Purchasing an Engagement Ring Remotely
Whether you are in the market or know someone who is (or will be), you should know how game-changing online shopping has become. In today’s digital age, purchasing an engagement…
By Erika Winters
Platinum Guild International USA announced the winners of the 4th annual JCK 2013 Platinum Innovation Awards last month with winners chosen for 7 unique design categories. For each category an “Editor’s Choice” and a “Buyer’s Choice” award was given. A “Best in Show” award–given to Sylvie Collection for its floral halo engagement ring–was also selected by totaling all of the votes. The awards were presented at the winners’ JCK booths by the PGI USA “Prize Patrol” team. JCK TV later broadcast the award presentations. See the winners below!
Platinum Engagement Ring
Editor’s Choice: Gabriel & Co. platinum Victorian Halo Engagement Ring • $2,055
Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatché platinum and diamond engagement ring • $3,200
Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)
Editor’s Choice: Mercury Ring “Halo Twist” platinum and diamond engagement ring • $2,500
Buyer’s Choice & Best in Show: Sylvie Collection platinum and diamond floral halo engagement ring • $2,170
Platinum Wedding Band
Editor’s Choice: Parade Designs platinum Art Deco-inspired wedding band with marquise-shaped diamonds • $5,225
Buyer’s Choice: Dora International Spartan Collection platinum men’s band with laser-edge designs • $3,289
Platinum Men’s Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Tacori platinum men’s band with milgrain details • $2,540
Buyer’s Choice: Novell platinum cufflinks • $3,144
Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)
Editor’s Choice: Erik Stewart platinum and colored diamond Hollein earrings • $3,500
Buyer’s Choice: Harout R. platinum and diamond “cupcake” earrings • $1,859
Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Uni-Design Jewellery “Dew Drops” platinum and diamond ring
Buyer’s Choice: Lazare Kaplan “110th Anniversary” platinum and diamond necklace • $883,120
Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry
Editor’s Choice: Simon G platinum earrings with diamonds and emerald-cut green tourmalines
Buyer’s Choice: Oscar Heyman platinum, colored diamond, and unheated sapphire necklace • $300,000
Images courtesy of PGI USA.
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