For the 11th annual Jewelers’ Choice Awards, voters were swept into the celestial orbit of a pair of golden, diamond-dusted shining-star ear drops in what’s now unquestionably the year of the earring
Photograph by Mikael Schulz
Stylist Jessica Willis / Jewelry Editor Rima Suqi
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
14k yellow gold ascending star drop earrings with 0.51 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,320; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
BEST BRIDAL DESIGN
Over $10,000
Bold & Beautiful ring with 4.02 ct. rose-cut natural pinkish pear-shape diamond with 1.34 cts. t.w. light pink and 1.63 cts. t.w. white accent diamonds in 18k rose and white gold; $28,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
$5,001–$10,000
Bruna 18k white gold round split-shank engagement ring with 1.55 cts. t.w. diamonds; $5,475 (without center stone); Gabriel & Co.; 212-519-1400; gabrielny.com