The Votes Are In: AGTA Spectrum ‘Editor’s Choice Award’ 2012

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Fashion Q + A UK
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Posted October 23, 2012

Q+A UK ranks our favorite 2013 AGTA Spectrum Award winning gem for the prestigious 'Editor’s Choice Award'.

 

Ramscale Studio penthouse loft hosted the AGTA Spectrum Awards Media Day in NY, where consumer press, stylists and bloggers enjoyed a stellar skyline view and jewels that sparkled with brilliance from the sunset. The sky’s vivid hues were out shined however, by the array of gleaming AGTA Spectrum Award winning pieces that were displayed on white tables to be judged and voted on for the Editor’s Choice Award. Slipping on Best of Show winner, a platinum “lava” ring made of ruby cabochon encrusted with marquis-cut diamonds, we knew that to narrow our votes, we had a lot of enjoyable work at hand.

As it turns out, a diamond is not a girl’s best friend, rather, it is just one of many, especially when that girl is surrounded by exquisite rubies, emeralds, sapphires and more! Every piece was outstanding in its own unique right, but one trend that earned our vote was the presence of vintage inspired pieces, such as a Gregory Crawford art deco pendent necklace in citrine, sapphire, and tourmaline. If you’re seek something less trendy and more classic, we suggest opals as a gorgeous alternative. Our vote went to a statement John W. Ford ring accented with sleek and simple diamonds which created a stunning contrast. What really stole our heart was pair of quirky, Anil Maloo earrings that made pearls seem edgy. We didn’t think pearls had so much gusto! It was clear though that the AGTA Media Day was full of gleaming possibilities.