CASE Awards | Jewelers of America

Retailer: Jewelry up to $2,000

Cracked-in-half sphere earrings featuring green amethyst in 925 sterling silver with 18K gold plating
Designed by German Kabirski
German Kabirski
Lake Worth, FL

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Retailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

18K yellow gold hand forged ring featuring a 8.17ct square checkerboard amethyst center stone that is bezel set in a compass orientation with 6 channel set diamonds on shank that are all ideally cut (0.54 ctw)

Designed by Underwood Design Team
Underwoods Fine Jewelers

Fayetteville, AR
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Retailer: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000

14K yellow gold Petite Elo Modular Convertible necklace featuring a 38.25 ct removable amethyst and a round bezel set natural rubellite on the mesh cradle (0.25 ctw)

Designed by Renata Cambauva and Lapidary Artist Brian Cook

Hey Babe LA
Novato, CA
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Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

18K rose gold ring with Ethiopian opal (16.8 ct) emeralds (.25 ctw), sapphires (0.20 ctw), rubies (.025 ctw), black diamonds (.10 ctw) and white diamonds (.25 ctw)
Designed by Susan Oliver Heard
Heard Gallery

San Antonio, TX
ret 10k to 50k heard
Supplier: Jewelry up to $2,000

14K white and yellow gold diamond cut and cluster diamond stud earrings (0.23 ctw)

Designed by Dominick Gabriel
Gabriel & Co.

New York, NY
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Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

Falling Stars long earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (.242 ctw), multi-color sapphires (3.11 ctw), London blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and pink tourmaline
Designed by Martha Seely
Martha Seely Design

Carlisle, MA
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Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 and Best in Show

14K white gold earrings with natural tourmalines (60.29 ct), 58 natural diamonds F/vs1 (0.945 ct;) 20 natural pink sapphires (0.63 ct); 8 natural pink sapphires (1.670 ct)

Designed by Olga Shatrova
Olga Shatrova LLC

Irvine, CA
Supplier: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

Hand-crafted one-of-a-kind 18K yellow gold ring featuring an elongated cushion cut Vietnamese lavender spinel (3.04 carat) The setting is a hand carved 18k yellow gold casting with no prongs.

Designed by Vanessa Fernández
Vanessa Fernández Studio

Miami, FL
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Retailer: Best in Show

Platinum ring containing a heat treated 9.05 ct. octagonal step cut natural sapphire, prong set with 2 antique cut marquise (1.10 ctw) and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.17 ctw)
Designed by: Sarkis Sarkissian
Giraux Fine Jewelry
San Francisco, CA
$40,000
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Retailer: Jewelry up to $2,000

14K white gold “Lotta Love” ring containing 13 marquise diamonds ranging from (1) .47CT, (7) .40CT. (1) .19CT, (4) .12CT totaling 1.18ctw. This ring was created from 3 separate rings from special men in her life.
Designed by: Jennifer Beatty
Wright's Jewelry
Fallston, NC
$2,000
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Retailer: Jewelry $2,001-$5,000

14K yellow gold necklace featuring a 78.67 carat Boulder Opal with green-blue and black hues and 42 round natural pavé diamonds. The necklace has a paper clip Italian chain attached on both sides of the stone.
Designed by: Ani Babayan and Avi Babayan
Avianti Jewelry Designs
La Cañada, CA
$4,980
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Retailer: Jewelry $5,001-$10,000

This ring features a 11.09 carat teardrop cut citrine and a total of 62 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.36ct (G/VS1) set in 18K rose gold
Designed by: Marianne Köle and Laura Thomann
Schullin
Graz, Austria
$5,580
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Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 - $50,000

Platinum ring containing a heat treated 9.05 ct. octagonal step cut natural sapphire, prong set with 2 antique cut marquise (1.10 ctw) and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.17 ctw)
Designed by: Hans Schullin and Laura Thomann
Schullin
Graz, Austria
$21,900
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Supplier: Best in Show

Unicorn ring featuring a square emerald cut tanzanite (11.77ct), tapered baguette diamonds (1.15ct), and ombre blue sapphire (2.01ct) set in 18K yellow gold and blue rhodium finish.
Designed by: Katherine Jetter
Katherine Jetter Ltd.
Santa Fe, NM
$39,300
Supplier: Jewelry up to $2,000

18K rose gold Sparks studs with round white diamonds (0.14 ctw, F/VS quality)
Designed by: Jorge Valdes
Jorge Valdes Fine Jewelry
Astoria, NY
$1,494
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Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 - $5,000

Stardust Dangle Earrings in 14K white gold with tanzanites (5.8 ctw), sapphires, (3.20 ctw), and diamonds (1.35 ctw).
Designed by: Martha Seely
Martha Seely Design
Carlisle, MA
$4,775
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Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 - $10,000

Handcrafted 18K fairmined rose gold Oera ring with a 1.32 carat brown diamond.
Designed by: Tabayer
Tabayer
Miami, FL
$6,400
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Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 - $10,000

18K yellow gold Guardian Gold Temple Pendant with a central golden South Sea Pearl framed with diamond patterns and on the back, shibori inspired cut out designs in platinum. The back of the pearl is also framed with a cherry blossom motif. The Pendant hangs from a strand of golden ombre 9-11mm South Sea Pearls and 18K clasp with Akoya pearls and diamond pave.
Designed by: Sardwell
Renisis
New York, NY
$38,000
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Retailer: Jewelry up to $2,000

18K rose gold bezel ruby and diamond ring (0.55 ctw)
Designed by: Alina Kim
White & Ivory Fine Jewelry
Leesburg, VA
$1,750
ret up to 2k white and ivory
Retailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

Australian Boulder Opal ring (6.05 carats) with pave set round diamonds
Designed by: Ani Babayan and Avedis Babayan
Avianti Jewelry Designs
La Cañada, CA
$3,678
ret 2k to 5k avianti
Retailer: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000

White coral bead and red coral branch necklace with diamonds (0.83 ctw) set in 18K white gold
Designed by: Hans Schullin
Schullin
Graz, Austria
$6,100
ret 5k to 10k schullin
Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

Tapered diamond ring (7.80 ctw) set in platinum
Designed by: Louisa Bir
Lucketté at Sierra Jewelry Co.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
$22,000
ret 10k to 50k luckette
Retailer: Best in Show

14K white and yellow gold Snake dagger pendant with black jade inlay handle, opal, amethyst, emerald, and ruby eyes
Designed by: David Kirk
Rogers Jewelry Co.
Elk Grove, CA
$4,900
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Supplier: Jewelry up to $2,000

14K yellow gold dangle earrings with London blue topaz (4.6 ctw), chrome diopside, and enamel
Designed by: Martha Seely
Martha Seely Design
Carlisle, MA
$1,995
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Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

Solstice 2 Earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, spessartite, London blue topaz, citrine, amethyst, Swiss blue topaz, chrome diopside, tanzanite, pink tourmaline and rhodolite garnet
Designed by: Martha Seely
Martha Seely Design
Carlisle, MA
$3,910
sup 2k to 5k martha seely
Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000

Vive Collection shoulder duster earrings with 20 graduated freshwater pearls, Ceylon sapphires (1.20 ctw) and diamonds (0.26 ctw) set in 18K gold
Designed by: Kate Hubley
K8 Jewelry
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
$5,900
sup 5k to 10k k8 jewelry
Supplier: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

18K three tone yellow, white and rose gold flower ring featuring a 9.44 carat green moonstone with white diamonds, fancy yellow diamonds, green garnet, ruby, and multi-colored sapphires
Designed by: Arman Agekyan
Jack Ferrero Inc
Los Angeles, CA
$27,000
sup 10k to 50k jack ferrero v2
Supplier: Best in Show

18K rose and white gold ring featuring a 4.38 carat untreated Burmese mulberry spinel, Ceylon pink sapphire baguettes (1.82 ctw),
Ceylon round pink sapphires (0.73 ctw), round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.97ctw) and princess-cut diamonds (0.62 ctw)
Designed by: Raja Mehta
AG Gems
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
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Engagement Rings up to $5,000

Diamond engagement ring inspired by a sunrise, made of 14K palladium alloyed recycled white gold with baguette diamonds (.42 ctw)
Designed by: Angela Hope
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Seattle, WA
$2,399 for semi-mount
Engagement Rings up to 5k Ben Bridge v2
Engagement Rings $5,001 and Up

Platinum ring featuring an 8.86 carat oval blue moonstone accented by pear-shape Paraíba-Type Tourmalines (1.10 ctw), round Paraíba tourmalines (0.34 ctw) and round diamonds (0.96 ctw)
Designed by: Niveet Nagpal
Omi Privé
West Covina, CA
$34,000
Engagement Rings 5k and up Omi
Wedding Bands $5,001 and Up

14K white gold wide anniversary band with round and baguette diamonds (1.37 ctw)
Designed by: Gabriel & Co.
Gabriel & Co.
New York, NY
$2,265
Wedding Bands up to 5k Gabriel
Wedding Bands $5,001 and Up

Platinum and 18K yellow gold accent ring with 18 natural fancy light yellow diamonds -- 6.8cts of Sunny Yellow Diamonds and 0.48cts of Vanilla Diamonds®
Designed by: Moossa LeVian
LeVian
Great Neck, NY
$42,400
Wedding Bands 5k and up Levian
Earrings up to $5,000

14K yellow gold earrings with natural pink and white freshwater pearl, and natural carved prehnite leaves
Designed by: Aaron Hakimian
LeVian
Great Neck, NY
$4,999
Earrings up to 5k Levian v2
Earrings $5,001 and Up

Blue sapphire earrings (5.79 ctw) set in 18K blue rhodium gold
Designed by: Graziela Kaufman
Graziela Gems
Highwood, IL
$7,800
Earrings 5k and up Graziela
Necklaces $5,001 and Up (Two first-place winners)

Mini Capulet necklace in 18K pink gold with natural Herkimer crystals and a ruby center
Designed by: Lynn Gambino
Lilly Street
Old Brookville, NY
$2,320
Necklaces up to 5k Lilly Street
Necklaces $5,001 and Up (Two first-place winners)

57 carat carved untreated Colorado blue topaz necklace in 14K white gold
Designed by: Mike Anderson
Brody Designs
Stevens Point, WI
$16,000
Necklaces 5k and up Brody
Necklaces $5,001 and Up (Two first-place winners)

Necklace made of red Mediterranean coral branches, silver sheen obsidian cabochons (227.96 ctw) and brilliant cut diamonds (1.09 ctw), set in 18K rose gold
Designed by: Hans Schullin
Schullin
Graz, Austria
$22,500
Necklaces 5k and up Schullin
Bracelets up to $5,000

Green galuchat cuff with a branch of green oval cut tourmalines (5.36 ctw) and white brilliant cut diamonds (0.05 ctw) in 18K fair trade rose gold
Designed by: Hans Schullin
Schullin
Graz, Austria
$2,900
Bracelets up to 5k Schullin
Bracelets $5,001 and Up

Bracelet in 18K white gold set with 14 brilliant cut rubies (14.90 ctw), 30 trillion cut rubies (4.52 ctw), 56 marquise cut diamonds (7.99 ctw), 14 pear-shaped diamonds (2.77 ctw), and 490 brilliant cut diamonds (4.76 ctw)
Designed by: Heena Shah
Valani
New York, NY
$345,000
Bracelets 5k and up Valani
Rings Up to $5,000

Prosthetic eye set in sterling silver with mechanism to open and close eye
Designed by: Steven Kistner
Steven Paul Designs
Delafield, WI
$4,800
Rings up to 5k Steven Paul
Rings $5,001 and Up

One-Of-a-Kind 15.27 carat hexagon cut Muzo-mine Columbian emeralds and diamonds wide eternity band set in platinum on an 18-karat yellow gold Alexandra Mor logo gallery
Designed by: Alexandra Mor
Alexandra Mor
New York, NY
$55,000
Rings 5k and up Alexandra Mor
Pins/Brooches/Cufflinks (any price)

Fine Oregon Sunstones from the Dust Devil mine in Plush Oregon (14.96ctw) surrounded by pink spinels (3.70 ctw) and accented by tsavorites (.91 ctw) and round diamonds (.56 ctw) in 18K yellow gold
Designed by: Sharon Curtiss-Gal
The Gem Vault
Flemington, NJ
$13,000
Brooches The Gem Vault Sharon v2
Other (non-jewelry items made of precious metals or stones, any price)

Oxidized sterling silver ballpoint pen with faceted black spinel endcap
Designed by: Samuel Behnam and Neda Behnam
Samuel B. Collection
Great Neck, NY
$417
Other Samuel B

Retailer: Jewelry Up to $2,000

Rutilated quartz necklace (30.47 carats) with 36 full cut diamonds (0.21ct. VS1 G color) set in 18K yellow gold
Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie
Almaza Jewelers
Houston, TX
Almaza up to 2k
Retailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

15.86 carat carved Australian opal pendant set in 14K white gold
Jeweler: Mike Anderson
Brody Designs
Plover, WI
Brody Designs 2k to 5k
Retailer: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000

14K yellow gold ring with 1.33 ct marquise faceted Padparadscha sapphire with graduating round diamonds (1.12 ctw)
Jeweler: Mary Herouvis
Greenwich St. Jewelers
New York, NY
Greenwich St 5k to 10k v3
Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

Platinum bracelet featuring 600 round brilliant diamonds (6.07 ctw) with a 14.24 carat trillion cut tanzanite
Jeweler: David Gardner
David Gardner’s Jewelers
College Station, TX
David Gardner 10k to 50k
Supplier: Jewelry up to $2,000

Stud earrings with Ethiopian opal layered with tanzanite, green sapphires and diamonds set in 14K gold
Jeweler: Lori Friedman
Loriann Jewelry
Westport, CT
Loriann Jewelry up to 2k SUP
Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000

18K white and yellow gold ring with fancy yellow and white brilliant cut diamonds, green garnet and south sea golden Pearls
Jeweler: Jack Ferrero
Jack Ferrero Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Ferrero 2k to 5k SUP
Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000

18K recycled yellow gold green tourmaline Jungle bracelet (31.70 ct) with a matte satin finish
Jeweler: Eve Streicker
Original Eve Designs
New York, NY
Original Eve 5k to 10k SUP v2
Supplier: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000

18K white and yellow gold New York ring with white brilliant cut diamonds (1.5 ct) and one ruby
Jeweler: Jack Ferrero
Jack Ferrero Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Ferrero 10k to 50k SUP

Jewelry Up to $2,000, First Place
Sterling silver and 14K yellow gold earrings with rough Selenite crystal and rough black tourmaline crystal, accented with bezel set rainbow topaz cabochon, topaz, London Blue Topaz and diamonds.
Jeweler: Chris Jensen
C3 Designs
South Milwaukee, MI
1 C3 up to 2k first place
Jewelry Up to $2,000, Second Place
14K rose and white gold necklace featuring an Australian opal (1.20 ct) and diamonds on a 14K rose gold chain.
Jeweler: Sharon Curtiss-Gal
The Gem Vault
Flemington, NJ
2 Gem Vault up to 2k second place
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000, First Place
14K yellow gold ring featuring a 7.05 ct heat-treated blue zircon with round, 0.12 ctw brilliant cut diamonds.
Jeweler: Ricardo Basta
Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry
Los Angeles, CA
3 Ricardo Basta 2k to 5k first place
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000, Second Place
18K rose gold pendant with 6.43 ct bezel set, kite-shaped peridot dangling from a 0.96 ct trillion green tourmaline with 3 bezel set diamonds.
Jeweler: Marianne Vander Wall
Devon Fine Jewelry
Wyckoff, NJ
4 Devon 2k to 5k second place square
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000, First Place
"Nova" 14K white gold pendant holding an 18.97 ct concave faceted citrine, accented with 33 round diamonds (0.85ctw).
Jeweler: Thomas Dailing
Lee Ayers Jewelers
Stevens Point, WI
5 Lee Ayers 5k to 10k first place
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000, Second Place
Decanter made with silver, 22K yellow gold-plated gilding, glass and enamel, featuring the owner’s monogram.
Jeweler: Irina Orshansky
Bella Fine Jewelry
Guilderland, NY
6 Bella 5k to 10k second place square
Jewelry $10,001 and Over, First Place
18K yellow gold earrings with 2 trillion cut pink tourmalines (35.49 ctw), 2 round-faceted aquamarines (3.22 ctw), 372 round brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond (1.55 ctw), 6 round-faceted pink sapphires (0.16 ctw) and 6 round-faceted aquamarines (0.22 ctw).
Jeweler: Ricardo Basta
Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry
Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry $10,001 and Over, Second Place
28.80 ct Natural Australian crystal opal ring from Corcoran Field Lightning Ridge mine in Southern Australia set in 18K green gold with a band of micro pave set diamonds (0.42 ctw).
Jeweler: Faye Kim
Faye Kim Fine Jewelry
Westport, CT

8 Faye Kim 10k and over second place

Jewelry Up to $2,000
A hand carved raw Selenite crystal pendant accented by a .66 carat pear shaped grossular garnet, a .50 carat oval green tourmaline, a .66 carat round andalusite, a .27 carat andalusite, and six 4 mm round assorted green tourmalines (1.65 ctw). Set in sterling silver and 14K gold.
Jeweler: Chris Jensen
C3 Designs
South Milwaukee, WI
2018 Upto2C3Designs
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000
18K yellow gold hand carved ring featuring a center set natural golden rutilated quartz cabochon (21.18 ctw) and 92 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.28 ctw). Diamonds are highlighted with rhodium plating.
Jeweler: Ricardo Basta
Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry
Los Angeles, CA
2018 2to5Ricardo Basta
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000
18K gold handcrafted vintage coral and diamond pendant with a center coral cabochon, coral beads, and rose cut milky diamonds.
Jeweler: Faye Kim
Faye Kim Designs
Westport, CT
2018 5to10FayeKim
Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000
18K green gold alloy (24K gold and Sterling Silver) bracelet with round brilliant cut diamond FVS (0.10 ctw).
Jeweler: Faye Kim
Faye Kim Designs
Westport, CT
2018 10to50FayeKim
People's Choice
14K white gold pendant with a precision cut Trillion Madeira Citrine center stone accented by a .15ct princess cut diamond bail with full filligree basket setting.
Jeweler: Bernie Benavidez
Master Jewelers, Inc.
Rochester, MN
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Jewelry to $2,000
A 14K white gold jellyfish pendant featuring an Ethiopian opal (2.12 ctw) with pavé-set and and prong-set diamonds. All hand-built, work completed in-house. MSRP $1,900.
Jeweler: Sharon Curtiss-Gal
The Gem Vault
Flemington, NJ
2017 Upto2GemVault
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000
Diamond and sapphire earrings set with two 8.5 mm pearls, round sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold. Hand fabricated. MSRP $3,950.
Jeweler: David White
Aucoin Hart Jewelers
Metairie, LA
2017 2to5Aucoin
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000
18K rose gold ring with Black Australian doublet opal, marquise blue sapphire and diamonds. Handmade and hand-engraved. MSRP $5,900
Jeweler: Avalina
White & Ivory
Leesburg, VA
2017 5to10WhiteandIvory
Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000
14K white gold necklace containing a 5.89 marquise shape Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline cabochon set east/west in prongs and 17 small Brazilian paraibas and surrounded with diamonds. Hand built. MSRP $40,000
Jeweler: Sharon Curtiss-Gal
The Gem Vault
Flemington, NJ
2017 10to50GemVault
People's Choice
Milano© pendant in 14K rose gold with 28 round ideal cut diamonds shown on a 22-inch adjustable cable chain.
Designed by Christopher Rankin
Christian Caine Design
Shepherdstown, WV
2017peopleschoice

CASE Award for Jewelry Up to $2,000 (retail)

Sterling silver ring featuring an 8.70 carat oval blue chalcedony cabochon with 10 lavender round cut sapphires (0.61 ctw).

Khamis Fine Jewelers, Indianapolis, IN

Designed by Lisa Perantoni
*Also won first place in Buyers' Choice category.
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CASE Award for Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000 (retail)

14K white and rose gold and 18K yellow gold pendant featuring a 3.73 carat orange sapphire surrounded by graduated color orange to yellow melee sapphires.

The Gem Vault, Flemington, NJ

Designed by Jason Baskin
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CASE Award for Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 (retail)

9.26 carat opal ring surrounded by 36 tsavorites (0.38 ctw) set in 18K yellow gold.

Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry, Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Ricardo Basta
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CASE Award for Jewelry $10,000 & Over (retail)

Hand-fabricated 14K rose gold ring featuring a 2.52 carat rose cut pear center stone surrounded by round cut diamonds (1.45 ctw) and round black diamonds (0.34 ctw).

Roussel's Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Gramercy, LA

Designed by Jess Roussel
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CASE Award for Buyers' Choice

Sterling silver ring featuring an 8.70 carat oval blue chalcedony cabochon with 10 lavender round cut sapphires (0.61 ctw).

Khamis Fine Jewelers, Indianapolis, IN

Designed by Lisa Perantoni
*Also won first place in Jewelry Up to $2,000 (retail) category.
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Jewelry to $2,000
18K yellow gold pendant featuring two moonstones and a pear shape labradorite
Jeweler: Dianna High
Dianna Rae Jewelry
Lafayette, LA
2015jewelryunder2
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000
14K white gold “Zephyr” necklace with channel set round brilliant diamonds (0.55 ctw)
Jeweler: Susan Drake
Spectrum Fine Jewelry
Wilmington, NC
2015jewelry2to5b
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000
Platinum and 18K rose gold ring featuring 48 diamonds and fancy brown diamonds (0.87 ctw)
Jeweler: Sarkis Sarkissian
Giraux Fine Jewelry
San Francisco, CA
2015jewelry5to10b
Jewelry Over $10,000
14K gold wedding ring with a 2.02 carat Asscher-cut diamond and 40 baguette & brilliant cut diamonds
Jeweler: Lisa Perantoni
Khamis Fine Jewelers
Indianapolis, IN
2015jewelryover10
Buyers’ Choice
Carved butterfly pin with watermelon tourmaline wings and 84 accent diamonds
Jeweler: Kiera Baines
Dianna Rae Jewelry
Lafayette, LA
2015buyerschoice

Jewelry to $2,000
14K white gold ring, pear chalcedony & diamonds
Jeweler: Susan Drake
Spectrum Art and Jewelry
Wilmington, NC
2014jewelry2under
Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000
18K gold ring with 32 diamonds
Jewelers: Craig Underwood, Becki Lamascus & Tom Weishaar
Underwood’s Fine Jewelers
Fayetteville, A
2014jewelry2to5
Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000
14K rose gold ring, 2.33-carat chocolate diamond
Jeweler: Chris Roussel
Roussel’s Fine Jewelry
Gramercy, LA
2014jewelry5to10
Jewelry Over $10,000
Moonstone, sapphires, diamonds in 18K gold
Jeweler: Belinda Vartenuk
Abshire and Haylan
Stow, OH
2014jewelry10over bis
Best in Show
Moonstone, sapphires, diamonds in 18K gold
Jeweler: Belinda Vartenuk
Abshire and Haylan
Stow, OH
2014jewelry10over bis9
Buyers' Choice
Men's ring with 42 pavé set diamonds in 14K gold
Jewelers: Sherry Shifley & Tom Organ
Perry’s at Southpark
Charlotte, NC
2014buyerschoice

Women’s Jewelry to $2,000
Druzy quartz pendant
Christopher P. Eiland
Sartor Hamann
Lincoln, NE

Honorable Mentions: Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO; Ziad H. Noshie; Almaza Jewelers in Houston, TX
2013wj2 1st
Women’s Jewelry $2,000 to $5,000
Fancy yellow & white diamond drop earrings
Jeweler: Melanie Yadegar
Jahan Diamond Imports
San Francisco, CA

Honorable Mentions: Richard Melancon, Melancon Jewelers in Abbeville, LA
2013wj2to5 1st bc
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000
14K yellow and white gold and diamond pendant
Jeweler: Scott Anderson
Union Diamond
Atlanta, GA

Honorable Mentions: Faye Kim, Faye Kim Designs in Westport, CT; Michael Agnello, Tammy Lauri & Brian Reynolds, Michael Agnello Jewelers in St. Clair Shores, MI
2013wj5 1st
Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver “Tahara Butterfly Cuff”
Jeweler: Michael Taher
Jewelry by Michael Taher
East Rutherford, NJ

Honorable Mentions: Diana Vincent, Diana Vincent Inc in Washington Crossing, PA; Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO
2013sj 1st
Palladium Jewelry
19.43-carat aquamarine, pearl and palladium pendant
Jeweler: Randall R. Hurt
AVA Goldworks
Hannibal, MO

Honorable Mention: Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry inSaratoga Springs, NY
2013pal 1st
Men's Jewelry
3.5-carat ruby, diamond and 18K gold ring
Jeweler: Yan Shu Djap
Sunshine Jewelry Inc.
Philadelphia, PA

Honorable Mention: Michael Agnello, Tammy Lauri & Brian Reynolds, Michael Agnello Jewelers in St. Clair Shores, MI
2013mj 1st
Buyers’ Choice Best of Show
Cufflinks with watermelon tourmaline
Jewelers: Michael Agnello, Tammy Lauri & Brian Reynolds
Michael Agnello Jewelers
St. Clair Shores, M
2013bestofshow

Women’s Jewelry to $2,000
Jeweler: Thomas C. Dailing
Lee Ayers Jewelers
Stevens Point, WI

Honorable Mentions: Brandy Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO; Keith Pearce, Bay Design Custom Jewelers in Janesville, WI
2012wj2 1st
Women’s Jewelry $2,000 to $5,000
Jeweler: Daniel Allen
C. Kirk Root Designs
Austin, TX

Honorable Mentions: Thomas C. Dailing, Lee Ayers Jewelers in Stevens Point, WI; Michael Agnello & Tammi Lauri, Michael Agnello Jewelers in St. Clair Shores, MI
2012wj2to5 1st a
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000
Jeweler: Raffi Kendirjian,
Giraux Fine Jewelry
San Francisco, CA

Honorable Mention: Frank Caballero, Albert's Fine Jewelers in Miami, FL
2012wj5 1st
Entry Platinum Jewelry
Jeweler: Don Fernandes
Vail Creek Jewelry Designs
Turlock, CA

Honorable Mention: Craig Underwood & Tom Weishaar, Underwood's Fine Jewelers in Fayetteville, AR
2012plat 1st
Palladium Jewelry
Jeweler: Brandy Hurt
AVA Goldworks
Hannibal, MO

Honorable Mention: Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry in Saratoga Springs, NY
2012pal 1st
Silver Jewelry
Jeweler: Stephen Spicer
Spicer & Company
Cookeville, TN

Honorable Mention: Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO
2012sj 1st
Men's Jewelry
Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie
Almaza Jewelers
Houston, TX
2012mj 1st bc
Alternative-Materials Jewelry
Jeweler: Karin Burg
Corner Studio Jewelers
Sheboygan Falls, WI

Honorable Mentions: Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry in Saratoga Springs, NY
2012amj 1st
Buyers’ Choice Best of Show
Jewelers: Michael Agnello & Tammy Lauri
Michael Agnello Jewelers
St. Clair Shores, MI
2012bestofshow

Women’s Jewelry Under $2,000
Jeweler: Stephen Spicer
Spicer and Company
Cookeville, TN

Honorable Mentions: Ziad H. Noshie, Almaza Jewelers in Houston, TX; Glenn Clark, Glenn Clark in Germantown, TN; Mary Beth Morgan Conwell & Scott Weaver, Ray Jewelers in Elmira, NY
2011wj2 1st
Women’s Jewelry $2,000 to $5,000
Jeweler: Jennifer Whitekiller
Naifeh Fine Jewelry
Oklahoma City, OK

Honorable Mentions: Rita M. Ward, Lyle Husar Designs in Brookfield, WI; Ziad H. Noshie, Almaza Jewelers in Houston, TX; Brandy Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO

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2011wj2to5 1st
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000
Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie
Almaza Jewelers
Houston, TX

Honorable Mentions: Leo A. Fried, Blue Heron Jewelry Company inPoulsbo, WA; Cory Vetta, Carleo Creations, Inc. in Pueblo, CO
2011wj5 1st
Silver Jewelry
Jeweler: Elizabeth Buenaventura
Martin Kirschenbaum Inc.
New York, NY

Honorable Mentions: Emily Jones, Art Metals Studio in Racine, WI; Michael Taher, Jewelry by Michael Taher in East Rutherford, NJ
2011sj 1st
Alternative-Materials Jewelry
Jeweler: Dennis deJonghe
deJonghe Original Jewelry
Saratoga Springs, NY

Honorable Mention: Stephen Spicer, Spicer and Company in Cookeville, TN
2011amj 1st bc
Men’s Jewelry
Jeweler: Chris Ahee
Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers
Grosse Point Woods, MI

Honorable Mentions: Yan Shu Djap, Sunshine Jewelry in Philadelphia, PA; Randall Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MO
2011mj 1st bc

Jewelry $1,000 & Under
A 9.44-carat tourmalinated quartz pendant
Jeweler: Treva Roberts
None Other Goldsmiths
Gahanna, OH
2010 1000under
Jewelry $1,001 to $3,000
A trillion rubellite medallion pendant
Jeweler: Ben S. Curtis
Kelley Jewelers
Weatherford, OK
2010 1001 3000
Jewelry $3,001 & Over
Handmade jewelry set featuring mother of pearl and multi-colored sapphires
Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie
Almaza Jewelers
Houston, TX
2010 3001over set
Buyers’ Choice Award
5.64-carat “Royal Silk Blue” tanzanite pendant
Jeweler: Bernie Benavidez
Master Jewelers
Rochester, MN
2010 buyerschoice

Jewelry $1,000 & Under

A rutilated quartz pendant
Jeweler: Jonathan Smiddy
Regan Jewelers
Garden City, KS
2009 1000underWinner
Jewelry $1,001 to $3,000

Handmade 14K gold necklace with gemstones and pavé diamonds
Jeweler: Bill Wismar
Metal Benders Jewelry Gallery
Fairhope, AL
2009 1001 3000Winner
Jewelry $3,001 & Over | Tie

Tahitian pearl necklace with oyster-like pendant
Jeweler: Randall R. Hurt
AVA Goldworks
Hannibal, MO
2009 3001overWinner 1
Jewelry $3,001 & Over | Tie

14K white gold pendant with a 21.54-carat African cuprian tourmaline
Jeweler: Jason Baskin
The Gem Vault
Flemington, NJ
2009 3001overWinner 2
Buyers’ Choice Award

Hand-sculpted black jade pendant with diamond and opals
Jeweler: Mark Abbott
Mark Abbott Jewelers
Powell, OH
2009 BuyersChoice

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Engagement Rings up to $5,000

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Jewelry Up to $2,000, First Place

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Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000, First Place

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Jewelry Up to $2,000

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CASE Award for Jewelry $10,000 & Over (retail)

CASE Award for Buyers' Choice

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Jewelry to $2,000

Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000