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Platinum Honors, sponsored by Platinum Guild International, recognizes outstanding use of platinum in colored gemstone and\/or pearl jewelry in the five Spectrum Awards categories and for the Best Use of Color and Platinum. New for this year, Platinum Honors adds three new categories: Platinum Honors Innovation \u2013 Bridal Wear under $2,500, Platinum Honors Innovation \u2013 Classical under $3,500 and Platinum Honors Innovation \u2013 Day Wear under $2,000.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Judy Evans, Omi Gems, Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Platinum “Princess of Ratnapura” bracelet featuring nine round Sapphires (14.0 ctw.) and round Diamonds <\/span><\/span><\/span>(8.48 ctw.)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Evening Wear – Platinum Honors<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Ralph Wobito, Zultanite Gems<\/a>, LLC: Platinum earrings featuring Zultanite (Diaspore) briolettes (25.15 ctw.) <\/span><\/span><\/span>accented with white Diamonds (0.95 ctw.).<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Christopher Olson, Molina Fine Jewelers:<\/a> Platinum “Temple of the Sacred Heart” ring featuring a 10.05 ct. <\/span><\/span><\/span>oval untreated Ruby accented with white Diamonds (7.18 ctw.) and Rubies (.22 ctw.).<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Yehouda Saketkhou, Yael Designs:<\/a> Platinum “Triad” ring featuring a 6.34 ct. unheated blue Sapphire <\/span><\/span><\/span>accented with white Diamonds (1.03 ctw.)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Robert Pelliccia, J.R. Dunn Jewelers<\/a>: Platinum ring featuring a 1.37 ct. round blue Sapphire accented with <\/span><\/span><\/span>Diamonds (.46 ctw.) and blue Sapphires (.28 ctw.)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Maria Canale, Richard Krementz Gemstones<\/a>: Platinum “Wave” pendant featuring a 2.18 ct. Paraiba <\/span><\/span><\/span>Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (3.72 ctw.).<\/span><\/span> $\"\"$ <\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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