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Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners

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Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners
Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners

WINNER : Sarah Graham Metalsmithing

Spiral band in 18K gold and oxidized cobalt chrome

$4,830

MARC MAJORS: Very cool and edgy piece! This is a casual ring that has the potential to be a conversation starter.

LINDY KAVANAUGH: I love that the twinkle of the diamonds and the subtle finish on the gold are brought to life by the contrast of the oxidized cobalt; it really makes this ring glow! This design is so simple, yet unique and easily suitable for many occasions.

LAUREN LEVISON: Love this for the pointer finger. Or the pinky or both!

Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners

2ND PLACE : Thorsten

Black titanium wedding band with black damascus steel inlaid in the center with black sapphire beveled edges

$499

Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners

3RD PLACE : K. Brunini

Spirit Animals dragon pendant composed of carved cow bone and 18K yellow gold with 0.05-carat ruby eye and diamonds (0.18 TCW) in black oxidized sterling silver frame

$20,130

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Alternative Materials – 2019 Winners

SARAH GRAHAM METALSMITHING

$4,830

Spiral band in 18K gold and oxidized cobalt chrome

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