INSTORE Design Awards - INSTOREMAG.COM https://instoremag.com/instore/instore-design-awards/ News and advice for American jewelry store owners Mon, 29 May 2023 07:10:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Rainbow Jewelry https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-rainbow-jewelry/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-rainbow-jewelry/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 07:34:37 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95913 Jye’s International Inc. Dome ring in 18K white gold with multicolor rose-cut sapphires (15.71 TCW) and round brilliant diamonds (0.33 TCW), $7,800 Sari Brown: The beauty and vibrancy of these stones give them a place of honor on the wearer’s hand. Amy Elliott: Don’t save this stunner for special occasions. The palette on display here […]

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Jye’s International Inc.

Dome ring in 18K white gold with multicolor rose-cut sapphires (15.71 TCW) and round brilliant diamonds (0.33 TCW), $7,800

Sari Brown:

The beauty and vibrancy of these stones give them a place of honor on the wearer’s hand.

Amy Elliott:

Don’t save this stunner for special occasions. The palette on display here feels very everyday wearable.

Lesley Davis:

Beautifully faceted rose cuts add a gorgeous pop of color to this statement-making cocktail ring!



C3 Designs

Rainbow Row House pendant is hand fabricated in sterling silver with cabochon-cut jasper (13.2 TCW), peridot (0.46 TCW), garnet (0.45 TCW), amethyst (0.36 TCW), fire opal (0.26 TCW), citrine (0.24 TCW), green topaz (0.23 TCW) and blue topaz (0.24 TCW), $1,850



Gumuchian

Nutmeg Multi Color cuff in 18K yellow gold with round blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires (14.33 TCW), $50,000


RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

Kimberly Collins Colored Gems

Inside-Outside Rainbow Hoop earrings in 18K yellow gold with rainbowcolor sapphires (5.64 TCW) and diamonds (0.46 TCW), $9,690

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Heart Jewelry https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-heart-jewelry/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-heart-jewelry/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 07:25:27 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95905 Zeghani Jewelry (1st and Retailer’s Choice) Flaming Heart necklace in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (0.43 TCW), $1,920 Shannon Green Long: This delicate design has an edgy feel that takes the traditional heart to a new level. Jessica Armstrong: What an amazing everyday necklace! Kina Andersson: A pendant beaming with love. Exactly what the world […]

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Zeghani Jewelry (1st and Retailer’s Choice)

Flaming Heart necklace in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (0.43 TCW), $1,920

Shannon Green Long:

This delicate design has an edgy feel that takes the traditional heart to a new level.

Jessica Armstrong:

What an amazing everyday necklace!

Kina Andersson:

A pendant beaming with love. Exactly what the world needs now.



Jye’s International Inc.

Heart motif bracelet in 18K white gold with diamonds (1.48 TCW), $5,940



LORIANN Jewelry

Juliette heart motif pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold with inverted round and baguette-cut diamonds (0.52 TCW), $2,470

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-best-statement-piece/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-best-statement-piece/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 07:12:26 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95899       Zeki Karaca Jewellery (1st and Retailer’s Choice) Peacock pen in 24K and 14K gold and sterling silver with transparent enamel, hand engraving, sapphires (5.71 TCW), cabochon-cut tourmalines (4.18 TCW), fancycolor diamonds (4.01 TCW), H-color VS-clarity diamonds (3.93 TCW), and a mosaic of turquoise, lapis and emerald, $39,000 Shannon Green Long: No words […]

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Zeki Karaca Jewellery (1st and Retailer’s Choice)

Peacock pen in 24K and 14K gold and sterling silver with transparent enamel, hand engraving, sapphires (5.71 TCW), cabochon-cut tourmalines (4.18 TCW), fancycolor diamonds (4.01 TCW), H-color VS-clarity diamonds (3.93 TCW), and a mosaic of turquoise, lapis and emerald, $39,000

Shannon Green Long:

No words describe the talent and workmanship on this exquisite museum-quality ink pen. It’s sadly a lost art.

Jessica Armstrong:

The details in the piece are absolutely brilliant!

Kina Andersson:

A true testament to beauty and the art of jewelry. Artistry and craftmanship at its best.


Gumuchian

Cascade earrings in platinum with round brilliant diamonds (10.82 TCW) and baguette-cut diamonds (2.69 TCW), $70,000



Holly Yashi

Lana Talisman earrings in niobium, 22K gold plating and 22K gold-plated sterling silver ear 2nd wires, $165

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Lab-Grown Diamonds & Gemstones https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-lab-grown-diamonds-gemstones/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-lab-grown-diamonds-gemstones/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 16:24:17 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95805 Paul Klecka (1st and Retailer’s Choice) Monica ring in platinum with a 2.13-carat F-color, VVS2-clarity lab-grown diamond with trillion-cut side and channel-set straight baguette-cut diamonds (0.95 TCW), $14,900 Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell: An interesting update to a classic style. Kathy Zaltas: What a beautifully structured ring! I love the multiple stone shapes! […]

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Paul Klecka (1st and Retailer’s Choice)

Monica ring in platinum with a 2.13-carat F-color, VVS2-clarity lab-grown diamond with trillion-cut side and channel-set straight baguette-cut diamonds (0.95 TCW), $14,900

Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell:

An interesting update to a classic style.

Kathy Zaltas:

What a beautifully structured ring! I love the multiple stone shapes!



Smiling Rocks

One-of-a-kind Magnificent Peacock brooch in 18K yellow gold with lab-grown blue, green and white diamonds (3.00 TCW), $8,899


 

Salesone LLC

Cross pendant necklace in 18K-gold ionic-plated stainless steel with black ionic plating with a labgrown diamond accent on a box chain, $165

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Personalized Jewelry https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-personalized-jewelry/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-personalized-jewelry/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 13:40:09 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95791 Scribe Jewelry Large Gateway Medallion with Florets pendant in 14K yellow gold with labradorite, opal, violet-color amethyst, emerald and diamonds discreetly reads Love (chain not included), $4,455 Sari Brown: This piece is a metaphor for life itself. Wearing this would represent inspiration and determination for me. Amy Elliott: Look at all the value you get […]

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Scribe Jewelry

Large Gateway Medallion with Florets pendant in 14K yellow gold with labradorite, opal, violet-color amethyst, emerald and diamonds discreetly reads Love (chain not included), $4,455

Sari Brown:

This piece is a metaphor for life itself. Wearing this would represent inspiration and determination for me.

Amy Elliott:

Look at all the value you get in this piece: diamonds, colored gemstones, intricate goldwork—I love the tactile surface these details create, too.

Lesley Davis:

I love the antique feel to this personalized piece. It brings a sense of Old World craftsmanship to a modern design.



Gabriel & Co.

Bujukan Personalized bangle in 14K yellow gold can be engraved, $1,750


 

Stuller

Family Loop necklace in 14K yellow gold with multicolor gemstones and diamonds (0.07 TCW), $839


RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

C3 Designs

Date of Discovery pendant is hand carved in sterling silver holds a 54.6-carat quartz crystal point (found by the artist’s children at the Coleman Mine in Arkansas) with an 8.0-carat trillioncut peridot and the date of discovery cast in blackened silver, $1,220

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Enamel https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2022-best-enamel/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2022-best-enamel/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 13:27:59 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95789 Yael Designs Hexagon Enamel necklace in 18K white gold with blue enamel, a 3.87-carat hexagon-shape aquamarine and diamonds (0.52 TCW), $8,764 Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell: The bold framing sets off the gemstone beautifully. Kathy Zaltas: The beautiful center stone pops because it is surrounded by diamonds and dark blue enamel! Gabriel & […]

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Yael Designs

Hexagon Enamel necklace in 18K white gold with blue enamel, a 3.87-carat hexagon-shape aquamarine and diamonds (0.52 TCW), $8,764

Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell:

The bold framing sets off the gemstone beautifully.

Kathy Zaltas:

The beautiful center stone pops because it is surrounded by diamonds and dark blue enamel!



Gabriel & Co.

Long Pear Drop earrings in 14K yellow gold with white enamel, blue topaz (2.85 TCW) and diamonds (0.25 TCW), $2,400


 

Lord Jewelry (3rd and Retailer’s Choice)

One-of-a-kind Starburst ring in 18K yellow gold with enamel, rubies (4.06 TCW) and diamonds (0.30 TCW), $9,000

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Price Point Under $5,000 https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-price-point-under-5000/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-price-point-under-5000/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 21:13:21 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95619 Gabriel & Co. Stud earrings in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (0.02 TCW), $410 Sari Brown: Love the simplicity yet interesting design of these earrings. Amy Elliott: The perfect giftable for anyone on your list. Not too sweet, not too dainty, and entirely chic. Lesley Davis: A sweet stud that would look great in any […]

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Gabriel & Co.

Stud earrings in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (0.02 TCW), $410

Sari Brown:

Love the simplicity yet interesting design of these earrings.

Amy Elliott:

The perfect giftable for anyone on your list. Not too sweet, not too dainty, and entirely chic.

Lesley Davis:

A sweet stud that would look great in any piercing!



Shy Creation

Lock & Key necklace in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (0.02 TCW), $495


 

Berco Jewelry (3rd and Retailer’s Choice)

Necklace in 14K white gold with a 2.50-carat checkerboard- and baguette-cut blue topaz and diamonds (0.05 TCW), $490

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Men’s Jewelry https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-mens-jewelry/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-mens-jewelry/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 20:12:06 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95611 Omi Privé (1st and Retailer’s Choice) Band in 18K white gold ring with black rhodium and a 3.04-carat emerald-cut blue spinel, round diamonds (1.50 TCW) and round alexandrite (0.11 TCW), $18,000 Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell: What an exquisite design! This ring has it all for the men— it’s masculine, unique, sharp-looking and […]

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Omi Privé (1st and Retailer’s Choice)

Band in 18K white gold ring with black rhodium and a 3.04-carat emerald-cut blue spinel, round diamonds (1.50 TCW) and round alexandrite (0.11 TCW), $18,000

Carolyn Brigman and Elizabeth and Bill Campbell:

What an exquisite design! This ring has it all for the men— it’s masculine, unique, sharp-looking and has hidden details.

Kathy Zaltas:

This ring is so wearable and speaks of both strength and beauty.



Bleu Royale for CrownRing Inc.

Black Geometric band in 14K gold with black rhodium plating and tantalum is 10 mm wide and set with black diamonds (0.91 TCW), $4,199


 

Samuel B. Jewelry

Forte ring in sterling silver with a cushion-shape cabochon-cut malachite, $419

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INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Best Fashion/Bridge Jewelry https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2022-fashion-bridge-jewelry/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2022-fashion-bridge-jewelry/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 08:47:07 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=82130   Evocateur (1st Place and Retailer’s Choice) White Lillies cuff in 24K gold leaf over brass with enamel and original art by Mari Gyorgyey is handmade in the U.S., $378 David Brough: The infusion of such appealing original art makes this piece stand out. Sarah McGuire: The color of the enamel work is striking. Alexis […]

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Evocateur (1st Place and Retailer’s Choice)

White Lillies cuff in 24K gold leaf over brass with enamel and original art by Mari Gyorgyey is handmade in the U.S., $378

David Brough:

The infusion of such appealing original art makes this piece stand out.

Sarah McGuire:

The color of the enamel work is striking.

Alexis Padis:

A painting in a bangle! I enjoy the colors and overall aesthetic. I look at this bracelet and feel serenity sweep over my body.

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Gabriel & Co.

Open cuff bangle in sterling silver with rock crystal, turquoise, and beaded stations, $475


 

 

Ti Sento-Milano TIE

Coffee Bean ring in rhodium- and 18K gold-plated sterling silver, $169

 


 

 

Judith Ripka TIE

Vienna Stirrup cuff in sterling silver with a rhodium finish, equestrian hardware motifs, and diamonds (0.19 TCW), $1,450

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INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Earring Over $5,000 https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-earring-over-5000/ https://instoremag.com/instore-design-awards-2023-earring-over-5000/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 02:46:18 +0000 https://instoremag.com/?p=95329 Campbellian Collection Moonbeam earrings in 18K white gold with black rhodium, rainbow moonstones (22.45 TCW) and diamonds (0.85 TCW), $26,000 Shannon Green Long: Beautiful drop earrings with perfect scale and balance. I love the contrast of the blackened white gold and diamond with the moonstone. Jessica Armstrong: I can see the movement in this design, […]

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Campbellian Collection

Moonbeam earrings in 18K white gold with black rhodium, rainbow moonstones (22.45 TCW) and diamonds (0.85 TCW), $26,000

Shannon Green Long:

Beautiful drop earrings with perfect scale and balance. I love the contrast of the blackened white gold and diamond with the moonstone.

Jessica Armstrong:

I can see the movement in this design, not to mention the glow of these stones. Kina Andersson: The softness of moonstones in combination with dramatic black color turn the classical chandelier earring into contemporary, edgy elegance.


 

 

 

Erica Courtney TIE

Carved Ice Jade Circle earrings in 18K yellow gold with cushion-cut blue zircon (7.13 TCW), diamond pavé (0.99 TCW) and marquise-shape diamonds (1.36 TCW) on Huggie Hoop earrings, $31,500


 

 

 

Uneek Designs TIE  (2nd and Retailer’s Choice)

Royal Gemini platinum earrings with oval blue sapphires (8.11 TCW), marquiseshape diamonds (1.22 TCW) and pear-shape diamonds (2.47 TCW), $103,175

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