The 10 pieces below were selected by a panel of design experts as the first place winners in their categories for showcasing the most creativity, artistry, style and excellence in design.
Best in Show
Retailer Giraux Fine Jewelry Designed by Sarkis Sarkissian San Francisco, CA $40,000 Platinum ring containing a heat treated 9.05 ct. octagonal step cut natural sapphire, prong set with 2 antique cut marquise (1.10 ctw) and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.17 ctw). |
Supplier Katherine Jetter Designed by Katherine Jetter Boston, MA $39,300 Unicorn ring featuring a square emerald cut tanzanite (11.77ct), tapered baguette diamonds (1.15ct), and ombre blue sapphire (2.01ct) set in 18K yellow gold and blue rhodium finish. |
Retail Winners
Up to $2,000 Wright’s Jewelry Designed by Jennifer Beatty Fallston, NC $2,000 14K white gold “Lotta Love” ring containing 13 marquise diamonds ranging from (1) .47CT, (7) .40CT. (1) .19CT, (4) .12CT totaling 1.18ctw. This ring was created from 3 separate rings from special men in her life. |
$2,001-$5,000 Avianti Jewelry Designs Designed by Ani Babayan and Avi Babayan La Cañada, CA $4,980 14K yellow gold necklace featuring a 78.67 carat Boulder Opal with green-blue and black hues and 42 round natural pavé diamonds. The necklace has a paper clip Italian chain attached on both sides of the stone. |
$5,001-$10,000 Schullin Designed by Marianne Köle Graz, Austria $5,580 This ring features a 11.09 carat teardrop cut citrine and a total of 62 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.36ct (G/VS1) set in 18K rose gold. |
$10,001-$50,000 Schullin Designed by Hans Schullin Graz, Austria $21,900 18K rose gold “Smile” necklace with a total of 144 brilliant cut diamonds of 3.06ct (G/VS1) are pavé set in every other arch. In the center, the necklace features a diamond-set 18K white gold smile and 12 orange sapphires of 1.80ct. |
Supplier Winners
Up to $2,000 Jorge Valdes Fine Jewelry Designed by Jorge Valdes Astoria, NY $1,495 18K rose gold Sparks studs with round white diamonds (0.14 ctw, F/VS quality). |
$2,001-$5,000 Martha Seely Design Designed by Martha Seely Carlisle, MA $4,775 Stardust Dangle Earrings in 14K white gold with tanzanites (5.8 ctw), sapphires, (3.20 ctw), and diamonds (1.35 ctw). |
$5,001-$10,000 Tabayer Designed by Tabayer Miami, FL $6,400 Handcrafted 18K fairmined rose gold Oera ring with a 1.32 carat brown diamond. |
$10,001-$50,000 Renisis Designed by Sardwell New York, NY $38,000 18K yellow gold Guardian Gold Temple Pendant with a central golden South Sea Pearl framed with diamond patterns and on the back, shibori inspired cut out designs in platinum. The back of the pearl is also framed with a cherry blossom motif. The Pendant hangs from a strand of golden ombre 9-11mm South Sea Pearls and 18K clasp with Akoya pearls and diamond pave. |
The 2023 CASE Awards are sponsored by Synchrony and Aurora Payments. The CASE Awards is open only to employees of JA Member companies.
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