Gem Awards Now Accepting Nominations for 2026
Nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation will be accepted through July 30.

The Gem Awards Committee is accepting self-nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation.
Nominations will be accepted now through July 30.
“The self-nomination process allows designers, editors, and retailers to share their unique accomplishments from the past year in their own voice,” said Amanda Gizzi, senior vice president of corporate affairs at JA.
“We look forward to reviewing every compelling submission for the 24th annual Gem Awards.”
The event honors individuals and companies whose work elevates the visibility and artistry of fine jewelry and watches.
The Gem Awards Committee will review all submissions and select the final nominees and honorees for each category.
A panel of industry experts will then vote to choose the winners.
An independent firm then tabulates the results, which will remain confidential until the winners are revealed live during the Gem Awards.
The 2026 Gem Awards Committee is comprised of:
Chair Marion Fasel, The Adventurine;
Sarin Bachmann, JCK and Luxury;
David Bonaparte, JA;
Sam Broekema, Natural Diamond Council;
Gannon Brousseau, Couture;
Annie Doresca, Black in Jewelry Coalition;
Tanya Dukes, industry journalist;
Dorit Engel, Chanel;
Jennifer Gandia, Greenwich St. Jewelers;
Michelle Graff, National Jeweler;
Lauren Harwell Godfrey, Harwell Godfrey;
Sue Hopeman, Robbins Brothers Jewelers;
Sally Morrison, De Beers Group;
Rebecca Moskal, Communiqué; and
Jill Newman, industry journalist.
The Gem Awards are slated to take place on March 13, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and journal advertisements for the 2026 Gem Awards are also now available.
For nomination guidelines, tickets, sponsorship packages, and advertising opportunities, visit the Gem Awards website.
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