Karin Jacobson Design LLC (First Place)

Falling Leaves pearl earrings are fabricated in 18K yellow gold with marquise-cut citrine (0.36 TCW), rhodolite garnet (0.31 TCW), pink tourmaline (o.26 TCW) and cultured gray 10.5mm Chinese freshwater drop-shape pearls, $1,902

AME VAN DYKE:

Delicate beauty!

SMITHA SADANANDAN:

It’s a pretty design with a bit of color and sparkle while still focusing on the pearls.

JENNY O’CONNOR CALLERI:

The marquise shapes and colors of the gems bring out the beauty of the pearls in a wearable design.

Shy Creation (Second Place & Retailer’s Choice)

Starburst earrings in 14K yellow gold with cultured freshwater pearls and diamonds (0.11 TCW), $695

Denny Wong Designs (Third Place)

Mermaid pendant necklace (chain not included) in 14K two-tone gold with a cultured freshwater pearl and tanzanite (0.10 CTW), $3,300