CASE Award Winners

2018 CASE Award 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, 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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2017 CASE Award Winners

• 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
  

2016 CASE Award Winners

• 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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2015 CASE Award Winners

• 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
  

2014 CASE Award Winners

• 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
  

2013 CASE Award 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, 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
  

2012 CASE Award 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, 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
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• 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
  

2011 CASE Award 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, 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
  

2010 CASE Award Winners

• 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
  

2009 CASE Award Winners

• 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