AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards

The world’s finest jewelry and colored gemstone competition.

2022 Winners

Images Courtesy of AGTA, Photography Jeff Mason, Jeff Mason Photography.

 

2022 Winners

Images Courtesy of AGTA, Photography Jeff Mason, Jeff Mason Photography.

 

Best Of

Only the most brilliant, breathtaking pieces are worthy of the Best of Show trophy. Winning designs must possess beauty, mastery, and imagination beyond compare. Consideration for the Best of Show award is limited to first place winners in each category.

Bridal Wear

Whether gracing the bridesmaids or donning the bride herself, this category captures every look for walking down the aisle.

Bridal Wear

Whether gracing the bridesmaids or donning the bride herself, this category captures every look for walking down the aisle.

Business and Day Wear

Stylish, practical jewelry perfectly suited for work and for play. Entries should possess simple elegance for a woman on the move.

Classical

This category represents timeless style. Whether a string of Pearls or an elegant pendant, Classical entries strike the balance of traditional feel with a modern twist.

Classical

This category represents timeless style. Whether a string of Pearls or an elegant pendant, Classical entries strike the balance of traditional feel with a modern twist.

Evening Wear

Pieces in this category fall nothing short of spectacular. Entries can range from red carpet fabulous to stunningly chic– and all must have exceptional color.

Men's Wear

Fine jewelry is the quintessence of the modern man. Entries in this category, ranging from rings to bracelets, cufflinks to belt buckles, express the myriad ways a gentleman can express himself.

Men's Wear

Fine jewelry is the quintessence of the modern man. Entries in this category, ranging from rings to bracelets, cufflinks to belt buckles, express the myriad ways a gentleman can express himself.

Platinum Honors™

Sponsored by Platinum Guild International, Platinum Honors™ recognizes the outstanding use of platinum in colored gemstone and/or pearl jewelry in the five AGTA Spectrum Awards™ categories, three Platinum Innovation categories and for the Best Use of Color and Platinum.

Gem DIVA™

Sponsored by the Women’s Jewelry Association, The Gem DIVA™ awards honor women designers in the Bridal Wear, Classic, Evening Wear, and Business/Day Wear categories. The Gem DIVA™ awards are open to all women entering these categories who indicate interest on their Entry Form.

Gem DIVA™

Sponsored by the Women’s Jewelry Association, The Gem DIVA™ awards honor women designers in the Bridal Wear, Classic, Evening Wear, and Business/Day Wear categories. The Gem DIVA™ awards are open to all women entering these categories who indicate interest on their Entry Form.

All Other Cut Gemstones

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any extraordinary cut gemstone featuring traditional gemstone cutting techniques.

Carving

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any natural gem material carved in any style.

Carving

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any natural gem material carved in any style.

Classic Gemstones

Cutting Edge Award

Open to outstanding examples of Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires featuring traditional gemstone cutting techniques.

Innovative Faceting

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any gemstone featuring innovative faceting and lapidary techniques.

Innovative Faceting

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any gemstone featuring innovative faceting and lapidary techniques.

North American Mined Gemstones

Cutting Edge Award

This category features gemstones that are mined in North America (United States and Canada).

Objects of Art

Cutting Edge Award

Open to carvings, bowls, sculptures, intarsia, etc., of gem materials not intended to be worn. Objects may incorporate metal, wood or other non-gem materials as base, frame or decorative components.

Objects of Art

Cutting Edge Award

Open to carvings, bowls, sculptures, intarsia, etc., of gem materials not intended to be worn. Objects may incorporate metal, wood or other non-gem materials as base, frame or decorative components.

Pairs and Suites

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any two or more gemstones to be judged as a set.

Phenomenal Gemstones

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any phenomenal gemstone (link to phenomenal gemstone description/page) featuring traditional gemstone cutting techniques.

Phenomenal Gemstones

Cutting Edge Award

Open to any phenomenal gemstone (link to phenomenal gemstone description/page) featuring traditional gemstone cutting techniques.