CASE AWARDS WINNERS: 2012

For more than two decades, Jewelers of America's national retail jewelry design competition has honored the talent of independent jewelers. Below are the winners from the 2012 CASE Awards, which honors JA members who create jewelry with the highest levels of creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design.

To see the gallery of past winners, click here.

Buyers’ Choice Best OF Show

Michael Agnello & Tammi Lauri, Michael Agnello Jewelers
Michael Agnello & Tammy Lauri,
Michael Agnello Jewelers;
St. Clair Shores, MI
Women’s Jewelry Under $2,000 Retail
Thomas C. Dailing, Lee Ayers Jewelers
First Place
Thomas C. Dailing,
Lee Ayers Jewelers;
Stevens Point, WI
Ziad H. Noshie, Almaza Jewelers
Buyers' Choice
Keith Pearce,
Bay Design Custom Jewelers;
Janesville, WI
Brandy Hurt, AVA Goldworks
Second Place
Brandy Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Women’s Jewelry $2,000 to $5,000 Retail
Daniel Allen, C. Kirk Root Designs
First Place
Daniel Allen,
C. Kirk Root Designs;
Austin, TX
Michael Agnello & Tammi Lauri, Michael Agnello Jewelers
Buyer's Choice
Michael Agnello & Tammi Lauri,
Michael Agnello Jewelers;
St. Clair Shores, MI
Thomas C. Dailing, Lee Ayers Jewelers
Second Place
Thomas C. Dailing,
Lee Ayers Jewelers;
Stevens Point, WI
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000 Retail
Raffi Kendirjian, Giraux Fine Jewelry
First Place
Raffi Kendirjian,
Giraux Fine Jewelry;
San Francisco, CA
Frank Caballero, Albert's Fine Jewelers
Second Place &
Buyers' Choice

Frank Caballero,
Albert's Fine Jewelers;
Miami, FL
Entry Platinum Jewelry
Don Fernandes, Vail Creek Jewelry Designs
First Place
Don Fernandes,
Vail Creek Jewelry Designs;
Turlock, CA
Craig Underwood & Tom Weishaar, Underwood's Fine Jewelers
Buyers' Choice
Craig Underwood & Tom Weishaar,
Underwood's Fine Jewelers;
Fayetteville, AR
Palladium Jewelry
Brandy Hurt, AVA Goldworks
First Place
Brandy Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry
Buyers' Choice
Dennis deJonghe,
deJonghe orginal jewelry;
Saratoga Springs, NY
Silver Jewelry
Stephen Spicer, Spicer & Company
First Place
Stephen Spicer,
Spicer & Company;
Cookeville, TN
Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks
Buyers' Choice
Randall R. Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Men's Jewelry
Ziad H. Noshie, Almaza Jewelers
First Place &
Buyers' Choice

Ziad H. Noshie,
Almaza Jewelers;
Houston, TX
Alternative-Materials Jewelry
Karin Burg, Corner Studio Jewelers
First Place
Karin Burg,
Corner Studio Jewelers;
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry
Buyers' Choice
Dennis deJonghe,
deJonghe orginal jewelry;
Saratoga Springs, NY

MORE INFORMATION

Official Guidelines:
complete details on competition requirements, schedule and benefits
Photo Gallery of Winners:
see the winning JA-member jewelry pieces from past years