Fresh design ideas drive the jewelry industry forward. This year marks the 11th annual INSTORE Design Awards, which continue to cast a spotlight on the innovative minds and designs of those who help fill jewelry store cases. With 31 traditional and trendy (think celestial) categories, the INSTORE team remains wowed by industry’s collective talents. But it’s not just our opinion that counts—we need yours! Retailer, help us choose the “Retailer’s Choice” winners of the 2026 INSTORE Design Awards. Click on each link below to select your favorite design in each category. COLORED STONE JEWELRY UNDER $5,000 COLORED STONE JEWELRY OVER $5,000 PEARL UNDER $5,000 PEARL OVER $5,000 GOLD JEWELRY UNDER $5,000 GOLD JEWELRY OVER $5,000 DIAMOND JEWELRY UNDER $5,000 DIAMOND JEWELRY OVER $5,000 SILVER UNDER $1,000 SILVER OVER $1,000 RING UNDER $5,000 RING OVER $5,000 NECKLACE UNDER $5,000 NECKLACE OVER $5,000 EARRINGS UNDER $5,000 EARRINGS OVER $5,000 BRACELET UNDER $5,000 BRACELET OVER $5,000 ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING UNDER $5,000 ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING OVER $5,000 PLATINUM MEN’S JEWELRY BEST HOOP EARRINGS BEST SMALL BATCH COLORED STONE JEWLERY (for makers with 5 or fewer employees) BEST CELESTIAL DESIGN BEST UNISEX DESIGN BEST FLORAL DESIGNS BEST ENAMEL BEST HEART MOTIFS BEST SNAKE DESIGN BEST STATEMENT PIECE