Editors’ Choice winner at JCK Jeweler's Choice Awards: Iris earrings with graduated akoya pearls, bezel-set diamonds, and trillion-cut mandarin garnets, $8,900 ; lauragallon.com

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JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards: Spotlight on Earrings

Editors’ Choice winner: Iris earring
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The JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards serves as inspiration for jewelry enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, you can see the latest trends and jewelry mastery. The awards spotlight outstanding jewelry creations that lead the way to the future of adornment. We’re highlighting five of the earring standouts here, there are over 60 award-winning designs that include stunning, bejeweled bracelets, ring, pins, and necklaces.

Best Earring Winner: Indonesian opalized wood and chrysoprase earrings
Best Earring, Influencers’ Choice winner: ’70s-inspired earrings in recycled 14k gold with 42.6 cts. t.w. Indonesian opalized wood and 15.1 cts. t.w. bright apple green chrysoprase, $6,995; parlegems.com

Natural Beauty

Highlighting the innate splendor of Indonesian opalized wood with open-backed bezels, these earrings are miniature masterpieces. Complementing this organic elegance, the vibrant apple green chrysoprase stones impart a burst of fresh energy. The pairing exudes a vibrant aesthetic with a gorgeous earthy charm. Notice that the dangly portion of several of the award-winning earrings is suspended from a dramatic post.

Colored Stone Jewelry, $5,001-$10,000, Influencers’ Choice winner: Earrings in recycled 14k gold with 3.4 cts. t.w. Brazilian watermelon tourmaline, 2.38 cts. t.w. lotus garnets, and 3.53 cts. t.w. green tourmaline, $8,645; parlegems.com

Trendy Tourmaline

Trendy bicolor tourmaline gemstones are capturing the spotlight in contemporary jewelry design. These captivating earrings showcase the remarkable natural beauty of tourmaline, known for its striking bicolor and multicolored hues. Set in elegant, minimal settings, these earrings offering a fresh and fashionable twist on gemstone jewelry.

Gold Jewelry, Influencers’ Choice winner: Rock & Roll Princess 18k yellow gold earrings with 4.7 cts. t.w. diamonds, $14,000; marisaperry.com

Timeless Chandeliers

The geometric precision, bold symmetry, and lavish ornamentation synonymous with Art Deco style harmonizes perfectly with the opulence of gold and the brilliance of diamonds. These chandelier earrings evoke a spirit of sophistication, with the faceted stones and angular forms catching the light.

Pearl Jewelry, Over $2,500, Influencers’ Choice winner: South Sea, akoya, and freshwater pearl Oceana earrings with diamonds, pink sapphires, and tsavorite, $29,000; tariqriaz.com

Classic Treasures

While pearls never go out of style, this classic gem takes on a fresh and contemporary twist when it’s combined with colorful gemstones. By pairing lustrous pearls with vibrant sapphires and tsavorite, the design is infused with a burst of color and character. The result is a harmonious blend of classic and modern aesthetics.

Mixed Metal Jewelry, Editors’ Choice and Influencers’ Choice winner
Mixed Metal Jewelry, Editors’ Choice and Influencers’ Choice winner: Keller earrings with diamonds in 24k gold and oxidized silver, $2,370; likabehar.com

Metal Madness

Creating dramatic mixed metal earrings involves a skilled fusion of precious materials. Gold, with its radiant warmth, forms the base, while diamonds serve as focal points, elevating the dramatic style. Oxidized silver adds a dark, enigmatic allure to the design. The juxtaposition of these elements results in earrings that are both opulent and edgy.

All images from JCK, read 2023 JCK Jewelers’ Choice Winners to see all the winners.


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