The American Gem Trade Association has announced that they are now accepting entries to the AGTA Spectrum Awards. Some of the most respected awards in the Gem & Jewelry Industry, the Spectrum Awards have three distinct divisions. <\/p>\n

The Spectrum Awards<\/a> have 5 categories that range from Daywear to Men’s to Bridal. The Platinum Honors <\/a>division is sponsored by the Platinum Guild International and consists of five categories. And, this being an awards program from the premier Colored Gemstone Association, there is also a “Cutting Edge”<\/a> division.<\/p>\n

All entries also qualify for two “Honors” categories and “Best of Show”. <\/p>\n

Fashion Forward Honors<\/span> recognizes the outstanding use of colored gemstone and\/or cultured pearl beads in artful, trend-setting jewelry. All necklaces, earrings, bracelets or other jewelry that qualifies for judging in the AGTA Spectrum Awards\u2122 competition will automatically be qualified for Fashion Forward Honors judging.<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Honors<\/span> recognizes outstanding use of colored gemstones and cultured pearls in jewelry appropriate to be manufactured in production quantities. All designs that qualify for judging in the AGTA Spectrum Awards\u2122 competition will also automatically be qualified for Manufacturing Honors judging.<\/div>\n

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“The judging panel changes each year and consists of experts from different disciplines within the jewelry industry. Entries are judged on a solid criterion which includes overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, broad-base consumer appeal and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones. Each piece is examined by hand with an eye for craftsmanship and quality of the materials used.”<\/i><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
So – why should you enter the 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards? the video gives you some really important reasons…exposure…placement…<\/p>\n