BEST OF BEST OF THE BEST THE BEST 2022
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2022
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Best Price Point
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Silver Jewelry
$2,500 & Under
$2,500 & Under
$5,000 & Under
$2,500 & Under
$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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Index
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
