Top Tahitian pearl designs awarded

The "Ethereal Rhapsody" necklace by Reena Ahluwalia took first place in the necklace category of the Tahitian Pearl Trophy-North American division.

The Cultured Pearl Association of America, which represents Perles de Tahiti in the United States, has announced the winners of the 2007-2008 "The Song of the Stars" Tahitian Pearl Trophy-North American division.

Winners included:

Necklace: Reena Ahluwalia, first place; Maggie Davidson, second place; Jeong-Seon Han, third place

Pendant: Erica Courtney, first place; Adam Neeley, second place; Nina Basharova, third place

Earrings: Celine Boure, first place; Hugh Power, second place

Ring: Avi Raz, first place; Adam Neeley, second place

Bracelet: Evelyn Huang, first place; Reena Ahluwalia, second place; Tara and Sons, third place

Parure: Lisa Krikawa, first place; Margarette Elie, second place

Brooch: Nina Basharova, first place; Reena Ahluwalia, second place; Margarette Elie, third place

Male Jewelry: Larry C. Y. Ho, first place; Yutao Liu, second place; Nina Basharova, third place

Accessory: Yutao Liu, first place; Larry C. Y. Ho, second place; Margarette Elie, third place

Special: Larry C. Y. Ho, first place

Judging for the event was held at the Terrace Club in New York City. The jury included Laurie Schechter of Stylists and Co., Elena Mauer of Bridal Guide, Jean Francois Bibet of Van Cleef and Arpels, Amanda Gizzi of the Jewelry Information Center, Kathleen Fritzpatrick, freelance editor, Hedda T. Schupak of JCK and Fran Mastoloni of Frank Mastoloni and Sons.

Winning entries will now enter the Tahitian Pearl Trophy International Awards phase, to be judged by an international jury in May.
Source: nationaljewelernetwork