AGTA Spectrum: 2011 Platinum Honors Winners
Platinum Honors, sponsored by Platinum Guild International, recognizes outstanding use of platinum in colored gemstone and/or pearl jewelry in the five Spectrum Awards categories and for the Best Use of Color and Platinum. New for this year, Platinum Honors adds three new categories: Platinum Honors Innovation – Bridal Wear under $2,500, Platinum Honors Innovation – Classical under $3,500 and Platinum Honors Innovation – Day Wear under $2,000.
"Platinum Honors" 2011 Winners:
Best Use of Platinum and Color
Judy Evans, Omi Gems, Inc. Platinum "Princess of Ratnapura" bracelet featuring nine round Sapphires (14.0 ctw.) and round Diamonds (8.48 ctw.). Retail price: $110,000
Bridal Wear
Yehouda Saketkhou, Yael Designs: Platinum "Triad" ring featuring a 6.34 ct. unheated blue Sapphire accented with white Diamonds (1.03 ctw.). Retail price: $58,000
Platinum Innovation Bridal Wear
Robert Pelliccia, J.R. Dunn Jewelers: Platinum ring featuring a 1.37 ct. round blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.46 ctw.) and blue Sapphires (.28 ctw.). Retail Price: $2,500 (not including center stone)
Day Wear
Maria Canale, Richard Krementz Gemstones: Platinum "Wave" pendant featuring a 2.18 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (3.72 ctw.). Retail Price: $29,500
Platinum Innovation Day Wear
Ron Lodholz, Stonehaven Jewelry Gallery: Platinum ring featuring a 1.41 ct. Aquamarine accented with Diamonds (.06 ctw.). Retail Price: $2,000
Evening Wear
Ralph Wobito, Zultanite Gems, LLC: Platinum earrings featuring Zultanite (Diaspore) briolettes (25.15 ctw.) accented with white Diamonds (0.95 ctw.). Retail Price: $19,850
Classical
Christopher Olson, Molina Fine Jewelers: Platinum "Temple of the Sacred Heart" ring featuring a 10.05 ct. oval untreated Ruby accented with white Diamonds (7.18 ctw.) and Rubies (.22 ctw.). Retail Price: $500,000
Men's Wear
Alan Friedman, Alan Friedman: Platinum ring with a cushion-cut purple Spinel (6.62 ct.). Retail Price: $15,000
