With the pandemic in our rear-view mirror, designers are wasting no time in making some straight-up joyful jewels, many of which are winners in this year’s 2022 INSTORE Design Awards. Expect to see shiny yellow gold, oversize forms, exotic cuts of gemstones, strategically placed fine milgrain, and more festive touches. The industry’s post-Covid-19 recovery is having its own Jazz Age-like flapper fun — just swap out fringed frocks for gemstone-dusted chandelier earrings.
And at 235 entries — a record for this competition — industry’s top talent couldn’t wait to share their latest inspired styles. INSTORE’S panel of judges includes six respected retailers and three heavy-hitter media professionals. Each voted for their favorites in a “blind voting” process, while more North American store owners cast their votes at instoremag.com to proffer a “Retailer’s Choice” winner in each category.
Congratulations to all the winners! We hope you, the reader, enjoy the fruits of their labor, and will consider stocking the handiwork of these superstars in your store.