INSTORE Design Awards

Best Gold Jewelry (Under $5,000) – 2019 Winners

Published

7 years ago

May 14, 2019

Trace Shelton

Best Gold Jewelry (Under $5,000) – 2019 Winners

WINNER : Thorsten

14K rose gold and copper inlaid wedding band with beveled edges and white diamonds

$1,199

SIA MARAVELIAS: I always appreciate the juxtaposition of innovative, modern design with alternative materials. The combination of precious high-karat gold with copper and the surprise of diamonds set on a knife-edge speak to the uniqueness of the wearer.

MATTHEW ROSENHEIM: This wedding band says quality manufacturing and uniqueness through and through. The piece is on trend and clearly differentiated in a crowded category.

ELIZABETH GIBSON: This design features a creative and modern combination of complementary colored metals and diamonds.

2ND PLACE : Martha Seely Design

LYRA interchangeable hoop earrings in 14K yellow and white gold with London blue topaz baguettes and tiny diamond melee,

$2,395

3RD PLACE : Emily Kuvin Jewelry

Triple Stellina earrings in 14K matte yellow gold with diamonds (0.30 TCW), blue topaz and poppy passion topaz

$3,700

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

ALEX FITZ

$3,480

Solid 18K recycled yellow brushed gold shield shaped ring with seven F VS2 natural diamond baguettes

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