Accolades
Since competing in our first jewelry design competition in 2005, we have been honored to win over 40 awards. These awards are judged based on design, craftsmanship, and ease of wear. Please enjoy looking through our award winning designs.
2005
Missouri Jewelers Association Best of Show and 1st Place
Hand Fabricated Platinum and 18K Green Gold ring set with a trilliant cut natural Blue Sapphire and adorned with 94 round cut Diamonds.
2006
Missouri Jewelers Association 1st Place
18K Green Gold ring set with a cushion cut Yellow Beryl and six round Yellow Diamonds.
Missouri Jewelers Association Craftsmanship Award and 2nd Place
Hand formed bracelet from cold-rolled Palladium bar stock, embellished with 24K Yellow Gold wire, set with three Tahitian Pearls.
2007
Missouri Jewelers Association 1st Place
Hand Fabricated 18K Yellow Gold and Palladium Gent's ring set with a natural emerald cut Orange Sapphire and adorned with 16 round Diamonds.
Missouri Jewelers Association Craftsmanship Award and 1st Place
Hand Fabricated 14K Yellow Gold and Palladium earrings set with Green Tourmalines, Garnets, and Sunset Tourmalines, all trilliant cut, and adorned with 20 round Diamonds.
Missouri Jewelers Association 1st Place
Ring cast in Palladium from a hand carved wax and overlaid with Hand Fabricated Platinum plates & tubes. Set with a natural color-change oval Star Sapphire, Diamonds, and natural Alexandrites. The Star Sapphire changes from a faint purple in incandescent light to a green cast grey in sunlight. The Alexandrites exhibit a natural color change as well, from teal to purple.
American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Award 1st Place
We were honored to win a 1st place award in the Bridal division for this necklace. The AGTA Spectrum Awards is considered the most respected and prestigious creative award for the jewelry design industry.
2008
Hand Fabricated 14K White Gold hinged pendant set with a Black Opal to represent the Earth, a Sphene set in 18K Yellow Gold represents the sun, a moonstone for the moon & accented with White Diamond stars & Yellow Diamond accents, all hanging from a strand of graduated Tahitian Pearls.
Missouri Jewelers Association 1st Place
Hand Fabricated 18K Yellow Gold and Palladium necklace set with a Madeira Citrine and featuring hand formed chain at back.
2009
Missouri Jewelers Association Best of Show, Craftsmanship Award and 1st Place
14K White Gold Hand Fabricated enhancer pendant set with a radiant cut Aquamarine, two round Danburite and accented by round Diamonds. The back of the enhancer opens to allow the piece to be worn on Pearls.
Missouri Jewelers Association 1st Place
14K Rose Gold & Platinum ring, Hand Fabricated with round wire featuring a floral design, set with a Pink Spinel and six round Diamonds.
Missouri Jewelers Association 2nd Place
Hand Fabricated Platinum ring set with a trilliant cut natural Sapphire & accented by marquise and round cut Diamonds.
Jewelers of America CASE Award
"The Earth is our Pearl" went on to compete in the National competition and won in Category III.
2010
Missouri Jewelers Association Best of Show and 1st Place
Hand Fabricated Platinum ring set with a 1.15 ct. round Diamond center, flanked by two pear cut Diamonds totaling .59 ct., and surrounded by thirty-six round diamonds that total 1.25 ct. The total diamond weight is 2.99 cts.
Missouri Jewelers Association 2nd Place
Hand Fabricated Palladium necklace & earring featuring more than 8 cts. of trilliant cut Aquamarines and over 1 ct. of round Diamonds.
Hand Fabricated 14K White and 18K Yellow Gold stick pin featuring a natural Ruby and five Tsavorite Garnets set in Sterling Silver tubes. The Pearl is removable and when worn, the fish looks like it's chasing the pearl.
2011
Jewelers of America CASE Award Best of Show and Buyer's Choice
This beautiful set went on to compete nationally and won the top award, plus was voted as the favorite among attendees.
Jewelers of America CASE Award 2nd Place
This adorable fish pin also went on to compete nationally and won a 2nd Place Award.
Instore Ultimate Design Contest 1st Place - Hand Rendering
Jewelry designers across the country were invited to put their skills to the “ultimate” test in a unique jewelry design competition from Instore and The Smart Jewelry Show. The contest had two categories, pieces made by hand with a hand drawn rendering, and pieces designed by computer and carved by a CAD/CAM machine. The contest involved submitting a design of a lady's ring using one of two gemstone, provided by the magazine. Twelve finalists then created their design and the competition was judged down to the top four finalists. The final four were then displayed and judged at the Smart Show in Chicago. This rose gold ring set with the cushion cut Rhodolite Garnet was the winner in the Hand Rendering division.
2012
Jewelers of America CASE Award 1st Place
Hand Fabricated Palladium and 14K Green Gold necklace set with a triangle cut Oro Verde.
Jewelers of America CASE Award Buyer's Choice
Hand Fabricated Sterling Silver lily necklace with 14K White and Rose gold accents and spadix consisting of 49 Pearls.
Jewelers of America CASE Award 2nd Place
Hand Fabricated 14K Yellow Gold & Palladium necklace featuring a round natural Pink Sapphire.
2013
Jewelers of America CASE Award 1st Place
Hand Fabricated Palladium enhancer pendant set with a oval cabochon cut 19.43 ct. Aquamarine and accented by a pearl & 2.52 cttw of round Diamonds. The enhancer opens to allow it to be worn on Pearls or a chain.
Jewelers of America CASE Award 2nd Place
Hand Fabricated oxidized Sterling Silver earrings with 14K White and Rose Gold accents.
Jewelers of America CASE Award 2nd Place
Hand Fabricated pendant set with a 3.03 ct. trilliant cut Beryl, creating a lovely reflection effect.