Winners have been named in the 2014 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition hosted by the American Gem Trade Association. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the competition.
The competition was judged October 19-20 in New York, NY. Judges for the 2014 competition were retailer, Jennifer McCurry from Marissa Collections, fashion and beauty editor, Jennie Ma from The Knot, jewelry designer Barbara Heinrich from Barbara Heinrich Studio, lapidarist John Hatleberg, and manufacturer Jose Hess.
SPECTRUM AWARDS
Best of Category Winners:
- Best of Show
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- James Currens, J.W. Currens, Inc. - Platinum “Tropical Storm” ring featuring a 22.10 ct. Emerald accented with Diamonds (11.47 ctw.).
- Best Use of Color
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- Erica Courtney, Erica Courtney - 18K yellow gold earrings featuring boulder Opals (22.84 ctw.) and fire Opals (2.62 ctw.) accented with orange Sapphires (1.75 ctw.) and Paraiba Tourmalines (.70 ctw.).
- Best Use of Platinum and Color
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- Deirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design - Platinum “Coleman’s Smokey Blues” earrings featuring cushion-cut blue Spinels (3.86 ctw.) and lavender Spinels (4.02 ctw.) accented with multi-colored Sapphires, Garnets, Tourmalines and Diamonds.
- Best Use of Pearls
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- Anil Maloo, Baggins, Inc. - 18K white gold drop earrings featuring 32 Japanese Akoya cultured Pearls accented with round brilliant Diamonds (4.43 ctw.).
- 1st Place Fashion Forward
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- Katey Brunini, K. Brunini Jewels - Sterling and 18K yellow gold “Robot Heart” necklace featuring a 1363.96 ct. Opal heart accented with Diamonds (1.53 ctw.). The heart lights up in several patterns.
- 2nd Place Fashion Forward
Lydia Courteille, Meridian Jewelers - 18K oxidized white gold Seahorse cocktail ring featuring an Opal accented with Garnets, Sapphires and Amethysts.
- 3rd Place Fashion Forward
Lauren Harper, Lauren Harper Collection - 18K yellow gold “Kryptonite Pyramid” necklace featuring Chrysoprase and Diamonds.
Bridal Wear Sponsored by The Knot:
- Bridal Wear - 1st Place
Anil Maloo, Baggins, Inc. - 18K white gold drop earrings featuring 32 Japanese Akoya cultured Pearls accented with round brilliant Diamonds (4.43 ctw.).
- Bridal Wear - 2nd Place
Erica Courtney, Erica Courtney - 18K yellow gold “Something Blue” earrings featuring blue Opal drops (29.99 ctw.) accented with Aquamarines (5.03 ctw.), grey Sapphires (.43 ctw.) and Diamonds (1.10 ctw.).
- Bridal Wear - 3rd Place
Caysie van Bebber, CvB Inspired Design - Platinum “Aurora” ring featuring a 5.40 ct. unheated lavender Sapphire accented with Diamond melee (.80 ctw.).
- Bridal Wear - Platinum Honors
Bella Campbell, Campbellian - Platinum earrings featuring Rubies (6.00 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (1.05 ctw.).
- Bridal Wear - Entry Platinum Innovation
William Travis, William Travis Jewelry - Platinum ring featuring a 1.38 ct. cushion-cut yellow Sapphire.
- Bridal Wear - Gem Diva Award
Deirdre Featherstone, Featherstone Design - Platinum “Eternity” earrings featuring Moonstones (6.33 ctw.) accented with brilliant-cut Diamonds (5.76 ctw.) and gray Tahitian Pearls.
- Bridal Wear - Manufacturing Honors
Phillip Dismuke, Jewelsmith - Platinum “Halo” ring featuring a 1.87 ct. Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.35 ctw.).
- Bridal Wear - Honorable Mention
Cynthia Bach, Cynthia Bach, Inc. - Platinum drop earrings featuring blue marquise, double-faceted Aquamarines (113.23 ctw.) accented with seed Pearls and Diamonds.
Business/ Day Wear:
- Business/Day Wear - 1st Place
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- Jonathan Lee Rutledge, Jonathan Lee Rutledge, Inc. - 22K and 18K yellow gold “Blue Waters” necklace featuring Opal doublets and Diamonds (1.86 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - 2nd Place
Erica Courtney, Erica Courtney - 18K yellow gold earrings featuring boulder Opals (22.84 ctw.) and fire Opals (2.62 ctw.) accented with orange Sapphires (1.75 ctw.) and Paraiba Tourmalines (.70 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - 3rd Place
Gregore Morin, Gregore Joailliers - 18K white gold “Spring Time” earrings featuring Jade (24.20 ctw.), carved lemon Chrysoprase (17.80 ctw.) and Diamonds (.32 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - Platinum Honors
Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry - Platinum “Venus” ring featuring a 9.35 ct. rainbow Moonstone cabochon accented with Diamonds (.26 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - Entry Platinum Innovation William Travis, William Travis Jewelry - Platinum earrings featuring Agate (9.56 ctw.) drops accented with blue Sapphire briolettes (4.83 ctw.) and Lapis Lazuli beads (1.18 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - Gem Diva Award
Annie Fensterstock, Annie Fensterstock - 22K yellow gold and 18K white, pink, and yellow gold locket featuring a boulder Opal accented with white, pink and yellow Diamonds (2.55 ctw.).
- Business/Day Wear - Manufacturing Honors
Ricardo Basta, E. Eichberg, Inc. - 18K rose and yellow gold ring with honeycomb ajour pierced out detail featuring round brilliant Rubies (3.97 ctw.) in a star-point setting.
- Business/Day Wear - Honorable Mention
Marina Mellinas, Metal Kinetics - 18K yellow and white gold “Swirling” ring featuring a carved 41.18 ct. white Jade, accented with Peridots (3.94 ctw.), Aquamarines (1.61 ctw), brown and white Diamonds (.52 ctw.).
Evening Wear:
- Evening Wear - 1st Place
Leon Mege, Leon Mege, Inc. - Platinum and white gold “Blue Fin” ring featuring a 12.75 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline cabochon accented with Diamonds.
- Evening Wear - 2nd Place
Caroline Chartuni, Caroline C - 18K white gold earrings featuring Paraiba Tourmalines (14.10 ctw.), Emeralds (13.70 ctw.), Tanzanites (4.30 ctw.) and Diamonds (6.02 ctw.).
- Evening Wear - 3rd Place
Gwennie By Michael John, Michael John Jewelry - 18K white gold ring featuring a Diamond (4.12 ctw.) polar bear jumping between Opal icebergs (33.77 ctw.).
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