Judging

Award winners will be selected by a jury of esteemed industry professionals which includes a designer, manufacturer, retailer, lapidary and an editor. Entries are judged on a solid criterion which includes overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, broad-base consumer appeal and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones. Judging will occur during the month of October.