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The deadline to submit is June 16.
The 2025 CASE Awards debuts updates to the competition, including expanded and restructured pricing categories and the opportunity for designers to submit more than one entry per category.
New York—Jewelers of America has opened entries for its 2025 CASE Awards.
The annual jewelry design competition honors JA members who exhibit Creativity, Artistry, Style, and Excellence in jewelry design.
It is open to all employees of JA member retailers and suppliers.
Entries will be accepted through June 16.
This year’s competition debuts new updates, including expanded and restructured pricing categories to better reflect the breadth of design and value, JA said.
Winners will be awarded in the following eight categories:
Retail Members: Jewelry up to $5,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry up to $5,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $10,001 to $20,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry $10,001 to $20,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $20,001 to $75,000 retail value; and
Supplier Members: Jewelry $20,001 to $75,000 retail value.
The “Best in Show” category winners will be selected from all entries, with one retailer and one supplier receiving the honor.
Designers may also now submit more than one entry per category, for an unlimited number of entries.
“The CASE Awards celebrate the exceptional creativity and craftsmanship of our members by giving them the opportunity to submit original designs for national recognition,” said Amanda Gizzi, director of PR and events at Jewelers of America.
“This competition shines a spotlight on the talent within our industry, encourages innovation, and showcases stunning jewelry that can be discovered at JA member companies.”
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The annual jewelry design competition honors JA members who exhibit Creativity, Artistry, Style, and Excellence in jewelry design.
It is open to all employees of JA member retailers and suppliers.
Entries will be accepted through June 16.
This year’s competition debuts new updates, including expanded and restructured pricing categories to better reflect the breadth of design and value, JA said.
Winners will be awarded in the following eight categories:
Retail Members: Jewelry up to $5,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry up to $5,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $10,001 to $20,000 retail value;
Supplier Members: Jewelry $10,001 to $20,000 retail value;
Retail Members: Jewelry $20,001 to $75,000 retail value; and
Supplier Members: Jewelry $20,001 to $75,000 retail value.
The “Best in Show” category winners will be selected from all entries, with one retailer and one supplier receiving the honor.
Designers may also now submit more than one entry per category, for an unlimited number of entries.
“The CASE Awards celebrate the exceptional creativity and craftsmanship of our members by giving them the opportunity to submit original designs for national recognition,” said Amanda Gizzi, director of PR and events at Jewelers of America.
“This competition shines a spotlight on the talent within our industry, encourages innovation, and showcases stunning jewelry that can be discovered at JA member companies.”
A panel of industry experts will judge entries on overall design, marketability, wearability, and quality of manufacture.
The two-part judging process will begin with a virtual pre-judging round, then finalists will submit physical pieces for the final in-person evaluation.
Winners will receive a customized CASE Awards trophy and national trade and consumer media exposure.
JA will also promote all entrants through a social media and a digital marketing campaign.
For more information on the CASE Awards and to submit designs, visit JA’s website or call JA Member Services at 800-223-0673.
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