The winners were awarded $3,000 each to pursue a professional career in jewelry making and design.
Events & Awards
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Submissions in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Excellence will be accepted through Aug. 23.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the jewelry design contest and the deadline for entries has just been extended.
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![Brands in the Curated at Luxury Lifestyle segment will benefit from education sessions and one-on-one meetings with industry consultants Liz Kantner and Robin Kramer. Pictured here are the “Sun Goddess Supreme” ring and “Pyramid Rutilated Quartz” necklace by Sunlit Fine Jewelry, an exhibiting brand. Sunlit’s Sun Goddess Supreme Ring and Pyramid Rutilated Quartz Necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1fed1caab96c4ffcc5310cadea2b8e08.jpg)
Curated at Luxury Lifestyle will build on the former initiative, the Emerging Fine Jewelry Designer Incubator.
![Caitlin Albritton’s signature pieces are inlaid figures of women. Her collections also include stone inlay rings, pendants, cuffs, and earrings. Collage of Caitlin Albritton and her jewelry](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6c5e6a3f72ebd21afda9b7d9e52d5794.jpg)
Caitlin Albritton won the 19th annual Halstead Grant for emerging jewelry businesses.
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TJS is seeking jewelry manufacturing and technology experts to speak at its 2025 event.
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IGI can surpass your expectations when it comes to elevating your brand, protecting your business, training staff and more.
![Hosted by Jewelers of America and the Providence Jewelers Club, the Multifaceted Learning Workshop is set for July 17 at the Rhode Island School of Design. Jewelers of America learning workshop Providence logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/4de933c3eb28bff37eb3f1d380705c0d.jpg)
The one-day workshop will be held July 17 at the Rhode Island School of Design.
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![JIS Fall is returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Jewelers International Showcase Logo Statue](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1a89b92f3c8c5f27084c774b8a48a0dc.jpg)
The jewelry trade show will take place in Miami Oct. 6-9.
![A jewel from Matturi Fine Jewelry. Creative Director Satta Matturi will be one of several speakers at IAC’s upcoming Gold and Diamond Conference. Matturi Fine Jewelry totem jewel](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7e269e058c1810df66fca9b9fb38d045.jpg)
The 14th annual conference will host panels on cross-sector collaboration, industry sanctions, and more.
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As the demand for lab-grown diamond jewelry may still be increasing, the most notable change we are likely to see is price stabilization.
![The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons and NYC Jewelry Week Co-Founder Bella Neyman will host “Immediate Connections,” which features the work of Birabiro, Oblik Atelier, and MPR Jewelry. Immediate Connections](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6403b809080e5cb0a2b8fd5f3b080f59.jpg)
“Immediate Connections” will be on view from July 18-21.
![“The Experience,” the show organized by the Continental Buying Group, has moved to Nashville after finding success in Tampa, New Orleans, and Miami. CBG’s The Experience Logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b8f952258605c9d7dbb89326b4fe4808.jpg)
The show is slated for Sept. 9-11 in Downtown Nashville.
![A gold and opal necklace, circa 1900, by Louis Comfort Tiffany is one of more than 200 jewels featured in the Driehaus Museum’s new jewelry exhibition. (Photo by Michael Tropea) Louis Comfort Tiffany 1900 gold and opal necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/83ad31595d5b377e03da8eac4f87f04d.jpg)
The museum also will host jewelry heist-themed movie nights throughout the run of “Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective.”
![The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers mid-year conference will take place in connection with the Instore show, slated for Aug. 10 to 12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f8f692a1d58ae95707dbb486111b77bd.jpg)
The conference will focus on the “practical ‘how to’ of appraising gems and jewelry,” said NAJA Executive Director Gail Brett Levine.
![CRJC attendees will have access to the Instore Show’s show floor, education programs, and evening networking events. Instore and Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference Logos](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a338d70b904090b4c46ce7f1045700f6.jpg)
The partnership, now in its second year, allows CRJC attendees to register for a free Instore show badge.
![Jewelers of America is accepting entries for its annual CASE Awards, open to all employees of JA member retailers and suppliers now through July 17. Pictured here is last year’s Supplier “Best in Show” winner, the “Unicorn” ring from Katherine Jetter featuring an 11.77-carat square emerald-cut tanzanite. Katherine Jetter CASE Award winning ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a3107d057607803f12b5555c96d26dd6.jpg)
Submissions will be accepted now through July 17.
![The new Inoveo Platinum (grain pictured at left) and insights into engagement ring and fashion jewelry trends were among the highlights at the Stuller booth at JCK Las Vegas 2024. Platinum grain, an on-trend diamond engagement ring, and on-trend gold hoop earrings](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/430856127c27800ffd788e8b8c08c4cc.jpg)
On-trend engagement rings, bold gold jewelry, and a new platinum alloy were on display at the company’s busy booth.
![The Plumb Club has announced that Symposium ’25 will take place next year on the week of March 10. The Plumb Club logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/35889f1a2683992f7a208fbd8a088d34.jpg)
The educational event will return to New York City for a second year with a few changes.
![This necklace by designer Sevan Bicakci won a Couture Design Award in the “Best in Haute Couture” category. Sevan Bicakci Necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/494b6beb43902828e3850a386b915f1a.jpg)
Held on Saturday in Las Vegas, the annual awards show recognized brands and designers across 20 categories.
![The Sphere, a bougie cocktail lounge, and a new mini golf course are among the new ways to enjoy Las Vegas outside of the convention center. Famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6554d37d389c66556237cc8fb7c674a2.jpg)
National Jeweler rounded up five ways to spend the evening or treat your team.
![JCK Talks, the education sessions at JCK Las Vegas, run from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2. JCK Las Vegas show floor](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e0dd6e607236d1c564c78a129ebc3d00.jpg)
From social media strategy to colored gemstone updates, these are a few of the sessions JCK Las Vegas goers should attend.
![The Couture Show will offer education sessions throughout the show in the Cristal Ballroom and in the Bandol Ballroom. Couture Show logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/136b7d20f36f4088fd85105edc3fa27f.jpg)
The programming topics include gemology, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and more.
![Shiona Turini, a consultant, stylist, and costume designer who works with Beyoncé, will be honored at the upcoming Diamonds Do Good gala. Shiona Turini](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/962727e1710341582b323dd2439e56e8.jpg)
Shiona Turini will receive the “Diamond Influence Award.”
![The Black in Jewelry Coalition’s BIJC Collective is returning to Las Vegas, including, from left to right, Mukosha Mulenga of Eleora Gems, Jessenia Landrum of Jevela, Simone Smith of Simone I. Smith, and designer Dorian Webb. Black In Jewelry Coalition Collective](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/afd58e8040fef50c2f81a7f4367337eb.jpg)
The Black in Jewelry Coalition will showcase four designers at JCK Las Vegas and JCK Luxury.
![The Natural Diamond Council is opening its “Natural Diamond Club,” inside the Yardbird Table & Bar Restaurant in The Venetian, as pictured in the rendering above, from May 30 to June 2. Natural Diamond Council club JCK Las Vegas](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ed4ba59d551790dcae2b745be4046de9.jpg)
Appointments can be made ahead of time for access to exclusive events.
![Ahead of its annual trade show, InStore’s Cram Day Conference will take place Aug. 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Instore show 2024](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3aec99dc7b3ff8920c2d13d1344dde73.jpg)
The limited-seating learning event precedes its second annual trade show, which starts Aug. 11.
![Jewelers of America has named its 2024 “20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail” class. Jewelers of America 20 Under 40 2024 recipients](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/aa964294608c27c571e432210239c59a.jpg)
The annual list recognizes young professionals making an impact in jewelry retail.
![Jewelers of America (JA) has opened the application window for its new bench jeweler scholarship, as well as its ongoing JA Scholarship Program. Jewelers of America logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f281f566632fe646d307ccc7140018ce.jpg)
The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to two low-income students.
![The scholarship is in honor of Lonia Tate, who was a long-term associate at Ben Bridge Jeweler and the first black president of Executive Women International’s Seattle chapter. Ben Bridge Jeweler Logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b4f83f58179d8a70fa70cc88b2ef3263.jpg)
It will award a graduating high school student with about $10,000 toward a GIA diploma and an internship with the Seattle-based jeweler.
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