RAPAPORT... The Platinum Guild USA named the winners of its third annual JCK Platinum Innovation Awards. Winners were chosen in seven different design categories with an “Editor’s Choice” and “Buyer’s Choice” winner in each design category. A “Best in Show” award was also selected as a culmination of all votes. Each winner received $50,000 prize package.
The winners in each category are as follows, and all prices are based on manufacturer's suggested retail price:
Platinum Engagement Ring
Editor’s Choice: Uneek fine jewelry platinum and diamond engagement ring, $336,452
Buyer’s Choice: Lieberfarb platinum and diamond engagement ring, $3,207
Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2,500 retail)
Editor’s Choice: Alishan platinum and diamond semi-mount engagement ring, $2,490
Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatche signature engagement ring, $2,400
Platinum Wedding Band
Editor’s Choice: A. Jaffe platinum twisted eternity band, $3,180
Buyer’s Choice: Omi Prive platinum diamond and sapphire eternity band, $12,500
Platinum Men’s Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Pioneer Gems platinum moonstone, sapphire and diamond cufflinks, $45,000
Buyer’s Choice: Novell platinum and black diamond ring, $5,435
Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3,500 retail)
Editor’s Choice: Simon G platinum and diamond pendant, $2,750
Buyer’s Choice: Mercury Ring platinum and diamond earrings, $2,500
Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Oscar Heyman platinum, opal, emerald bead and diamond necklace, $200,000
Buyer’s Choice: Erik Stewart platinum, diamond and sapphire ring, $16,500
Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Goshwara platinum and emerald bead flower earrings.
Buyer’s Choice: Stuller Platinum, sapphire and diamond ring, $3,446
Best in Show
Designs by Vatche signature engagement ring.
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