Best of the Best 2022

BEST OF BEST OF THE BEST THE BEST 2022

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2022

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Best Earring Design $5,001 - $10,000

Silver Jewelry

$500 & Under

Gold Jewelry

Best Necklace Design

Best Price Point

Best Ring Design

Colored Stone Jewelry

Silver Jewelry

$2,500 & Under

$2,500 & Under

$5,000 & Under

$2,500 & Under

$500 & Under

$501 - $1,000

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$500 & Under

Mixed Metal Jewelry: $2,500 & Under

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BEST OF THE BEST

CONTENTS

BEST OF THE BEST

THE WINNERS & FINALISTS OF THE JEWELERS CHOICE AWARDS

2022

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Editors and Inf luencers

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Colored Diamond Jewelry

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Diamond Jewelry

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Colored Stone Jewelry

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Lab-Grown Diamond and/or Gemstone Jewelry

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Personalized Jewelry

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Pearl Jewelry

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Gold Jewelry

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Silver Jewelry

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Mixed Metal Jewelry

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Fashion/Bridge Jewelry

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Men’s Jewelry

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Best Price Point

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Best Ring Design

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Best Earring Design

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Best Necklace Design

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Best Bracelet Design

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Best Bridal Design

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Best Statement Piece

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ONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards winners! Two years ago, in the early days of the pandemic, who could have imagined that jewelry sales would soar to neverbefore-seen heights by the time the world began to emerge from the crisis? Over the past year, especially, we’ve seen this industry thrive by embracing innovation at all turns. None of our collective success, however, could have happened without the great designs that are the backbone of this business.

Whether they’re everyday styles with enduring symbols (like this year’s ultra-wearable grand prize winner, Shy Creation’s Paper Hearts paper clip chain bracelet with heart-shaped carabiner) or gala-ready evening jewels, such as the glamorous colored stone styles by Parlé Jewelry Designs and Yael Designs that impressed JCK’s editors, the jewels featured in this Best of the Best compendium point the way to another successful year for the trade.

We couldn’t have pulled it together without the help of our topnotch editorial team (Amy Elliott, Karen Dybis, Brittany Siminitz, Melissa Bernardo, and yours truly) and our most influential social media supporters Hannah Becker (@diamondoodles), Severine Ferrari (@engagement101), Benjamin G. Guttery (@thirdcoastgems), Danielle Miele (@gemgossip), Erica Silverglide (@gemologygeek), and Becky Stone (@diamondsinthelibrary).

Congrats again—to Shy Creation for its grand prize and numerous other accolades, and to all the companies that submitted entries.

Our industry would be nowhere without you!

VICTORIA GOMELSKY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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BEST OF THE BEST

Meet the Judges of the New Editors’ & Influencers’ Choice Awards EDITORS

VICTORIA GOMELSKY

MELISSA ROSE BERNARDO

Victoria has been the EIC of JCK since 2010, and is a frequent ­contributor to The New York Times. She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in political science and earned her MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University.

She is based in Los Angeles.

At JCK, Melissa spends her time searching for Stores We Adore, scouting red carpet trends, and penning punny headlines. Three nights a week, you’ll find her at the theater, reviewing shows for outlets such as New York Stage Review and Entertainment Weekly.

EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

MANAGING EDITOR

KAREN DYBIS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Karen reports daily for JCKonline on independent jewelers, designer stories, family-owned stores, and the lighter side of jewelry. Her work also has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, Glamour.com, and The Detroit News. She is the author of four local-history books.

BRITTANY SIMINITZ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Britt got her start in the industry working for a ­familyowned retailer after college.

She loves exploring the work of both ­emerging and newto-her jewelry designers. She lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband and daughters.

AMY ELLIOTT CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Amy is the author of ­JCKonline’s style- and culturefocused All That Glitters blog, known for its lively curations, designer spotlights, and vintage jewelry–related topics.

Her work has also appeared in ­DuJour, Caviar Affair, Martha Stewart Weddings, Galerie, and 1st Dibs’ blog The Study.

INFLUENCERS

HANNAH BECKER

SEVERINE FERRARI

BENJAMIN G. GUTTERY

DANIELLE MIELE

An artist, gemologist, and consultant, Hannah founded ­Diamondoodles as the ­expression of years of fine arts training, glitter theory, and sparkle obsession. Her followers appreciate her unique ability to educate and her eye for color.

Severine is the founder of Engagement 101, the first multimedia platform ­for couples planning ­engagements.

In 2018, she debuted Propose Too, an ­initiative to highlight women who flip the script and propose to their boyfriends.

Benjamin started Third Coast Gems six years ago to ­spotlight the industry at large and up-and-coming talent. Over his 15-year career, he has been ­featured in such publications as the New York Post, JCK, the Observer, InStore, and Forbes.

Danielle has been a jewelry collector since she was 4. But her career in the ­industry ­officially began in 2008 with her blog, Gem ­Gossip.

She ­focuses on trends, antique jewels, celebrity style, designers, and gem/jewelry education.

@DIAMONDOODLES

@ENGAGEMENT101

ERICA SILVERGLIDE

@GEMOLOGYGEEK

Erica uses her GIA training and unabashed love of rocks, minerals, and gems to give color-loving Instagrammers a #Gemacation. Follow her when you need a GemGeekOut.

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@THIRDCOASTGEMS

@GEMGOSSIP

BECKY STONE @DIAMONDSINTHELIBRARY

A writer/editor–turned–professional jewelry lover (and founder of the blog Diamonds in the Library), Becky is on a quest to discover the world’s most noteworthy jewels.

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BEST OF THE BEST

Colored Diamonds OVER $10,000

WINNER PAULA CREVOSHAY

FINALIST NOVEL COLLECTION

I nf l u encers ’ Ch o i ce

WINNER

FINALIST POMPOS JEWELRY

Edi to rs’ Cho i c e

WINNER

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BEST OF THE BEST

Diamonds OVER $10,000

WINNER GABRIEL & CO. Edi to r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

Diamonds $2,501–$10,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST SHY CREATION

WINNER TARIQ RIAZ

In f lu e n c e rs’ Choice

WINNER

JEWELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2022

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BEST OF THE BEST

FINALIST SHY CREATION

Diamonds $2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST BERCO JEWELRY

WINNER GABRIEL & CO.

Colored Stones OVER $10,000

WINNER PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

FINALIST MARISA PERRY ATELIER

FINALIST DALLAS PRINCE DESIGNS In fl uen cer s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

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CELEBORN ART JEWELLERY

BEST OF THE BEST

Colored Stones $2,501–$10,000

WINNER PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

FINALIST TRÉSOR

Edito r s’ C h o ic e

WINNER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Colored Stones $2,500 & UNDER

WINNER MICHOU

FINALIST ALAMEA HAWAII

FINALIST SHY CREATION

JEWELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2022

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BEST OF THE BEST

Lab-Grown

Ed i t o r s’ C h o i ce

WINNER

ALL PRICE POINTS

FINALIST BRILLIANT EARTH

WINNER SMILING ROCKS

In f lu e n c e rs’ Choice

FINALIST STULLER

WINNER

Personalized ALL PRICE POINTS

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Inf l u e nc e r s’ C h o ic e

WINNER WINNER GABRIEL & CO. Edi to r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

FINALIST STULLER

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JEWELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2022

BEST OF THE BEST

Pearl OVER $2,500

WINNER MASTOLONI FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

WINNER PAULA CREVOSHAY

Pearl $2,500 & UNDER

WINNER SHY CREATION

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST MAURA GREEN JEWELRY Ed i t o rs’ & In f lu e n c e rs’

WINNER

JEWELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2022

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BEST OF THE BEST

Gold

Inf l u e nc e r s’ Choice

FINALIST JYE

OVER $2,500

WINNER WINNER SHULA NEW YORK

Edi to r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

Gold $2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO. WINNER ALAMEA HAWAII

FINALIST STULLER

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FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

BEST OF THE BEST

Silver

WINNER SAMUEL B. COLLECTION

OVER $1,000

In fl uen c e rs’ Cho i c e

WINNER

FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

FINALIST PIYARO

BY AIYA DESIGNS

Silver $501–$1,000

WINNER SAMUEL B. COLLECTION FINALIST ALAMEA HAWAII

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

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BEST OF THE BEST

Silver $500 & UNDER

WINNER GABRIEL & CO. FINALIST SAMUEL B. COLLECTION

Edito r s’ C h o ic e

WINNER

FINALIST ALAMEA HAWAII

WINNER LIKA BEHAR COLLECTION Ed it o r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

Mixed Metal OVER $1,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

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BEST OF THE BEST

Mixed Metal $1,000 & UNDER

In fl uen cer s’ Cho i ce

WINNER LIKA BEHAR COLLECTION

WINNER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST SAMUEL B. COLLECTION

Fashion/Bridge OVER $500

WINNER BERND WOLF

FINALIST LIKA BEHAR COLLECTION

Edi t o r s’ Choice

WINNER FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

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BEST OF THE BEST

Fashion/Bridge $500 & UNDER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER ANIA HAIE

In fl uen cer s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

FINALIST ARY D’PO

Men’s OVER $2,500

FINALIST PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

Ed i t o rs’ & In f lu e n c e rs’

WINNER

FINALIST PAULA CREVOSHAY WINNER CARLEX BY CROWNRING

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BEST OF THE BEST

Men’s $2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST STULLER

WINNER GALATEA JEWELRY FINALIST SAMUEL B. COLLECTION

Best Price Point $501–$1,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST SHY CREATION

WINNER ASHER JEWELRY Inf lu e n c e rs’ Choice

WINNER

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Price Point $500 & UNDER

WINNER ALAMEA HAWAII

FINALIST SHY CREATION

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Best Ring OVER $10,000

WINNER NOVEL COLLECTION

FINALIST MARISA PERRY ATELIER In fl uen cer s’ Cho i ce

FINALIST POMPOS JEWELRY

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WINNER

Ed i t o rs’ Choice

WINNER

BEST OF THE BEST

Best Ring $2,501–$10,000

WINNER PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

Ed i t o rs’ Choice

WINNER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Best Ring $2,500 & UNDER

WINNER SHY CREATION

FINALIST I.REISS

FINALIST ALAMEA HAWAII

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Earring OVER $10,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

YAEL DESIGNS

In flu e nc e r s’ C h o ic e

WINNER

FINALIST NORMAN SILVERMAN

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Earring $5,001–$10,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO. WINNER ALAMEA HAWAII Edi to r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

Best Earring

FINALIST NOVEL COLLECTION

$5,000 & UNDER

FINALIST I.REISS WINNER SHY CREATION

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Necklace OVER $10,000

WINNER YAEL DESIGNS

FINALIST PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS

Edi to r s’ Cho i ce

WINNER

In f l u en cer s’ C h o i ce

WINNER FINALIST A.JAFFE

Best Necklace $5,001–$10,000

WINNER GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER JUST JULES FINALIST SHY CREATION

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Necklace $5,000 & UNDER

FINALIST SHY CREATION

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER ALAMEA HAWAII

Best Bracelet OVER $2,500

WINNER SUSAN GORDON JEWELRY In fl u en c e r s’ Choice

WINNER Ed i t o rs’ Choice

WINNER

FINALIST SHY CREATION

FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Bracelet $2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST STULLER

BES T IN SHO W WINNER SHY CREATION

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Bridal OVER $10,000

FINALIST A.JAFFE

FINALIST MARISA PERRY ATELIER Ed i t o r s’ Choice

WINNER WINNER ANYE DESIGNS

Best Bridal $2,501–$10,000

FINALIST FANA

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER NOAM CARVER In f lu e n c e rs’ Choice

WINNER

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Bridal $2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO. WINNER FANA

FINALIST BRILLIANT EARTH

Best Statement Piece OVER $30,000

WINNER RICARDO BASTA FINE JEWELRY Edit o rs’ & In flu e n c e rs’

WINNER FINALIST POMPOS JEWELRY

FINALIST YAEL DESIGNS

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BEST OF THE BEST

Best Statement Piece $10,000–$30,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

WINNER SEVAN DESIGNS

FINALIST VAHAN JEWELRY

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Index A.JAFFE ...................................................... 27, 31

NOAM CARVER ......................................... 31

ALAMEA HAWAII ...................................... 13, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29 ANIA HAIE................................................... 20

NORMAN SILVERMAN ............................ 24 NOVEL COLLECTION ................................. 10, 22, 25

ANYE DESIGNS ......................................... 31

PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS ..................... 12, 13, 20, 23, 24, 27

ARY D’PO .................................................... 20

PAULA CREVOSHAY ................................. 10, 15, 20

ASHER JEWELRY....................................... 21

PIYARO BY AIYA DESIGNS ..................... 17

BERCO JEWELRY ...................................... 12

POMPOS JEWELRY .................................. 10, 22, 33

BERND WOLF ............................................ 19

RICARDO BASTA FINE JEWELRY ........... 33

BRILLIANT EARTH .................................... 14, 33

SAMUEL B. COLLECTION ........................ 17, 18, 19, 21

CARLEX BY CROWNRING........................ 20

SEVAN DESIGNS ....................................... 34

CELEBORN ART JEWELLERY .................. 12

SHULA NEW YORK ................................... 16

DALLAS PRINCE DESIGNS ...................... 12

SHY CREATION .......................................... 11, 12, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30

FANA ........................................................... 31, 33 GABRIEL & CO. .......................................... 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34 GALATEA JEWELRY .................................. 21 I.REISS ........................................................ 23, 25 JUST JULES ............................................... 27

SMILING ROCKS ....................................... 14 STULLER ..................................................... 14, 16, 21, 30 SUSAN GORDON JEWELRY .................... 29 TARIQ RIAZ ................................................ 11 TRÉSOR ....................................................... 13

JYE .............................................................. 16

VAHAN JEWELRY...................................... 11, 15, 17, 18, 29, 34

LIKA BEHAR COLLECTION ....................... 18, 19

YAEL DESIGNS .......................................... 24, 27, 33

MARISA PERRY ATELIER ......................... 12, 22, 31 MASTOLONI ..............................................15 MAURA GREEN JEWELRY .......................15 MICHOU ...................................................... 13

This company index is published as a convenience and not as part of the Jewelers’ Choice Awards contract. Every care has been taken to index companies correctly. No allowance will be made for errors due to spelling, incorrect page numbers, or failure to insert or include information.

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AWARD WINNING INNOVATIVE DESIGN