Established in 2003
Unprecedented Award Winning recognition
for design, selection, cutting and
jewelry fabrication.
Every field of creativity has it Oscars -
Awards that represent peaks of achievement for that endeavor.
In jewelry design it is the AGTA SPECTRUM AWARDS.
In gem cutting and quality is the AGTA CUTTING EDGE AWARDS.
These are the only competitions where each year leading experts of the
industry are selected to handle, examine, critique and judge entries from
the entire industry. Each award is an unforgettable accomplishment that is a
highlight of anyone's career.
1st Place 2002 Cutting Edge Award
12ct Unheated Sapphire
2004 Spectrum Award, Bridal Division, Plat Guild Intl Honors
14ct Pink Sapphire
1st Place 2004 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Division
15ct Cat's Eye
1st Place 2005 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Division
16ct Star Ruby, The Star of Katandru Gifted to National Gem Collection
2nd Place 2007 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Division
8ct Cat's Eye
2nd Place 2007 Spectrum Award, Classic Jewelry Division
25ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond earings
3rd Place 2008 Spectrum Award, Classic Jewelry Division
9ct unheated Padaradscha
2nd Place 2008 Cutting Edge Award, Classic Gemstone Division
12ct Unheated Sapphire
2nd Place 2008 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Division
54ct Star Sapphire
3rd Place 2008 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Division
15ct Star Ruby
3rd Place 2008 Spectrum Award, Day Wear Division
Carved Fire Opal Brooch
1st Place 2009 Cutting Edge Award, Open Division
11ct Tanzanian Red Spinel
3rd Place 2009 Spectrum Award, Classic Jewelry Division
14ct Tormaline & Diamond Ring
2010 Spectrum Award, Classic Jewelry Division Plat Guild Intl Honors
10ct Unheated Sapphire
3rd Place 2011 Cutting Edge Award, Phenomenal Gem Division
15ct Round Cat's Eye
Honorable Mention 2011 Cutting Edge Award, Other Gemstones Division
40ct Aquamarine
3rd Place 2012, Classic Jewelry Division
11ct Pear Shap Morganite & Diamond Pendant
3rd Place 2014 , Classic Gemstone Division
38ct Sugerloaf Sapphire