise-cut diamonds surrounding the center stone.

Category II ($1,001 – $3,000)
Ben S. Curtis, Kelley Jewelers; Weatherford, OK
A trillion rubellite medallion pendant with 101 round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 14K, 18K and 22K yellow and white gold.

Category I ($1,000 & Under)
Treva Roberts, Diamonds & Designs by None Other Goldsmiths; Gahanna, OH
A 9.44-carat tourmalinated quartz pendant, set in 14K white gold with white and black diamonds, on a black neoprene cord.

Category III ($3,001 and Over)
Ziad H. Noshie, Almaza Jewelers; Houston, TX
Set of 18K yellow and white gold necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring. Handmade pieces feature mother of pearl, multi-colored sapphires and/or diamonds.