Platinum Honors - 27th annual AGTA Spectrum Awards

November 2010


Platinum once again took center stage at the 27th annual AGTA Spectrum Awards, a competition that celebrates outstanding design using colored gemstones.

An impressive 74 platinum entries were submitted in this year’s competition, several of which were entered into new entry price-pointed categories including Platinum Innovation in Bridal Wear and Platinum Innovation in Day Wear, sponsored by Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA).

Winners of the “Platinum Honors” category are awarded with a generous prize package valued at more than $15,000 including several high profile publicity opportunities, professional photography of the winning piece, featured on PGI’s consumer website, PreciousPlatinum.com, a customized poster of the winning piece, featured in a trade advertisement – all of which aims to generate national brand awareness and desire for the winning designer

“Platinum Honors” 2011 Winners:

Best Use of Platinum and Color

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Judy Evans, Omi Gems, Inc. Platinum “Princess of Ratnapura” bracelet featuring nine round Sapphires (14.0 ctw.) and round Diamonds (8.48 ctw.).

Bridal Wear

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Yehouda Saketkhou, Yael Designs: Platinum “Triad” ring featuring a 6.34 ct. unheated blue Sapphire accented with white Diamonds (1.03 ctw.).

Platinum Innovation Bridal Wear

Robert Pelliccia, J.R. Dunn Jewelers: Platinum ring featuring a 1.37 ct. round blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.46 ctw.) and blue Sapphires (.28 ctw.).

Day Wear

Maria Canale, Richard Krementz Gemstones: Platinum “Wave” pendant featuring a 2.18 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (3.72 ctw.).

Platinum Innovation Day Wear

Ron Lodholz, Stonehaven Jewelry Gallery: Platinum ring featuring a 1.41 ct. Aquamarine accented with Diamonds (.06 ctw.).

Evening Wear

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Ralph Wobito, Zultanite Gems, LLC: Platinum earrings featuring Zultanite (Diaspore) briolettes (25.15 ctw.) accented with white Diamonds (0.95 ctw.).

Classical

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Christopher Olson, Molina Fine Jewelers: Platinum “Temple of the Sacred Heart” ring featuring a 10.05 ct. oval untreated Ruby accented with white Diamonds (7.18 ctw.) and Rubies (.22 ctw.).

Men’s Wear

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Alan Friedman, Alan Friedman: Platinum ring with a cushion-cut purple Spinel (6.62 ct.).

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