**MEDIA ALERT**MEDIA ALERT**
JCK 2012 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Who: Platinum Guild International USA
What: PGI-USA announces the winners of the 3rd annual JCK 2012 Platinum Innovation Awards. Winners were chosen in 7 different design categories. An “Editor’s Choice” and “Buyer’s Choice” were chosen in each design category, as well as “Best in Show” Award which was selected as a culmination of all votes.
The winners in each category are:
Platinum Engagement Ring
- Editor’s Choice: Uneek Fine Jewelry Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
- Buyer’s Choice: Lieberfarb Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)
- Editor’s Choice: Alishan Platinum and Diamond Semi-Mount Engagement Ring
- Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatche Signature Engagement Ring
Platinum Wedding Band
- Editor’s Choice: A. Jaffe Platinum Twisted Eternity Band
- Buyer’s Choice: Omi Prive Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band
Platinum Men’s Jewelry
- Editor’s Choice: Pioneer Gems Platinum Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Cufflinks
- Buyer’s Choice: Novell Platinum and Black Diamond Ring
Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)
- Editor’s Choice: Simon G Platinum and Diamond Pendant
- Buyer’s Choice: Mercury Ring Platinum and Diamond Earrings
Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
- Editor’s Choice: Oscar Heyman Platinum, Opal, Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace
- Buyer’s Choice: Erik Stewart Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry
- Editor’s Choice: Goshwara Platinum and Emerald Bead Flower Earrings
- Buyer’s Choice: Stuller Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Best in Show
- Designs by Vatche Signature Engagement Ring
PGI-USA awarded each winner with a prize package valued at approximately $50,000.
Where: Winners were announced at a special press conference on Sunday, June 3rd at JCK Las Vegas
For complete details, please contact Amanda Tropila, PGI-USA, at atropila@pgiglobal.com or (212) 404-1605.
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