Events & AwardsJan 31, 2023
Gucci Is Getting a Gem AwardEvents & AwardsMar 16, 2023
Amanda’s Style File: Sparkling Gems
See 15 fabulous pieces from the 2023 Gem Award for Jewelry Design nominees: Anita Ko, Kirsty Stone, and Ron Anderson and David Rees.
A pair of hand-cut amber and 18-karat gold earrings from Ten Thousand Things. Founded and helmed by Ron Anderson and David Rees, Ten Thousand Things is one of the three nominees for the 2023 Gem Award for Jewelry Design.
Jewelry design is personal. The expression “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” explains why different jewelry speaks so differently to individuals.
However, there are trailblazers and visionaries whose work has such a strong aesthetic, they shape the future of design.
That is why Jewelers of America’s Gem Awards category for Jewelry Design features three nominees every year.
This year’s nominees all have unique design perspectives, working with different materials and mediums to speak to their customers.
This Amanda’s Style File celebrates the designs, while Friday night’s Gem Awards will celebrate the designers behind the designs.
The nominees for the 2023 Gem Award for Jewelry Design are: Ron Anderson and David Rees, Tenthousandthings; Anita Ko, Anita Ko; and Kirsty Stone, Retrouvaí.
See five designs from each in the slideshows below.
Anita Ko
However, there are trailblazers and visionaries whose work has such a strong aesthetic, they shape the future of design.
That is why Jewelers of America’s Gem Awards category for Jewelry Design features three nominees every year.
This year’s nominees all have unique design perspectives, working with different materials and mediums to speak to their customers.
This Amanda’s Style File celebrates the designs, while Friday night’s Gem Awards will celebrate the designers behind the designs.
The nominees for the 2023 Gem Award for Jewelry Design are: Ron Anderson and David Rees, Tenthousandthings; Anita Ko, Anita Ko; and Kirsty Stone, Retrouvaí.
See five designs from each in the slideshows below.
Anita Ko
Anita Ko “Atlas” marquise diamond bracelet in 18-karat white gold ($36,650)
Anita Ko “Bianca” earring with pear diamond studs set in 18-karat white gold ($7,200)
Anita Ko “Olivia” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($58,100)
Anita Ko pavé diamond oval bracelet with emerald-cut blue sapphire center set in 18-karat yellow gold ($80,850)
Anita Ko 18-karat yellow gold “Zoe” choker with emerald center ($48,950)
Retrouvaí
Retrouvaí Domino pendants in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds (price upon request)
Retrouvaí one-of-a-kind “XO” necklace in 14-karat yellow gold with emerald, sapphires and onyx inlay (price upon request)
Retrouvaí one-of-a-kind Talisman pendant in 14-karat yellow gold with emerald in lapis (price upon request)
Retrouvaí one-of-a-kind “Lollipop Ring” in 14-karat yellow gold with royal blue sapphire in chrysoprase (price upon request)
Retrouvaí one-of-a-kind “Lollipop Cuff” in 14-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
Ten Thousand Things
Ten Thousand Things Crystal Small Chandelier 18-karat gold earrings ($1,540)
Ten Thousand Things opal pyramid ring with Lightning Ridge black opal in 22-karat gold ($9,000)
Ten Thousand Things Emerald Crystal Pendant with natural emerald crystal slice in 18-karat gold
Ten Thousand Things XL Totem Earrings featuring hand-cut amber in 18-karat gold ($4,195)
Ten Thousand Things hand-cut aquamarine line necklace ($3,850)
More on Events & Awards
The Latest
IndependentsJun 25, 2025
Marissa Collections Opens in Nantucket as Legal Fight ContinuesThe Vault’s Katherine Jetter is accusing the retailer of using info she shared for a potential partnership to move into Nantucket.
CrimeJun 25, 2025
Customs Nabs Another Big Shipment of Fake Cartier, Van Cleef JewelryAgents seized 2,193 pieces, a mix of counterfeit Cartier “Love” and “Juste Un Clou” bracelets, and Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Alhambra” design.
CollectionsJun 25, 2025
Splash into Karina Choudhrie’s Collection of Underwater Circus PerformersThe designer brought her children’s book, “The Big Splash Circus,” to life through a collection of playful fine jewelry characters.
Brought to you by
Investing in the Next Generation of Bench JewelersThe Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.
SourcingJun 25, 2025
2025 AGTA Spectrum Awards Open for EntriesThe organization has also announced this year’s slate of judges.
Weekly QuizJun 20, 2025
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
EditorsJun 24, 2025
The Best New Jewelry from Couture 2025, Part 2Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares 20 additional pieces that stood out to her at the Couture show.
IndependentsJun 24, 2025
Colorado Bench Jeweler Celebrates 50 Years With Local RetailerLori Tucker started at Williams Jewelers when she was 18 years old.
Brought to you by
Jewelers of America is Headed to Las Vegas for JCK 2025The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.
WatchesJun 24, 2025
Citizen’s New ‘Fantastic Four’ Watch Is Literally Super The “Marvel | Citizen Zenshin” watch is crafted in Super Titanium and has subtle nods to all four “Fantastic Four” superheroes on the dial.
MajorsJun 24, 2025
Tacori, QVC to Launch Exclusive Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry CollectionThe “XO Tacori” collection was designed to blend luxury and accessible pricing.
GradingJun 23, 2025
GIA Names New President and CEO Pritesh Patel, the lab’s chief operating officer, will take over as president and CEO of GIA.
Recorded WebinarsJun 23, 2025
Watch: Top Trends at Couture, JCK Las Vegas 2025National Jeweler and Jewelers of America discuss the standout jewelry trends and biggest news to emerge from the shows this year.
SourcingJun 23, 2025
Diamond Producers, Organizations to Kick in Money to Promote Natural DiamondsSignatories to the “Luanda Accord” committed to allocating 1 percent of annual diamond revenue to the Natural Diamond Council.
Events & AwardsJun 23, 2025
Gem Awards Now Accepting Nominations for 2026Nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation will be accepted through July 30.
TrendsJun 20, 2025
Dua Lipa Stays On-Trend With Chunky Engagement RingThe singer’s ring ticks off many bridal trends, with a thick band, half-bezel setting, and solitaire diamond.
TrendsJun 20, 2025
Piece of the Week: Yvonne Léon’s ‘Python Gold’ BraceletThe bracelet references vintage high jewelry and snake symbolism as a playful piece where a python’s head becomes a working belt buckle.
CrimeJun 18, 2025
7 Men Indicted in $100M Brinks Jewelry HeistThe heist happened in Lebec, California, in 2022 when a Brinks truck was transporting goods from one show in California to another.
AuctionsJun 18, 2025
Historic ‘Marie-Thérèse Pink’ Diamond Fetches $14M at Christie’sThe 10-carat fancy purple-pink diamond with potential links to Marie Antoinette headlined the white-glove jewelry auction this week.
EditorsJun 18, 2025
Q&A: Caryl Capeci Dives Into Cruise Jewelry ShoppingThe Starboard Cruises SVP discusses who is shopping for jewelry on ships, how much they’re spending, and why brands should get on board.
AuctionsJun 18, 2025
16th-Century ‘Gresham Grasshopper’ Ring Sells for $56KThe historic signet ring exceeded its estimate at Noonans Mayfair’s jewelry auction this week.
CollectionsJun 18, 2025
Kirk Kara Celebrates 135 Years With New JewelsTo mark the milestone, the brand is introducing new non-bridal fine jewelry designs for the first time in two decades.
SourcingJun 18, 2025
Gemfields Sells 36-Carat Rough RubyThe gemstone is the third most valuable ruby to come out of the Montepuez mine, Gemfields said.
TechnologyJun 18, 2025
Alex Brown Named President of Smithee GroupFounder and longtime CEO Ben Smithee will stay with the agency, transitioning into the role of founding partner and strategic advisor.
EditorsJun 17, 2025
The Best New Jewelry from Couture 2025, Part 1Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares 20 of her favorite pieces from the jewelry collections that debuted at Couture.
ColumnistsJun 17, 2025
Peter Smith: Is Your Comp Plan a Hiring Hindrance?If you want to attract good salespeople and generate a stream of “sleeping money” for your jewelry store, then you are going to have to pay.
AuctionsJun 17, 2025
Colored Gemstones, Signed Jewels Shine in Sotheby’s High Jewelry SaleThe top lot was a colorless Graff diamond, followed by a Burmese ruby necklace by Marcus & Co.
MajorsJun 17, 2025
Amanda Gizzi Gets a Promotion at JAGizzi, who has been in the industry since 2001, is now Jewelers of America’s senior vice president of corporate affairs.
