Jewelers of America announced the winners of its annual national retailer design competition at the JA New York Winter Show, Feb. 24–26.
“Jewelers of America’s retail design competition is the only national platform that showcases the craft and creativity of independent jewelers,” said JA president and CEO David J. Bonaparte in a statement. “The jewelry entered reflects the remarkable jewelry available from Jewelers of America member stores nationwide.”
The winners of the 2013 CASE Awards are:
Women’s Jewelry Under $2,000
Christopher P. Eiland, Sartor Hamann; Lincoln, Neb.
Druzy quartz pendant with diamond melee
Women’s Jewelry $2,000–$5,000
Melanie Yadegar, Jahan Diamond Imports; San Francisco
Drop earrings in 18k gold with more than 4 cts. t.w. fancy yellow and white diamonds. (This also won the Buyers’ Choice CASE Award in this category.)
Women’s Jewelry Over $5,000
Scott Anderson, Union Diamond; Atlanta
14k white and yellow gold and diamond pendant with a 0.89 ct. center stone surrounded by 1.21 cts. t.w. diamonds
Palladium Jewelry
Randall R. Hurt, AVA Goldworks; Hannibal, Mo.
Hand-fabricated 19.43 ct. aquamarine and palladium pendant surrounded by 2.52 cts. t.w. diamonds and a pearl
Men’s Jewelry
Yan Shu Djap, Sunshine Jewelry Inc.; Philadelphia
18k gold men’s ring with 3.5 ct. ruby center stone and accent diamonds
Silver Jewelry
Michael Taher, Jewelry by Michael Taher; East Rutherford, N.J.
55 mm wide Tahara Butterfly cuff in hammered sterling silver with burned and melted edges
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