JCK - January 2009

Cover Story

Spectrum Awards 2009
Judging for the 25th edition of the American Gem Trade Association's Spectrum Awards took place Oct. 25—26 in New York. Criteria were overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, broad-base consumer appeal, and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones.