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At the discretion of the judges, up to three winners in each category or division will be awarded trophies. Honorable Mentions may also be awarded a certificate. All entries will automatically be considered for Best of Show, Best Use of Color and Best Use of Pearls. Winners will be awarded a “Best of” trophy.

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Todd Reed, <\/span>Todd Reed, Inc.<\/a>
Palladium and 22K Yellow Gold Locket featuring Blue Moonstones, Grey Diamonds (24.51 ctw.), Blue Sapphires (17.34 ctw.) and White Diamonds (5.10 ctw.) opening to reveal a 76.03 ct. Moldavite Buddha.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Evelyn Huang, <\/span>evelynH. Jewelry, Inc.<\/a> <\/span>
Palladium “Zultan” ring featuring a 12.54 ct. color-change diaspore accented with radiant-cut diamonds (.43 ctw.).<\/span>

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Business\/Day Wear:<\/b><\/span>
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Dawn Muscio, D. Muscio Designs<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Palladium and 14K rose gold “Isis” ring featuring a 19.98 ct. buff-top chrysocolla accented with Peridots (.36 ctw.) and Diamonds (.11 ctw.).<\/span><\/div>\n

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2nd Place Business\/Day Wear:<\/span><\/b>

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Michelle Mercaldo, <\/span>
Michelle Mercaldo Contemporary Jewelry<\/a>
Ring made in palladium featuring a 2.64 ct. pink sapphire accented with diamonds. (0.17 ct. t.w.).<\/span>

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Best Use Of Palladium & Color:<\/span><\/b>
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Dennis de Jonghe<\/a>
Palladium pendant featuring a 16.39 ct. aquamarine accented with a 2.09 ct. moonstone, diamonds (0.26 ct. t.w.), and pearls.<\/span>

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Naomi Sarna, Naomi Sarna Designs<\/a>
Palladium ring featuring a 35.0 ct. carved Topaz accented with Diamonds (.63 ctw.).<\/p>\n
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1st Place – Evening Wear: <\/b><\/span>
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Ion Ionescu, <\/span>
Ionescu Design, Inc. <\/span>
Palladium and black rhodium “Pillow for Dreaming” ring featuring a 36 ct. carved Labradorite accented with paraiba tourmalines (1.50 ctw.).<\/span>

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Bridal Wear: <\/span><\/b><\/span>
Mirjam Butz-Brown, Adorn Gallery <\/a>
Palladium and 14K yellow gold earrings featuring Quartz and Mother-of-Pearl accented with Diamonds (.16 ctw.) with detachable mirror-cut Amethyst drops (21.50 ctw.).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dennis de Jonghe<\/a><\/span>
Palladium ring featuring a 16.5mm white South Sea Pearl accented
with round Diamonds (.71 ctw.).<\/span>
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