Best Bridal Design
Over $10,000Bold & Beautiful ring with 4.02 ct. rose-cut natural pinkish pear-shape diamond with 1.34 cts. t.w. light pink and 1.63 cts. t.w. white accent diamonds in 18k rose and white gold; $28,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
$5,001–$10,000
Bruna 18k white gold round split-shank engagement ring with 1.55 cts. t.w. diamonds; $5,475 (without center stone); Gabriel & Co.; 212-519-1400; gabrielny.com
$2,501–$5,000
18k white gold engagement ring with 1.39 cts. t.w. diamonds; $4,300 (without center stone); Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Under $2,500
Eternal collection engagement ring with 0.77 ct. t.w. round brilliant diamonds in 14k white gold; $1,960 (without center stone); Shy Creation
Best Bracelet Design
Over $10,000Bracelet with rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k white gold; $38,960; Bapalal Keshavlal; 91-22-2369-4211; bapalalkeshavlal.com
$2,501–$10,000
Bangle bracelet with 1.96 cts. t.w. round pavé-set diamonds; $5,700; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Under $2,500
14k yellow gold bracelet with 0.84 ct. t.w. diamonds; $2,040; Shy Creation
Best Statement Piece
$10,000– $30,000
Hanami in Tokyo ring in 18k gold and platinum with 1.23 cts. t.w. pavé diamonds; $10,000; KISEKI; 323-230-0573; kisekidiamonds.com
Over $30,000
Necklace with hand-carved rose gold petals and leaves, 1.42 cts. t.w. diamonds, and 28+ cts. t.w. Lotus Garnets and Australian opals; $34,000; Parlé Jewelry Designs; 800-635-9800; parlegems.com
Colored Diamond Jewelry
Over $10,000
Bonding of Blu-Love ring in 18k two-tone gold with 0.54 ct. natural fancy light blue diamond, 0.54 ct. natural fancy light pink diamond, and 0.74 ct. t.w. white accent diamonds; $60,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
Under $10,000
14k white gold, black and white diamond, and sapphire wide-band ladies’ ring; $2,100; Gabriel & Co.; 212-519-1400; gabrielny.com
Best Earring Design
Over $10,000
Moderne Deco earrings with 2.73 cts. t.w. baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k rose gold; $10,595; Penny Preville; 516-466-8680 x107; pennypreville.com
$2,501–$10,000
Handcrafted Australian opal and mint garnet earrings in 18k white gold; $6,195; Parlé Jewelry Designs; 800-635-9800; parlegems.com
Under $2,500
14k yellow gold ascending star drop earrings with 0.51 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,320; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Gold Jewelry
Under $2,500
14k yellow gold vine ring with 0.49 ct. t.w. round brilliant diamonds; $1,680; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Over $2,500
Burst of Sparkles pendant in 18k white and rose gold with 0.97 ct. t.w. white diamonds and 1 ct. t.w. light pink diamonds; $5,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
Best Necklace Design
Over $10,000
Handwoven two-tone rose and white gold mesh necklace with 8.54 cts. t.w. natural fancy color diamonds; $35,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
$2,501–$10,000
Draped choker necklace in 14k gold with 0.77 ct. t.w. diamonds; $2,900; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Under $2,500
Seven-star necklace with 0.35 ct. t.w. round diamonds in 14k gold; $1,000; Shy Creation
Platinum Jewelry
Over $10,000
Truffle of Love wraparound ring in platinum with 1.36 ct. fancy natural yellow princess-cut diamond, 1.51 ct. rich deep brown truffle princess-cut diamond, and 1.5 cts. t.w. white accent diamonds; $15,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
Under $10,000
8 mm ring in platinum and carbon fiber with 0.15 ct. princess-cut diamond and 18k rose gold screws; $9,999; Malo; 450-682-6561; malobands.com
Best Ring Design
Over $10,000
Hand-engraved Tesoro ring with 12.26 ct. cushion Santa Maria aquamarine and 0.6 ct. t.w. round diamonds in 18k white and rose gold; $32,950; Dallas Prince Designs; 310-625-0200; dallasprincedesigns.com
$2,501–$10,000
Carlex collection ring in hammered 18k white gold with Florentine yellow gold pattern and hand-painted blue enamel interior set with 10 diamonds; $2,795; CrownRing; 514-381-1589; carlexcollection.com
Under $2,500
Handmade 14k gold ginkgo leaf ring with 0.2 ct. t.w. diamonds; $1,100; Marika Desert Gold; 97-29-885-4007; marikadesertgold.com
Tanzanite Jewelry
Over $10,000
Cloveresque necklace with sugarloaf-cut tanzanites and round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k white gold; $18,900; C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons; 91-974-001-8419; ckcjewellers.com
Under $10,000
Handcrafted 18k rose gold earrings with bezel-set diamonds and tanzanite centers; $1,859; Beverley K; 619-465-4789; beverleyk.com
Diamond Jewelry
Over $10,000
Wheel of Elegance cuff in 18k rose and white gold with 4.1 cts. t.w. natural pink diamonds and 1.35 cts. t.w. micro pavé-set white diamonds; $18,000; Neon Gems Inc.; 213-627-0433; neongems.com
$2,501–$10,000
Trophy bracelet in 14k gold with diamonds (also available in 18k gold and platinum); starting at $6,500; Alon Vivat; 213-622-5870; vivatandco.com
Under $2,500
14k yellow gold bridge ring with 1.08 cts. t.w. baguette and round diamonds; $2,480; Shy Creation; 213-623-8900; shycreation.com
Pearl Jewelry
Over $2,500
Hand-carved 15 mm Tahitian Galatea pearl drop pendant with citrine drop, pink tourmaline, ruby and citrine seeds, yellow lab-created diamond drusy “pollen,” and pink enamel flower and green enamel leaves in 14k yellow gold setting; $3,500; Galatea: Jewelry by Artist; 909-592-0877; galateausa.com
Under $2,500
14k white gold pendant with 8.5 mm akoya pearl, sapphire, and topaz; $2,350; Alamea Hawaii; 808-922-5333; alameahawaii.com
Colored Stone Jewelry
Over $10,000
Bella Verde 14k rose gold ring with pavé diamonds and 2.89 ct. Colombian emerald in 18k yellow gold setting; $28,500; Liberty Diamonds; 949-261-8663; libertydiamonds.com
$2,501–$10,000
Art Deco–inspired 18k white gold ring with diamonds, onyx, and French-cut blue sapphires; $4,389; Beverley K; 619-465-4789; beverleyk.com
Under $2,500
Ring with 13+ cts. t.w. blue-green tourmaline baguettes and diamond accents on 18k yellow gold; $2,200; Anye; 213-489-1388; anyedesigns.com
Silver Jewelry
Over $1,000Nuvo bracelet in textured sterling silver with 14k gold and 0.53 ct. t.w. diamonds; $5,250; Vahan Jewelry; 914-937-1800; vahanjewelry.com
$501–$1,000
Sterling silver bangle with yellow gold plating; $599; Breuning; 678-377-1673; breuning.us
Under $500
Bubbles Celebration necklace in rose gold–plated sterling silver; $390; Frédéric Duclos; 714-898-3636; fredericduclos.com
