Sponsored by Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA), the competition saw prize packages valued at approximately $50,000 handed out to each winner.
“We are delighted at the response to the 2012 Platinum Innovation Awards,” said PGI-USA president Huw Daniel. “The entries in this year’s competition are truly outstanding, and more than demonstrate the spirit of innovation America’s finest designers achieve with platinum, the most versatile of all precious metals.”
An ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Buyer’s Choice’ winner was announced in each of seven categories.
‘Best in Show’ was selected as a culmination of all votes.
The winners in each category are:
Platinum Engagement Ring
• Editor’s Choice: Uneek Fine Jewelry, platinum and diamond engagement ring
• Buyer’s Choice: Lieberfarb, platinum and diamond engagement ring
Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)
• Editor’s Choice: Alishan, platinum and diamond semi-mount engagement ring
• Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatche, signature engagement ring
Platinum Wedding Band
• Editor’s Choice: A. Jaffe, platinum twisted eternity band
• Buyer’s Choice: Omi Gems, platinum diamond and sapphire eternity band
Platinum Men’s Jewellery
• Editor’s Choice: Pioneer Gems, platinum, moonstone, sapphire, and diamond cufflinks
• Buyer’s Choice: Novell, platinum and black diamond ring
Entry Platinum Fashion Jewellery (under $3500 retail)
• Editor’s Choice: Simon G, platinum and diamond pendant
• Buyer’s Choice: Mercury Ring, platinum and diamond earrings
Platinum Red Carpet Jewellery
• Editor’s Choice: Oscar Heyman, platinum, opal, emerald bead, and diamond necklace
• Buyer’s Choice: Erik Stewart, platinum, diamond, and sapphire ring
Platinum and Coloured Gemstone Jewellery
• Editor’s Choice: Goshwara, platinum and emerald bead flower earrings
• Buyer’s Choice: Stuller, Inc., platinum, sapphire, and diamond ring
Best in Show
• Designs by Vatche, signature engagement ring
Winners were announced at JCK Las Vegas earlier this month.
