Jewelers of America Unveils 2024 CASE Award Winners 

Jewelers of America (JA) has revealed the winners of its 34th annual CASE Awards for jewelry design, recognizing retail and supply members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence. 

A panel of judges selected honorees out of more than 120 entries in eight categories based on overall design, marketability, originality and quality of manufacture, JA said Tuesday. The organization separated the categories for retail members and supplier members, with a single entry earning Best in Show. 

The competition “showcases the innovative designs and exceptional talents of Jewelers of America members across the country,” said JA spokesperson Amanda Gizzi. “We are proud to celebrate their remarkable achievements and the brilliance they bring to the world of fine jewelry.” 

Winners receive a customized trophy as well as national and local media coverage. 

The 2024 CASE Award winners are as follows: 

Retailer: Jewelry Up to $2,000 

German Kabirski 

Lake Worth, Florida 

Design by German Kabirski 

Cracked-in-half sphere earrings featuring green amethyst in sterling silver with 18-karat-gold plating. 

Retailer: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000 

Underwoods Fine Jewelers 

Fayetteville, Arkansas 

Design by Underwoods design team 

Hand-forged ring in 18-karat yellow gold featuring a bezel-set, compass-oriented square checkerboard-cut amethyst weighing 8.17 carats, with six channel-set diamonds on the shank. 

Retailer: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 

Hey Babe LA 

Novato, California 

Design by Renata Cambauva and lapidary artist Brian Cook 

Petite Elo Modular Convertible necklace in 14-karat yellow gold with a 38.25-carat removable amethyst inside and a round bezel-set natural rubellite on the mesh cradle.

Retailer: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000 

Heard Gallery 

San Antonio, Texas 

Design by Susan Oliver Heard 

Ring in 18-karat rose-gold with a 16.8-carat Ethiopian opal, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and black and white diamonds.

Supplier: Jewelry Up to $2,000 

Gabriel & Co. 

New York, New York 

Design by Dominick Gabriel 

Diamond Cut stud earrings in 14-karat white and yellow gold with diamond clusters.

Supplier: Jewelry $2,001 to $5,000 

Martha Seely Design 

Carlisle, Massachusetts 

Design by Martha Seely 

Falling Stars earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds, multicolored sapphires, London blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and pink tourmaline.

Supplier: Jewelry $5,001 to $10,000 and Best in Show 

Olga Shatrova 

Irvine, California 

Design by Olga Shatrova 

Earrings with natural tourmalines, natural diamonds and natural pink sapphires in 14-karat white gold.

Supplier: Jewelry $10,001 to $50,000 

Vanessa Fernández Studio 

Miami, Florida 

Design by Vanessa Fernández 

Handcrafted one-of-a-kind ring in 18-karat yellow gold featuring an elongated cushion-cut, 3.04-carat Vietnamese lavender spinel.

Main image: The winner of retailer: jewelry $10,001 to $50,000. (Jewelers of America)