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 & Tammy Lauri,
Michael Agnello Jewelers;
St. Clair Shores, MI
Women’s Jewelry Under $2,000 Retail
First Place
Thomas C. Dailing,
Lee Ayers Jewelers;
Stevens Point, WI
Buyers' Choice
Keith Pearce,
Bay Design Custom Jewelers;
Janesville, WI
Second Place
Brandy Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Women’s Jewelry $2,000 to $5,000 Retail
First Place
Daniel Allen,
C. Kirk Root Designs;
Austin, TX
Buyer's Choice
Michael Agnello & Tammi Lauri,
Michael Agnello Jewelers;
St. Clair Shores, MI
Second Place
Thomas C. Dailing,
Lee Ayers Jewelers;
Stevens Point, WI
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000 Retail
First Place
Raffi Kendirjian,
Giraux Fine Jewelry;
San Francisco, CA
Second Place &
Buyers' Choice
Frank Caballero,
Albert's Fine Jewelers;
Miami, FL
Entry Platinum Jewelry
First Place
Don Fernandes,
Vail Creek Jewelry Designs;
Turlock, CA
Buyers' Choice
Craig Underwood & Tom Weishaar,
Underwood's Fine Jewelers;
Fayetteville, AR
Palladium Jewelry
First Place
Brandy Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Buyers' Choice
Dennis deJonghe,
deJonghe orginal jewelry;
Saratoga Springs, NY
Silver Jewelry
First Place
Stephen Spicer,
Spicer & Company;
Cookeville, TN
Buyers' Choice
Randall R. Hurt,
AVA Goldworks;
Hannibal, MO
Men's Jewelry
First Place &
Buyers' Choice
Ziad H. Noshie,
Almaza Jewelers;
Houston, TX
Alternative-Materials Jewelry
First Place
Karin Burg,
Corner Studio Jewelers;
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Buyers' Choice
Dennis deJonghe,
deJonghe orginal jewelry;
Saratoga Springs, NY