Katey Brunini, K. Brunini Jewels – Sterling and 18K yellow gold “Robot Heart” necklace featuring a 1363.96 ct. Opal heart accented with Diamonds (1.53 ctw.). The heart lights up in several patterns.
2nd Place Fashion ForwardLydia Courteille, Meridian Jewelers – 18K oxidized white gold Seahorse cocktail ring featuring an Opal accented with Garnets, Sapphires and Amethysts.
3rd Place Fashion ForwardLauren Harper, Lauren Harper Collection – 18K yellow gold “Kryptonite Pyramid” necklace featuring Chrysoprase and Diamonds.
Category Winners
Bridal Wear Sponsored by The Knot:
Bridal Wear – 1st PlaceAnil Maloo, Baggins, Inc. – 18K white gold drop earrings featuring 32 Japanese Akoya cultured Pearls accented with round brilliant Diamonds (4.43 ctw.).
Bridal Wear – 2nd PlaceErica Courtney, Erica Courtney – 18K yellow gold “Something Blue” earrings featuring blue Opal drops (29.99 ctw.) accented with Aquamarines (5.03 ctw.), grey Sapphires (.43 ctw.) and Diamonds (1.10 ctw.).
Bridal Wear – 3rd PlaceCaysie van Bebber, CvB Inspired Design – Platinum “Aurora” ring featuring a 5.40 ct. unheated lavender Sapphire accented with Diamond melee (.80 ctw.).
Bridal Wear – Platinum HonorsBella Campbell, Campbellian – Platinum earrings featuring Rubies (6.00 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (1.05 ctw.).
Bridal Wear – Entry Platinum InnovationWilliam Travis, William Travis Jewelry – Platinum ring featuring a 1.38 ct. cushion-cut yellow Sapphire.
Bridal Wear – Gem Diva AwardDeirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design – Platinum “Eternity” earrings featuring Moonstones (6.33 ctw.) accented with brilliant-cut Diamonds (5.76 ctw.) and gray Tahitian Pearls.
Bridal Wear – Manufacturing HonorsPhillip Dismuke, Jewelsmith – Platinum “Halo” ring featuring a 1.87 ct. Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.35 ctw.).
Bridal Wear – Honorable MentionCynthia Bach, Cynthia Bach, Inc. – Platinum drop earrings featuring blue marquise, double-faceted Aquamarines (113.23 ctw.) accented with seed Pearls and Diamonds.
Business/ Day Wear:
Business/Day Wear – 1st PlaceJonathan Lee Rutledge, Jonathan Lee Rutledge, Inc. – 22K and 18K yellow gold “Blue Waters” necklace featuring Opal doublets and Diamonds (1.86 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – 2nd PlaceErica Courtney, Erica Courtney – 18K yellow gold earrings featuring boulder Opals (22.84 ctw.) and fire Opals (2.62 ctw.) accented with orange Sapphires (1.75 ctw.) and Paraiba Tourmalines (.70 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – 3rd PlaceGregore Morin, Gregore Joailliers – 18K white gold “Spring Time” earrings featuring Jade (24.20 ctw.), carved lemon Chrysoprase (17.80 ctw.) and Diamonds (.32 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – Platinum HonorsMichael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry – Platinum “Venus” ring featuring a 9.35 ct. rainbow Moonstone cabochon accented with Diamonds (.26 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – Entry Platinum InnovationWilliam Travis, William Travis Jewelry – Platinum earrings featuring Agate (9.56 ctw.) drops accented with blue Sapphire briolettes (4.83 ctw.) and Lapis Lazuli beads (1.18 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – Gem Diva AwardAnnie Fensterstock, Annie Fensterstock – 22K yellow gold and 18K white, pink, and yellow gold locket featuring a boulder Opal accented with white, pink and yellow Diamonds (2.55 ctw.).
Business/Day Wear – Manufacturing HonorsRicardo Basta, E. Eichberg, Inc. – 18K rose and yellow gold ring with honeycomb ajour pierced out detail featuring round brilliant Rubies (3.97 ctw.) in a star-point setting.
Business/Day Wear – Honorable MentionMarina Mellinas, Metal Kinetics – 18K yellow and white gold “Swirling” ring featuring a carved 41.18 ct. white Jade, accented with Peridots (3.94 ctw.), Aquamarines (1.61 ctw), brown and white Diamonds (.52 ctw.).
Classical:
Classical – 1st PlaceJames Currens, J.W. Currens, Inc. – Platinum “Tropical Storm” ring featuring a 22.10 ct. Emerald accented with Diamonds (11.47 ctw.).
Classical – 2nd PlaceMaurice Di Biaggio, Di Biaggio LLC – Sterling silver with 24K and 18K plated gold “Butterfly” brooch featuring Agate accented with Tourmalines, Citrines and cubic zirconias.
Classical – 3rd PlaceDeirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design – Platinum “Coleman’s Smokey Blues” earrings featuring cushion-cut blue Spinels (3.86 ctw.) and lavender Spinels (4.02 ctw.) accented with multi-colored Sapphires, Garnets, Tourmalines and Diamonds.
Classical – Platinum HonorsJohn Ford, John Ford Jewelers – Platinum ring featuring a 5.76 ct. black Opal accented with Diamonds (2.44 ctw.).
Classical – Entry Platinum InnovationRichard Nobrega, Bailey’s Fine Jewelry – Platinum pendant featuring a 6.80 ct. cushion, brilliant-cut Citrine accented with Diamonds (.03 ctw.).
Classical – Gem Diva AwardErica Courtney, Erica Courtney – 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 5.08 ct. Alexandrite accented with round, marquise and half-moon Diamonds (2.53 ctw.).
Classical – Manufacturing HonorsJames Kaya, James Kaya – Platinum and 18K gold “Stardust” earrings featuring 14mm black Tahitian cultured Pearls, 12mm gold cultured Pearls and 10mm white cultured Pearls accented with Diamonds (1.55 ctw.).
Classical – Honorable MentionMark Patterson, Mark Patterson – 18K white gold “Zen Snake” earrings featuring two pear-shaped Kunzites (34.94 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (1.08 ctw.).
Evening Wear:
Evening Wear – 1st PlaceLeon Mege, Leon Mege, Inc. – Platinum and white gold “Blue Fin” ring featuring a 12.75 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline cabochon accented with Diamonds.
Evening Wear – 2nd PlaceCaroline Chartuni, Caroline C – 18K white gold earrings featuring Paraiba Tourmalines (14.10 ctw.), Emeralds (13.70 ctw.), Tanzanites (4.30 ctw.) and Diamonds (6.02 ctw.).
Evening Wear – 3rd PlaceGwennie By Michael John, Michael John Jewelry – 18K white gold ring featuring a Diamond (4.12 ctw.) polar bear jumping between Opal icebergs (33.77 ctw.).
Evening Wear – Platinum HonorsHoward Donsky, Jeffrey Howard, Inc. – Platinum earrings featuring two pear-shaped Tanzanite slabs (48.08 ctw.), Emerald slabs (11.44 ctw.) and Moonstones (2.43 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (2.84 ctw.).
Evening Wear – Gem Diva AwardJennifer Rabe Morin, Jennifer Joailliers – 18K white gold with black ruthenium plating ring with carved olive Jade and fire Agate, accented with green Garnets (1.07 ctw.), Amethysts (.33 ctw.) and Diamonds (.32 ctw.).
Evening Wear – Manufacturing HonorsHector Hassey, Hector Hassey – 18K white gold “The Octopus” necklace featuring 12-15mm black Tahitian Pearls accented with Diamonds (11.22 ctw.).
Evening Wear – Honorable MentionKerri Halpern, Madstone Design – 18K white gold with black rhodium plating drop earrings featuring pear-shaped Morganites (65.77 ctw.) accented with white Diamonds (4.69 ctw.).
Men’s Wear:
Men’s Wear – 1st PlaceMark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design – 14K white and 18K yellow gold men’s lapel pin featuring carved black Jade accented with white Diamonds (.28 ctw), Rubies (.04 ctw.), and cognac and yellow Diamonds (.99 ctw.).
Men’s Wear – 2nd PlaceLlyn Strelau, Jewels by Design – 18K yellow and 19K white gold “HEXactly” cufflinks featuring Emerald slices (11.80 ctw.) accented with blue Sapphires (1.0 ctw.) and Diamonds (.25 ctw.).
Men’s Wear – 3rd PlaceErica Courtney, Erica Courtney – 18K yellow gold cufflinks featuring carved Coral Buddhas (2.0 ctw.) accented with color-change Garnets (1.80 ctw.) and Diamonds (1.02 ctw.).
Men’s Wear – Platinum HonorsDavid Hines, Nvit Blanche – Platinum “Bloody Knuckles” ring featuring mirror-set Rubies (1.00 ctw.).
Men’s Wear – Honorable MentionRobin Rotenier, Rotenier, Ltd. – Blackened sterling silver cufflinks featuring tumbled Tanzanite pebbles (16.00 ctw.) accented with black Diamonds (.22 ctw.) and white Diamonds (.06 ctw.).
CUTTING EDGE AWARDS
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