Bridal Wear
Ricardo Basta, E. Eichberg, Inc.
Platinum “Royal Blue” ring featuring a 12.00 ct. blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (2.59 ctw.). The ring features a detachable 18K yellow gold “Quilt” jacket featuring Turquoise accented with Diamonds (.43 ctw.) and tsavorite Garnets (.16 ctw.).
Entry Platinum Innovation
Bridal Wear
William Travis, William Travis Jewelry,
Platinum band featuring blue Sapphires (.54 ctw.), cognac Diamonds (.18 ctw.) and colorless Diamonds (.18 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear
John Ford, Lightning Ridge Collection by John FordGalveston, TX
Platinum “Mirror” ring featuring a 3.65 ct. black Opal accented with Diamonds (.69 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear
Jill Maurer, Jill MaurerRaleigh, NC
Platinum “Verge” ring featuring a 11.19 ct. golden Zircon accented with natural colored Diamonds (1.23 ctw.).
Classical
Traditional looks and timeless designs prove superior here. References to consider might be your grandmother’s pearls, a three-stone ring or an elegant pendant – all with a fresh twist for modern-day beauty.
Zoltan David, Zoltan David, LLCAustin, TX
Platinum pendant featuring a 35.63 ct. marquis Moonstone cabochon set in blue patina bronze on a strand of cabochon Moonstones (18.20 ctw.) and Diamonds (1.20 ctw.).
Classical
Platinum ring featuring a 7.77 ct. Moonstone accented with purple and blue Sapphires (0.97 ctw.). and Diamonds (0.52 ctw.).
Platinum Honors
Evening Wear
Jewelry in this category should fall nothing less of spectacular. Whether brazenly bold or softly subtle, each submission should strive for red carpet fabulous, stunningly chic or delicately delicious all with exceptional color.
John Ford, Lightning Ridge Collection by John FordGalveston, TX
Platinum “Electric Blue” necklace featuring black Opal (197 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (6.27 ctw.).
Men’s Wear
Men’s fashion is heightened by the savvy style of the modern man who sports jewelry. Rings, bracelets, pendants, cufflinks, tie and lapel pins, stud sets and belt buckles are just a few of the ways a strong man can express himself.
Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider DesignLong Beach, CA
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 8.76 ct. Maw Sit Sit accented with black, white and yellow Diamonds (2.27 ctw.) and tsavorite Garnets (.93 ctw.).
AGTA Spectrum Awards™ is an annual natural colored gemstone & cultured pearl jewelry design competition. Here are the winners from the 2016 Summer AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition.
http://www.agta.org/awards/2016Summer-winners.htm
PHOTO CREDIT: All AGTA Spectrum Awards™ and Cutting Edge Award Winner photos by Brian Moghadam Photography.
