INSTORE Design Awards 2024 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

Published

9 months ago

May 6, 2024

INSTORE Staff

Martha Seely Design (First Place & Retailer’s Choice)

Falling Stars multi-color earrings in 18K yellow gold with multicolor sapphires (2.38 TCW), pink, blue, orange, and yellow tourmaline, Swiss blue topaz, tsavorite garnet and diamonds (0.08 TCW), $3,475

AME VAN DYKE:

Love these earrings with different shapes of stones and colors set in a playful yet elegant way.

SMITHA SADANANDAN:

Speckled with colored gems and set in geometric patterns, these earrings have a delightful candyesque appeal and also remind me of fireworks.

JENNY O’CONNOR CALLERI:

With color taking center stage this year, this mix of shapes and festive design lends itself to a nice salable earring.

Shy Creation (Second Place)

Pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold with abalone shell and diamonds (0.20 TCW), $14,95

Lika Behar Collection (Third Place)

Day’n Night Disc pendant in 18K white gold and 24K gold on a rotating double bail with a round double-sided cabochon-cut crystal dome over lapis and mother of pearl with diamonds (0.12 TCW), $3,350

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