The expert panel of judges included: Judy Evans, Judy Evans Design Studio; Amber Gustafson, Amber’s Designs Fine Jewelry; Tony Logan, Jay Dean Winchester; Kelly Mitchell, Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry; and Matthew Trent, Matthew Trent.
“After a year and a half of dealing with the fallout from the Covid pandemic, we are gratified that the colored gemstone and cultured pearl community responded with strong support for our Spectrum Awards competition,” said Douglas K. Hucker, AGTA, CEO. “The entries this year, once again, showcased the creativity and resilience of lapidarists, designers and manufacturers who participated in our industry’s premier design competition. We are very excited we will be able to showcase over sixty stunning works of art at AGTA GemFair™ Tucson, February 1 – 6, 2022. Additional accolades go to our incredibly generous and professional panel of judges”. Winners of the 2021 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ are:
Best of… Awards
Best of Show
Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry
Best Use of Color
Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry
Best Use of Pearl
Michael Tope, Raintree, LLC
Fashion Forward
Stanislav Petrov
Best of Single Entries – Cutting Edge
Misael Angel Rodriguez, Gem Arts International
Best of Single Entries – Spectrum
Scott Keating, Somewhere In The Rainbow
Best Use of Platinum and Color
Llyn Strelau, Somewhere In The Rainbow
Best Use of Platinum Crown
Lindsay Jane Chatham, K. Jons Jewelry Co.
AGTA Spectrum Awards™
Bridal Wear
1st: Suna Bros.
2nd: Susan Helmich, Somewhere In The Rainbow
3rd: Nikki Swift, Nicole Mera, LLC
Honorable Mention: Niveet Nagpal, Omi Prive
Honorable Mention: Benjamin Javaheri, Uneek Jewelry
Manufacturing Honors: Nikki Swift, Nicole Mera, LLC
Platinum Honors™: Suna Bros.
Platinum Innovation: Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry
WJA Gem DIVA™: Sherry Bender, The Goldsmith, Ltd., of Chicago
Business / Day Wear
1st: Niveet Nagpal, Omi Prive
2nd: Stanislav Petrov, Stanislav Petrov, Inc.
3rd: Llyn Strelau, Somewhere In The Rainbow
Honorable Mention: Robin Callahan, Robin Callahan Designs, LLC
Manufacturing Honors: Timothy Foster, T. Foster & Company
Platinum Honors™: Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry
Platinum Innovation: Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry
WJA Gem DIVA™: Rosa Van Parys, Rosa Van Parys Jewelry
Classical
1st: Llyn Strelau, Jewels by Design
2nd: Raja Mehta, AG Gems & Jewelry, Inc.
3rd: Niveet Nagpal, Omi Prive
Honorable Mention: Joseph Murawski, Joden World Resources, LLC
Platinum Honors™: Craig Slavens, Luxe Fine Jewelry
WJA Gem DIVA™: Beatrix Laura Jessner, B & W Jewels, LLC
Evening Wear:
1st: Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry
2nd: Leon Mege, Leon Mege, Inc.
3rd: Scott Keating, Somewhere In The Rainbow
Honorable Mention: Paula Crevoshay, MELLIKA, Inc.
Honorable Mention: Tariq Riaz, Tariz Riaz, LLC
Manufacturing Honors: Tariq Riaz, Tariz Riaz, LLC
Platinum Honors™: Robert Glenn, Geogem-USA
WJA Gem DIVA™: Caroline Chartouni, Caroline C
Men’s Wear
1st: Rodney Rahmani, Brilliant Stars
2nd: Michael Endlich, Pave Fine Jewelry
3rd: Gaston Rives, Gaston Jewelry Studio, Inc.
Honorable Mention: Robert Pelliccia, J.R. Dunn Jewelers
Manufacturing Honors: Llyn Strelau, Jewels by Design
Platinum Honors™: Lindsay Jane Chatham, K. Jons Jewelry Co.
AGTA Cutting Edge Awards™
Classic Gemstones
1st: Allen Kleiman, A. Kleiman & Co.
2nd: Joseph Ambalu, Amba Gem Corp.
3rd: Allen Kleiman, A. Kleiman & Co.
All Other Cut Gemstones
1st: Sailesh Lakhi, Sparkles and Colors USA, Inc.
2nd: David Nassi, 100% Natural, Ltd.
3rd: Joseph Ambalu, Amba Gem Corp.
Honorable Mention: Kenneth Blount, 100% Natural, Ltd.
Carving
1st: Larry Woods, Gem Arts International
2nd: Desmond Chan, Gem Arts International
3rd: Meg Berry, Megagem
Honorable Mention: Yanqing Zhang Asdurian, Yanqing Asdurian
Innovative Faceting
1st: Larry Woods, Gem Arts International
2nd: Brett Kosnar, Dudley Blauwet Gems
3rd: Dalan Hargrave, Robin Callahan Designs, LLC
Honorable Mention: John Burleyson, GemRite
North American Mined Gemstones
1st: Brad Payne, Somewhere In The Rainbow
2nd: Derek Katzenbach, Katzenbach Designs
3rd: Joyce Wang, Obsessed Over Gems
Honorable Mention: Dalan Hargrave, Robin Callahan Designs, LLC
Objects of Art
1st: Yanqing Zhang Asdurian, Yanqing Asdurian
2nd: Christopher Wolfsberg, Christopher Wolfsberg
3rd: Sharon Khazzam, Sharon Khazzam Studio
Honorable Mention: Dalan Hargrave, GemStarz Jewelry
Pairs and Suites
1st: Hemant Phophaliya, A.G. Color, Inc.
2nd: Bryan Lichtenstein, 3090 Gems, LLC
3rd: Adam Neeley, Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry
Honorable Mention: Joseph Ambalu, Amba Gem Corp.
Honorable Mention: Hemant Phophaliya, A.G. Color, Inc.
Phenomenal
1st: Misael Angel Rodriguez, Gem Arts International
2nd: David Nassi, 100% Natural, Ltd.
3rd: Brett Kosnar, Dudley Blauwet Gems
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