Top Tahitian pearl designs awarded
February 19, 2008
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| The "Ethereal Rhapsody" necklace by Reena Ahluwalia took first place in the necklace category of the Tahitian Pearl Trophy-North American division. |
New York—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.
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