Entry Platinum Innovation
Business\/Day Wear<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Stylish, yet practical jewelry, for work, shopping or play. Entries should have simple elegance for a woman on the move.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jill Maurer, Jill Maurer<\/i><\/b>Raleigh, NC
Platinum “Verge” ring featuring a 11.19 ct. golden Zircon accented with natural colored Diamonds (1.23 ctw.). <\/span><\/div>\n
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Platinum Honors
Classical<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Traditional looks and timeless designs prove superior here. References to consider might be your grandmother\u2019s pearls, a three-stone ring or an elegant pendant \u2013 all with a fresh twist for modern-day beauty.<\/p>\n

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Zoltan David, Zoltan David, LLC<\/i><\/b>Austin, 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.). <\/div>\n
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Entry Platinum Innovation
Classical<\/b><\/div>\n
Traditional looks and timeless designs prove superior here. References to consider might be your grandmother\u2019s pearls, a three-stone ring or an elegant pendant \u2013 all with a fresh twist for modern-day beauty.<\/div>\n
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Lindsay Jane, Lindsay Jane Designs<\/i>Paso Robles, CA
Platinum ring featuring a 7.77 ct. Moonstone accented with purple and blue Sapphires (0.97 ctw.). and Diamonds (0.52 ctw.). <\/div>\n

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Evening Wear<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Ford, <\/span>Lightning Ridge Collection by John Ford<\/span><\/i><\/b>Galveston, TX<\/span>
Platinum “Electric Blue” necklace featuring black Opal (197 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (6.27 ctw.). <\/span>
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Platinum Honors
Men’s Wear<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Men\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design<\/i><\/b>Long Beach, CA<\/span>
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.). <\/span><\/div>\n
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AGTA Spectrum Awards\u2122 is an annual natural colored gemstone & cultured pearl jewelry design competition. Here are the winners from the 2016 Summer AGTA Spectrum Awards\u2122 competition.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.agta.org\/awards\/2016Summer-winners.htm<\/p>\n
PHOTO CREDIT: All AGTA Spectrum Awards\u2122 and Cutting Edge Award Winner photos by Brian Moghadam Photography.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Earlier I introduced you to the winning entries i<\/a>n the Summer AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards™ – now we have the photos for all the winners. Enjoy!<\/span>

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PLATINUM HONORS<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
Platinum Honors™, sponsored by Platinum Guild International, recognizes <\/span><\/div>\n
outstanding use of platinum in colored gemstone and\/or pearl jewelry in the five <\/span><\/div>\n
Spectrum Awards categories and for the Best Use of Color and Platinum. <\/span><\/div>\n
Platinum Honors™ has added: <\/span><\/div>\n
Entry Platinum Honors – <\/span>Bridal Wear under $2,500 (semi-mount only), <\/span><\/div>\n
Platinum Honors Innovation – Classical under $3,500 <\/span><\/div>\n
and Platinum Honors Innovation – Day Wear under $2,000. All prices retail.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Platinum Honors<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Bridal Wear<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
Whether gracing the bridesmaids or donning the bride, herself, this category captures all looks coming down the aisle. Engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and tiaras should be considered.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Ricardo Basta, <\/span>E. Eichberg, Inc. <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Century City, CA<\/span>
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.). <\/span>
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<\/span>Entry Platinum Innovation<\/span>
Bridal Wear<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
Whether gracing the bridesmaids or donning the bride, herself, this category captures all looks coming down the aisle. Engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and tiaras should be considered.<\/span><\/div>\n

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<\/b>William Travis, <\/i><\/b><\/span>William Travis Jewelry,<\/i><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\nChapel Hill, NC<\/span>
Platinum band featuring blue Sapphires (.54 ctw.), cognac Diamonds (.18 ctw.) and colorless Diamonds (.18 ctw.). <\/span>
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Platinum Honors
Business\/Day Wear<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Stylish, yet practical jewelry, for work, shopping or play. Entries should have simple elegance for a woman on the move.<\/span><\/div>\n

John Ford, Lightning Ridge Collection by John Ford<\/i><\/b>Galveston, TX
Platinum “Mirror” ring featuring a 3.65 ct. black Opal accented with Diamonds (.69 ctw.). <\/span><\/div>\n

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Entry Platinum Innovation
Business\/Day Wear<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Stylish, yet practical jewelry, for work, shopping or play. Entries should have simple elegance for a woman on the move.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jill Maurer, Jill Maurer<\/i><\/b>Raleigh, NC
Platinum “Verge” ring featuring a 11.19 ct. golden Zircon accented with natural colored Diamonds (1.23 ctw.). <\/span><\/div>\n
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Platinum Honors
Classical<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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.<\/p>\n

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Zoltan David, Zoltan David, LLC<\/i><\/b>Austin, 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.). <\/div>\n
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Entry Platinum Innovation
Classical<\/b><\/div>\n
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.<\/div>\n
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Lindsay Jane, Lindsay Jane Designs<\/i>Paso Robles, CA
Platinum ring featuring a 7.77 ct. Moonstone accented with purple and blue Sapphires (0.97 ctw.). and Diamonds (0.52 ctw.). <\/div>\n

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<\/span>Platinum Honors<\/span>
Evening Wear<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Ford, <\/span>Lightning Ridge Collection by John Ford<\/span><\/i><\/b>Galveston, TX<\/span>
Platinum “Electric Blue” necklace featuring black Opal (197 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (6.27 ctw.). <\/span>
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Platinum Honors
Men’s Wear<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mark Schneider, Mark Schneider Design<\/i><\/b>Long Beach, CA<\/span>
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.). <\/span><\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.agta.org\/awards\/2016Summer-winners.htm<\/p>\n
PHOTO CREDIT: All AGTA Spectrum Awards™ and Cutting Edge Award Winner photos by Brian Moghadam Photography.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2458,2070,61,626,271,734],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2348"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2349,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2348\/revisions\/2349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}