Best of the Best 2024

2024 BEST OF THE BEST

THE WINNERS & FINALISTS OF THE JEWELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

CONGRATS ARE IN ORDER! The 2024 JCK Jewelers’ Choice Award winners are in, and they’re more spectacular than ever!

That goes triple for this year’s grand-prize winner, the $600,000 Celestial Diamond lariat by Los Angeles–based Rahaminov. A cascade of pearshape diamonds, the necklace culminates in two pear-shape stones, one yellow and the other white, that should give lovers of natural diamonds plenty to crow about.

The rest of the winning JCA entries are as diverse as the trade itself. From everyday pieces, like Gabriel & Co.’s classic-with-a-twist stackable ring (Mixed Metal, all price points), to gala-worthy statement styles, like Omi Privé’s mesmerizing tourmaline and diamond earrings (Best Earring, Over $30,000), the best-of-the-best pieces featured in these pages are a reflection of our industry’s extraordinary capabilities.

They’re also a shortcut to the trade’s most talented designers. Be sure to check out JCA newcomers such as Vanessa Fernández, whose Double Curva hoop earrings are a standout in the Pearls category, and German Kabirski, whose Geiger natural rough citrine and orange sapphire ring (Colored Stones, $2,500 and under) impressed the judges with its unusual styling and accessibility.

Speaking of judges, a huge shout-out to our stellar panel—composed of our esteemed editors (Amy Elliott, Karen Dybis, Brittany Siminitz, Melissa Bernardo, and yours truly) and five social media stars, including Hannah Becker (@diamondoodles), Severine Ferrari (@engagement101), Benjamin G. Guttery (@thirdcoastgems), Erica Silverglide (@gemologygeek), and Becky Stone (@diamondsinthelibrary).

Congratulations again—to Rahaminov for its grand-prize win, and to all the companies that participated this year. We salute you!

VICTORIA GOMELSKY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PHOTO: JULIA GOMELSKY

Meet the Judges of the Editors’ Choice Awards

EDITORS

VICTORIA GOMELSKY

EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

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.

Editors’ Choice

MELISSA ROSE BERNARDO

MANAGING EDITOR

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 .

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 has also 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 family-owned retailer after college. She loves exploring the work of both emerging and new-to-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 1stDibs’ blog The Study.

Meet the Judges of the Influencers’ Choice Awards

INFLUENCERS

HANNAH BECKER

@DIAMONDOODLES

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.

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.

Influencers’ Choice

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.

BENJAMIN G. GUTTERY

@THIRDCOASTGEMS

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

SEVERINE FERRARI

@ENGAGEMENT101

Severine Ferrari is the editor-in-chief of Engagement 101, a digital magazine and community for people in love and ready to commit to a future together.

Colored Diamonds

ALL PRICE POINTS

WINNER NORMAN SILVERMAN DIAMONDS

Influencers’ Choice WINNER

Colored Stones

$5,001–$10,000

$2,501–$5,000

Colored Stones

$2,500 & UNDER

FINALIST

GERMAN KABIRSKI

WINNER SHY CREATION

FINALIST

C. KRISHNIAH CHETTY

Influencers’ Choice WINNER

PRICE POINTS

Mixed Metal

HAWAII

The Beauty of Standout Designs

WINNER OMI PRIVÉ

Editors’ & Influencers’ WINNER

WINNER MINED AND FOUND

OVER $2,500

STULLER Editors’ & Influencers’ WINNER

FINALIST

MARISA PERRY ATELIER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST JYE

WINNER GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST

FINALIST PIYARO BY AIYA DESIGNS

JEWELRY

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Editors’ & Influencers’ WINNER

FINALIST

JORGE REVILLA

CREATION

Editors’ & Influencers’ WINNER

$2,500 & UNDER

WINNER

THORSTEN

WINNER STULLER

GUITAR STRING

INTRODUCING MOANA & RIFF

GERMAN KABIRSKI

Editors’ Choice WINNER

Gende r - Neutral

ALL PRICE POINTS

Influencers’ Choice WINNER

WINNER MAURA GREEN DESIGN

Fashion/Bridge

WINNER

OCEAN JEWELRY

FINALIST

INOX JEWELRY

FINALIST

GABRIEL & CO.

JORGE REVILLA

FINALIST

PIYARO BY AIYA DESIGNS

WINNER OMI PRIVÉ

Editors’ Choice WINNER

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS

OVER $30,000

FINALIST

$10,001–$30,000

FINALIST DABAKAROV

WINNER YAEL DESIGNS

Influencers’ Choice WINNER

$5,001–$10,000

FINALIST GABRIEL & CO.

Best Bracelet

OVER $10,000

FINALIST YAEL DESIGNS

Best Bracelet

$2,501–$10,000

MARIA RZEWUSKA DESIGNERSCHMUCK

Editors’ Choice WINNER

WINNER SHY CREATION

FINALIST NOAM CARVER

Best Bracelet

$2,500 & UNDER

Best Ring

$5,001 – $10,000

$2,501–$5,000 FINALIST SHY CREATION

Best Ring

NOVEL COLLECTION

IZI CREATIONS

FINALIST

SHULA NEW YORK

FINALIST SHY CREATION

WINNER A.JAFFE

$2,500 & UNDER

Choice WINNER

JEWELRY DESIGNS

Best Necklace

Necklace

Best Wedding

Wedding

Best Wedding

$2,501–$5,000

WINNER GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST SYLVIE JEWELRY

FINALIST BRILLIANT EARTH

Best Wedding

$2,500 & UNDER

WINNER GABRIEL & CO.

FINALIST

FREDERICK GOLDMAN

FINALIST BRILLIANT EARTH

Best Statement Piece

OVER $100,000

GRAND PRIZE

Editors’ Choice

WINNER

FINALIST POMPOS JEWELRY

FINALIST

STEVEN

ROYCE

WINNER

RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS

Best Statement Piece

$30,001–$100,000

$10,000–$30,000

FINALIST SHY CREATION

FINALIST YAEL DESIGNS

Best Statement Piece

WINNER UNEEK JEWELRY

C. KRISHNIAH CHETTY

Index

COMPANY

A.JAFFE 40

AG GEMS & JEWELRY 15, 37

ALAMEA HAWAII ..................................... 20, 30, 32, 35, 38

ANGARA 30, 42

BRILLIANT EARTH ................................... 44, 45

C. KRISHNIAH CHETTY ............................ 18, 30, 48

DABAKAROV ............................................. 31, 32

DENNY WONG DESIGNS 41

FREDERICK GOLDMAN 44, 45

GABRIEL & CO. 13, 16, 20, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 45

GERMAN KABIRSKI 18, 20, 28

INOX JEWELRY ......................................... 29

IZI CREATIONS ......................................... 32, 38

JD&CO. A TRUNG DO’S GOLDSMITH COMPANY ......................... 13

JORGE REVILLA ........................................ 24, 29

JUST JULES 38

JYE 23, 28

MARIA RZEWUSKA DESIGNERSCHMUCK 35

MARISA PERRY ATELIER 16, 22, 23, 43, 48

MASTOLONI 19

MAURA GREEN DESIGN 28

MELLIKA .................................................... 15, 25, 48

MINED AND FOUND ................................. 23, 36

NEON GEMS ............................................. 37

NOAM CARVER 35, 43

BOOTH #

LUX817

Gems A33054

The Bridge 10123

Currents 22113

PC-710

VER2504-05

Design Collective 13023

The Bridge 12123

LUX701

Essentials & Tech 56120

Design Collective 13037

LUX400A

LUX303

Design Collective 14031

PC-400

LUX344

LUX1207

COMPANY

BOOTH # PP PP

NORMAN SILVERMAN DIAMONDS ..... 14, 37

NOVEL COLLECTION ................................ 38

OCEAN JEWELRY 24, 29

OMI PRIVÉ 15, 22, 25, 31, 43, 48

PARLÉ JEWELRY DESIGNS 15, 16, 41, 42, 43

PIYARO BY AIYA DESIGNS 14, 24, 29

POMPOS JEWELRY 12, 14, 15, 22, 31, 37, 41, 46

RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS 31, 37, 41, 46

REMBRANDT CHARMS 24

RENISIS ...................................................... 19

RICARDO BASTA FINE JEWELRY .......... 14

SEVAN DESIGNS ...................................... 12

SHULA NEW YORK 40, 42

SHY CREATION 12, 13, 18, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48

SMILING ROCKS 20

SOLO FOR DIAMONDS 20

STEVEN ROYCE ......................................... 34, 46

STULLER ..................................................... 19, 20, 23, 26, 28

SYLVIE JEWELRY ...................................... 44

THORSTEN ................................................ 26

UNEEK JEWELRY ...................................... 12, 15, 48

VAHAN JEWELRY 13

VANESSA FERNÁNDEZ STUDIO 19

XIYUE JEWELLERY (SHENZHEN) ........... 32

YAEL DESIGNS .......................................... 15, 16, 31, 34, 37, 41, 43, 48

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.

LUX323

LUX403

The Bridge 14135

LUX702

LUX730

Bridal 11061

LUX1031

LUX622

PC-670 12037

Design Collective 11042

TITIAN-2304-03

Lab Grown 5123

LUX1001

Currents 13089

LUX903

Bridal 15054

LUX1221

LUX317

LUX412