Jewelers of America’s national design competition—the CASE Awards—honors the jewelers who create jewelry pieces with the highest levels of creativity, artistry, skills and excellence in quality and style. The annual competition shines a spotlight on the custom design craftsmanship found in the jewelry stores of Jewelers of America members nationwide.
2026 Winners
RETAILER: BEST IN SHOW 14K yellow gold custom made necklace set with 201.64 carats of cabochon tourmalines with a variety of pink, green, and bi-color stones, with 6.63 carats of accent diamonds Kennedy’s Jewelers Designed by Trisha Kennedy-Thompson Blue Springs, MOSUPPLIER: BEST IN SHOW Double Bullet Diamond Ring with two rose cut bullet diamonds (4.09 ctw), pavé diamonds and navy blue vitreous enamel set in 18K yellow gold Renisis Designed by Sardwell New York, NYRETAILER: UP TO $5,000 La Dragonne long 3-finger ring and sculpture in sterling silver with 18K yellow gold plating featuring blue sapphire eyes Atelier Mythique Designed by Paola Mounla New York, NYRETAILER: $5,001-$10,000 Watermelon Tourmaline crystal brooch (11.50 ctw) with natural diamonds and pink and green round natural tourmalines set in 18K yellow gold Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry Designed by Susan Eisen El Paso, TXRETAILER: $10,001-$20,000 14K yellow gold skull brooch with red beryl cabochon (7.14 ctw), heart-shaped ruby (0.21 ctw) and baguette and round brilliant natural diamonds (0.07 ctw) Nicole Mera Designed by Nikki Swift San Antonio, TXRETAILER: $20,001-$75,000 12.63ct pink tourmaline set in 14K rose gold with 2.70 carats of diamond rondels and Akoya Pearls set on a pearl strand Michael Ryan Personal Jeweler Designed by Michael Ryan Snuggs, Patrick Conway and Mark Gronlund Birmingham, ALSUPPLIER: UP TO $5,000 “Etheria” cluster earrings from the Fantasia collection with diamond slices, Ethiopian opals and red/orange sapphires set in 14K yellow gold Loriann Jewelry Designed by Lori Friedman Westport, CTSUPPLIER: $5,001-$10,000 “The Universe Lives Quietly Within You” ring in 18K white gold featuring natural baguette cut sapphires (2.58 ctw), natural round sapphires (0.74 ctw), natural round tsavorites (0.28 ctw), and natural diamonds (0.97 ctw) Olga Shatrova Designed by Olga Shatrova Irvine, CASUPPLIER: $10,001-$20,000 18K yellow gold Pomegranate ring with enamel art work and brilliant cut red rubies Jack Ferrero Inc. Designed by Jack Ferrero and Hrachya Harutyunyan Los Angeles, CASUPPLIER: $20,001-$75,000 DREAM Floating Necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (4.1 ctw) Hearts on Fire Designed by Yunjo Lee Boston, MA
2025 Winners
Retailer: Jewelry up to $5,000 Riona Pearl Earrings in sterling silver with white shell pearls, plated in 18K yellow gold and black anthracite Designed by German Kabirski German Kabirski Lake Worth, FLRetailer: Jewelry $5,001-$10,000 \18K yellow gold earrings with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (9.82 ctw), diamonds and blue sapphires Designed by Puja Bordia Tresor Collection Inc. Coral Gables, FLJewelry $10,001-$20,000 Platinum ring with a 2.09 carat fancy-cut, fancy natural color diamond and white diamonds (0.12 ctw) Designed by Ricardo Basta Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry Los Angeles, CAJewelry $20,001-$75,000 18K yellow gold spiral-inspired engagement ring with a bezel-set 2.00 carat round brilliant diamond (D/VVS2) Designed by Rosario Navia Rosario Navia New York, NYSupplier: Jewelry up to $5,000 18K rose gold earrings with cabochon grey moonstones and diamonds (0.12 ctw); includes removable cuff with carved grey moonstones Designed by Benedicte de Boysson Benedicte de Boysson Miami, FLSupplier: Jewelry $5,001-$10,000 Starburst earrings in 14K yellow gold with lab grown diamonds (3.28 ctw) Designed by Martha Seely Martha Seely Design Carlisle, MASupplier: Jewelry $10,001-$20,000 18K rose gold convertible earrings with cushion-cut green tourmalines (4.00 ctw total) and pavé diamond petals; can be worn as tourmaline studs, flower studs or with gold and diamond stem attachments Designed by Lindsey Scoggins Lindsey Scoggins Studio New York, NYSupplier: Jewelry $20,001-$75,000 One-of-a-kind handcrafted 18K yellow gold Toi et Moi ring with a 2.00 carat fancy color light brown pear-shaped diamond (VVS2, GIA) and a 1.50 carat fancy color brown-yellow pear-shaped diamond (VS1) $50,000 Designed by Vanessa Fernández Vanessa Fernández Studio Miami, FL
2024 Winners
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, FLRetailer: 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, ARRetailer: 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, CARetailer: 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, TXSupplier: 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, NYSupplier: 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, MASupplier: 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, CASupplier: 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
2023 Winners
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 $40,000Retailer: 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 $2,000Retailer: 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 $4,980Retailer: 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 $5,580Retailer: 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 $21,900Supplier: 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 $39,300Supplier: 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 $1,494Supplier: 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 $4,775Supplier: 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 $6,400Supplier: 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
2022 Winners
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 $1,750Retailer: 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 $3,678Retailer: 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 $6,100Retailer: 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 $22,000Retailer: 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 $4,900Supplier: 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 $1,995Supplier: 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 $3,910Supplier: 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 $5,900Supplier: 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 $27,000Supplier: 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
2021 Winners
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-mountEngagement 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 $34,000Wedding 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 $2,265Wedding 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 $42,400Earrings 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 $4,999Earrings $5,001 and Up Blue sapphire earrings (5.79 ctw) set in 18K blue rhodium gold Designed by: Graziela Kaufman Graziela Gems Highwood, IL $7,800Necklaces $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 $2,320Necklaces $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 $16,000Necklaces $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 $22,500Bracelets 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 $2,900Bracelets $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 $345,000Rings 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 $4,800Rings $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 $55,000Pins/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 $13,000Other (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
2020 Winners
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, TXRetailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000 15.86 carat carved Australian opal pendant set in 14K white gold Jeweler: Mike Anderson Brody Designs Plover, WIRetailer: 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, NYRetailer: 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, TXSupplier: 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, CTSupplier: 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, CASupplier: 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, NYSupplier: 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
2019 Winners
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, MIJewelry 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, NJJewelry $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, CAJewelry $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, NJJewelry $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, WIJewelry $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, NYJewelry $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, CAJewelry $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
2018 Winners
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, WIJewelry $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, CAJewelry $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, CTJewelry $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, CTPeople’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
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.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 BaskinCASE 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 BastaCASE 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 RousselCASE 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.
2015 Winners
Jewelry to $2,000 18K yellow gold pendant featuring two moonstones and a pear shape labradorite Jeweler: Dianna High Dianna Rae Jewelry Lafayette, LAJewelry $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, NCJewelry $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, CAJewelry 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, INBuyers’ Choice Carved butterfly pin with watermelon tourmaline wings and 84 accent diamonds Jeweler: Kiera Baines Dianna Rae Jewelry Lafayette, LA
2014 Winners
Jewelry to $2,000 14K white gold ring, pear chalcedony & diamonds Jeweler: Susan Drake Spectrum Art and Jewelry Wilmington, NCJewelry $2,001 to $5,000 18K gold ring with 32 diamonds Jewelers: Craig Underwood, Becki Lamascus & Tom Weishaar Underwood’s Fine Jewelers Fayetteville, AJewelry $5,001 to $10,000 14K rose gold ring, 2.33-carat chocolate diamond Jeweler: Chris Roussel Roussel’s Fine Jewelry Gramercy, LAJewelry Over $10,000 Moonstone, sapphires, diamonds in 18K gold Jeweler: Belinda Vartenuk Abshire and Haylan Stow, OHBest in Show Moonstone, sapphires, diamonds in 18K gold Jeweler: Belinda Vartenuk Abshire and Haylan Stow, OHBuyers’ Choice Men’s ring with 42 pavé set diamonds in 14K gold Jewelers: Sherry Shifley & Tom Organ Perry’s at Southpark Charlotte, NC
2013 Winners
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, TXWomen’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, LAWomen’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, MISilver 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, MOPalladium 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, NYMen’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, MIBuyers’ Choice Best of Show Cufflinks with watermelon tourmaline Jewelers: Michael Agnello, Tammy Lauri & Brian Reynolds Michael Agnello Jewelers St. Clair Shores, M
2012 Winners
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, WIWomen’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, MIWomen’s Jewelry Over $5,000 Jeweler: Raffi Kendirjian, Giraux Fine Jewelry San Francisco, CA Honorable Mention: Frank Caballero, Albert’s Fine Jewelers in Miami, FLEntry Platinum Jewelry Jeweler: Don Fernandes Vail Creek Jewelry Designs Turlock, CA Honorable Mention: Craig Underwood & Tom Weishaar, Underwood’s Fine Jewelers in Fayetteville, ARPalladium Jewelry Jeweler: Brandy Hurt AVA Goldworks Hannibal, MO Honorable Mention: Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry in Saratoga Springs, NYSilver Jewelry Jeweler: Stephen Spicer Spicer & Company Cookeville, TN Honorable Mention: Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks in Hannibal, MOMen’s Jewelry Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie Almaza Jewelers Houston, TXAlternative-Materials Jewelry Jeweler: Karin Burg Corner Studio Jewelers Sheboygan Falls, WI Honorable Mentions: Dennis deJonghe, deJonghe orginal jewelry in Saratoga Springs, NYBuyers’ Choice Best of Show Jewelers: Michael Agnello & Tammy Lauri Michael Agnello Jewelers St. Clair Shores, MI
2011 Winners
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, NYWomen’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 Photo Credit: Quadras IntegratedWomen’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, COSilver 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, NJAlternative-Materials Jewelry Jeweler: Dennis deJonghe deJonghe Original Jewelry Saratoga Springs, NY Honorable Mention: Stephen Spicer, Spicer and Company in Cookeville, TNMen’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
2010 Winners
Jewelry $1,000 & Under A 9.44-carat tourmalinated quartz pendant Jeweler: Treva Roberts None Other Goldsmiths Gahanna, OHJewelry $1,001 to $3,000 A trillion rubellite medallion pendant Jeweler: Ben S. Curtis Kelley Jewelers Weatherford, OKJewelry $3,001 & Over Handmade jewelry set featuring mother of pearl and multi-colored sapphires Jeweler: Ziad H. Noshie Almaza Jewelers Houston, TXBuyers’ Choice Award 5.64-carat “Royal Silk Blue” tanzanite pendant Jeweler: Bernie Benavidez Master Jewelers Rochester, MN
2009 Winners
Jewelry $1,000 & Under A rutilated quartz pendant Jeweler: Jonathan Smiddy Regan Jewelers Garden City, KSJewelry $1,001 to $3,000 Handmade 14K gold necklace with gemstones and pavé diamonds Jeweler: Bill Wismar Metal Benders Jewelry Gallery Fairhope, ALJewelry $3,001 & Over | Tie Tahitian pearl necklace with oyster-like pendant Jeweler: Randall R. Hurt AVA Goldworks Hannibal, MOJewelry $3,001 & Over | Tie 14K white gold pendant with a 21.54-carat African cuprian tourmaline Jeweler: Jason Baskin The Gem Vault Flemington, NJBuyers’ Choice Award Hand-sculpted black jade pendant with diamond and opals Jeweler: Mark Abbott Mark Abbott Jewelers Powell, OH
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