President's Award

The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

Ocean Lullaby by T of Los Angeles, Calif. 

 

Luster Award

Given to the entry that is judged most marketable of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.

Black Ice Fleurette Earrings Mastoloni of New York City 

 

Designer's Award I

Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

Bathing in the Moon by Chi Huynh, Galatea: Jewelry by Artist of San Dimas, Calif.

 

Designer's Award II

Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination and beyond.

By Jorge Adeler, Adeler Jewelers of Great Falls, Va. 

 

Brilliance Award 

Given to the entry that best illustrates the spectrum of pearl colors in the most beautiful way.

Ocean Lullaby by Evelyn Huang of Los Angeles

 

Orient Award II

The award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.

SX Pearl Geoffrey Middle of Phetchaburi, Thailand

 

Orient Award II

The award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.

Contempo by  Mark Schneider of Long Beach, Calif.

 

Visionary Award

The entry that re-defines the iconic pearl strand and shifts the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.

Heart of the Moon by Anita Dickey of Dallas

 

Fashion Award

Fun, fresh, and modern--a design that looks as if it came straight from a Paris runway.

Tahitian Nights by Maggie Davidson of Edmonds, Wash.

Wedding Day Pearls I

Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a fantasy wedding theme with pearls.

Medusa Earrings by Katey Brunini, K. Brunini Jewels of Solana Beach, Calif.

 

Wedding Day Pearls II

Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.

California Embrace Nuttapon Yongkiettakul of Bangkok, Thailand 

 

Commendations were also given to pieces from 22 entrants.