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Ana Khouri To Receive 2026 Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence
Founded by jeweler and sculptor Ana Khouri, the brand is “expanding the boundaries of what high jewelry can be.”
Ana Khouri will be presented with the Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence at 24th annual Gem Awards gala, scheduled for March 13 in New York City.
New York—Jewelers of America and the Gem Awards committee announced Thursday that Ana Khouri will receive the 2026 Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence.
The honor is given to a brand or company for a collection, or series of collections, that increase consumer demand for high jewelry.
Ana Khouri is the jeweler and artist behind the brand. She studied fine arts, specializing in sculpture, and has been creating jewelry since 2002.
Khouri founded her eponymous label in 2013, opening a salon in New York. In 2020, she was nominated for a Gem Award in the jewelry design category.
The honor is given to a brand or company for a collection, or series of collections, that increase consumer demand for high jewelry.
Ana Khouri is the jeweler and artist behind the brand. She studied fine arts, specializing in sculpture, and has been creating jewelry since 2002.
Khouri founded her eponymous label in 2013, opening a salon in New York. In 2020, she was nominated for a Gem Award in the jewelry design category.
Ana Khouri high jewelry has been exhibited at Phillips, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and TEFAF New York.
The brand’s one-of-a-kind pieces are shown exclusively at the New York salon, while numbered limited editions are presented at The Row stores worldwide.
The jewelry is crafted using 18-karat Fairmined gold, platinum, and ethically and responsibly sourced gemstones, according to the Ana Khouri website.
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The brand’s one-of-a-kind pieces are shown exclusively at the New York salon, while numbered limited editions are presented at The Row stores worldwide.
The jewelry is crafted using 18-karat Fairmined gold, platinum, and ethically and responsibly sourced gemstones, according to the Ana Khouri website.
The Gem Awards committee said it is honored to present Ana Khouri with the award.
“Through a sculptural approach rooted in fine art, the Ana Khouri brand has established a distinct and influential voice within high jewelry, defined by exceptional craftsmanship and ethical materials,” JA Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Amanda Gizzi said.
“Ana Khouri’s work continues to elevate the category, offering designs that resonate deeply with collectors while expanding the boundaries of what high jewelry can be.”
The high jewelry award will be presented at the Gem Awards gala, scheduled for March 13 in New York City.
The gala, now in its 24th year, honors the outstanding achievements of individuals or companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches.
Awards will be presented in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation. The nominees were announced in October.
In addition, Mark and Candy Udell of London Jewelers will receive the Gem Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Sponsorships, tickets, and advertising opportunities are available but limited.
For more details or to purchase, visit the Gem Awards website.
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