Supplier Bulletin

CASE Awards: Celebrating Creativity & Craftsmanship for 30 Years

Supplier BulletinJul 03, 2024

CASE Awards: Celebrating Creativity & Craftsmanship for 30 Years

Sponsored by Jewelers of America

2009 Winners: (top row) Mark Abbott Jewelers, Regan Jewelers, Metal Benders Jewelry Gallery (bottom row) AVA Goldworks (two), The Gem Vault
2009 Winners: (top row) Mark Abbott Jewelers, Regan Jewelers, Metal Benders Jewelry Gallery (bottom row) AVA Goldworks (two), The Gem Vault
2013 Winners: (top row) Union Diamond, Sunshine Jewelry Inc, AVA Goldworks, (bottom row) Jewelry by Michael Taherm, Sartor Hamann, Jahan Diamond Imports
2013 Winners: (top row) Union Diamond, Sunshine Jewelry Inc, AVA Goldworks, (bottom row) Jewelry by Michael Taherm, Sartor Hamann, Jahan Diamond Imports
2018 Winners: (top row) C3 Designs, Faye Kim, (bottom row) Faye Kim, Ricardo Basta
2018 Winners: (top row) C3 Designs, Faye Kim, (bottom row) Faye Kim, Ricardo Basta
2022 Retailer Winners: (top row) Avianti Jewelry Designs, Rogers Jewelry, (center) Schullin, (bottom row) Luckette at Sierra Jewelry Co, White & Ivory Fine Jewelry
2022 Retailer Winners: (top row) Avianti Jewelry Designs, Rogers Jewelry, (center) Schullin, (bottom row) Luckette at Sierra Jewelry Co, White & Ivory Fine Jewelry
2023 Supplier Winners: (top row) Jorge Valdes, Tabayer, (center) Martha Seeley, (bottom row) Katherine Jetter, Renisis
2023 Supplier Winners: (top row) Jorge Valdes, Tabayer, (center) Martha Seeley, (bottom row) Katherine Jetter, Renisis
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Jewelers of America's national design competition, now known as the CASE Awards, started back in 1990 as a way to honor the industry's most creative, innovative and unique custom work. Each year, a panel of expert judges select the top winners in various categories, who receive exposure in all the major trade publications as well as consumer press.
 
The CASE Awards -- which stands for Creativity, Artistry, Style, and Excellence -- is a long-standing benefit for Jewelers of America retailer and supplier members. Each year the competition sees an impressive line-up of entrants, encapsulating the magic that this industry produces. The design competition is open to Jewelers of America members only.

Interested in entering your custom jewelry designs? Enter the 2024 CASE Awards by July 17, the JA Membership Team will follow up to complete your membership if you're not already a member.


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