Platinum Guild International announced the winners of the third annual JCK 2012 Platinum Innovation Awards during a press conference on June 3 at JCK Las Vegas.
An Editor’s Choice and Buyer’s Choice winner was selected in seven different design categories. A Best in Show award was chosen as a culmination of all votes.
Each of the winners, listed below, received a prize package worth $50,000.
Platinum Engagement Ring
· Editor’s Choice: Uneek Fine Jewelry platinum and diamond engagement ring
· Buyer’s Choice: Lieberfarb platinum and diamond engagement ring
Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2,500 retail)
· Editor’s Choice: Alishan platinum and diamond semi-mount engagement ring (below)
· Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatché signature engagement ring
Platinum Wedding Band
· Editor’s Choice: A. Jaffe platinum twisted eternity band
· Buyer’s Choice: Omi Privé platinum diamond and sapphire eternity band
Platinum Men’s Jewelry
· Editor’s Choice: Pioneer Gems platinum moonstone, sapphire, and diamond cufflinks
· Buyer’s Choice: Novell platinum and black diamond ring
Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)
· Editor’s Choice: Simon G platinum and diamond pendant (below)
· Buyer’s Choice: Mercury Ring platinum and diamond earrings
Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
· Editor’s Choice: Oscar Heyman platinum, opal, emerald bead, and diamond necklace
· Buyer’s Choice: Erik Stewart platinum, diamond, and sapphire ring
Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry
· Editor’s Choice: Goshwara platinum and emerald bead flower earrings (below)
· Buyer’s Choice: Stuller platinum, sapphire, and diamond ring
Best in Show
· Designs by Vatché signature engagement ring
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