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Five designer members and five supplier members received the honors in Jewelers of America’s annual design competition.
This tapered diamond ring by Lucketté at Sierra Jewelry Co. is one of 10 winners of Jewelers of America’s 2022 CASE Awards design competition.
New York—Jewelers of America has announced the winners of its 32nd annual CASE Awards.
The awards recognize JA members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style, and excellence in jewelry design.
First place winners of the competition were chosen out of more than 140 entries in eight categories.
One retail member winner and one supplier member winner were chosen in each of the following categories: jewelry up to $2,000; jewelry $2,001 to $5,000; jewelry $5,001 to $10,000; and jewelry $10,001 to $50,000.
One retailer and one supplier entry were also named “Best in Show.”
“The CASE Awards has a rich history of shining a spotlight on custom design and craftsmanship from Jewelers of America Members nationwide,” said Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America.
“The work of bench jewelers and jewelry designers is an essential part of the jewelry experience, and the work of these talented Jewelers of America members contributes to a positive experience and enhanced consumer confidence.”
Winners were chosen by a panel of judges, who evaluated the entries based on four criteria: overall design, marketability, originality, and quality of manufacture.
The judges were Jeffery Bolling, Jeffery B. Jewelers; Brecken Branstrator, National Jeweler; Deirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design; Amanda Gizzi, Jewelers of America; Jennifer Heebner, JenniferHeebner.com; and Adrianne Sanogo, Black in Jewelry Coalition and GIA Graduate Gemologist.
All winners will get a customized CASE Award trophy and media coverage.
See the winners in the slideshow below.
The awards recognize JA members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style, and excellence in jewelry design.
First place winners of the competition were chosen out of more than 140 entries in eight categories.
One retail member winner and one supplier member winner were chosen in each of the following categories: jewelry up to $2,000; jewelry $2,001 to $5,000; jewelry $5,001 to $10,000; and jewelry $10,001 to $50,000.
One retailer and one supplier entry were also named “Best in Show.”
“The CASE Awards has a rich history of shining a spotlight on custom design and craftsmanship from Jewelers of America Members nationwide,” said Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America.
“The work of bench jewelers and jewelry designers is an essential part of the jewelry experience, and the work of these talented Jewelers of America members contributes to a positive experience and enhanced consumer confidence.”
Winners were chosen by a panel of judges, who evaluated the entries based on four criteria: overall design, marketability, originality, and quality of manufacture.
The judges were Jeffery Bolling, Jeffery B. Jewelers; Brecken Branstrator, National Jeweler; Deirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design; Amanda Gizzi, Jewelers of America; Jennifer Heebner, JenniferHeebner.com; and Adrianne Sanogo, Black in Jewelry Coalition and GIA Graduate Gemologist.
All winners will get a customized CASE Award trophy and media coverage.
See the winners in the slideshow below.
Retailer, Jewelry up to $2,000. White & Ivory Fine Jewelry, Designed by Alina Kim. 18-karat rose gold bezel ruby and diamond ring (0.55 total carats) ($1,750)
Retailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000. Avianti Jewelry Designs, Designed by Ani Babayan and Avedis Babayan. Australian boulder opal ring (6.05 carats) with pavé-set round diamonds (0.30 total carats) set in 14-karat rose gold ($3,678)
Retailer: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000. Schullin, Designed by Hans Schullin. White coral bead and red coral branch necklace with diamonds (0.83 total carats) set in 18-karat white gold ($6,100)
Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000. Lucketté at Sierra Jewelry Co., Designed by Louisa Bir. Tapered diamond ring (7.80 total carats) set in platinum ($22,000)
Retailer: Best in Show. Rogers Jewelry Co., Designed by David Kirk. 14-karat white and yellow gold snake dagger pendant with black jade inlay handle, opal, amethyst, emerald, and ruby eyes ($4,900)
Supplier: Jewelry up to $2,000. Martha Seely Design, Designed by Martha Seely. 14-karat yellow gold dangle earrings with London blue topaz (4.6 total carats), chrome diopside, and enamel ($1,995)
Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000. Martha Seely Design, Designed by Martha Seely. Solstice 2 earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds, spessartite, London blue topaz, citrine, amethyst, Swiss blue topaz, chrome diopside, tanzanite, pink tourmaline, and rhodolite garnet ($3,910)
Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000. K8 Jewelry, Designed by Kate Hubley. Vive Collection shoulder duster earrings with 20 graduated freshwater pearls, Ceylon sapphires (1.20 total carats) and diamonds (0.26 total carats) set in 18-karat gold ($5,900)
Supplier: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000. Jack Ferrero Inc., Designed by Arman Agekyan. 18-karat yellow, white, and rose gold flower ring featuring a 9.44-carat green moonstone with white diamonds, fancy yellow diamonds, green garnet, ruby, and multi-colored sapphires ($27,000)
Supplier: Best in Show. AG Gems, Designed by Raja Mehta. 18-karat rose and white gold ring featuring a 4.38-carat untreated Burmese spinel, Ceylon pink sapphire baguettes (1.82 total carats), Ceylon round pink sapphires (0.73 total carats, round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.97 carats) and princess-cut diamonds (0.62 carats) ($30,000)
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