Bracelets

First Place: Puzzle 3X, Susan Machemer
Second Place: Stone Translation, Maxine Rosenthal

Susan Machamer, First Place, Bracelets
Puzzle 3x, of sterling silver with three large amethysts (approximately 13, 15, and 16 mm), and four smaller amethysts (approximately 4mm). 3" wide. The bracelet can be disassembled; when complete, the puzzle has three hidden compartments.
Designs by Susan/Cazenovia Jewelers, Cazenovia, NY; samacham@syr.edu; www.susanmachamer.com

Maxine Rosenthal, Second Place, Bracelets
Stone Translation, sterling and Window Pane agate. Sterling silver sheet, tubing, and wire; patinated, selective patina removal. 1-3/8".
Maxine Rosenthal/By Max, Wilmington, DE; maxrosenthal@yahoo.com; www.maxrosenthal.com.

Earrings

First Place: Sunset Earrings, Carolyn Bensinger
Second Place: Whirlpool of Flame, Orsolya Ráski

Carolyn Bensinger, First Place, Earrings
Sunset Earrings, of 18- and 22K rose gold, print stones, Holly Blue agates, sunstones, colored diamonds. Hand fabricated. 2-1⁄2".
Carolyn Bensinger Jewelry, Cambridge, MA; carolyn.bensinger@comcast.net; www.cbjewelry.com.

Rings

First Place: Phillip Dismuke
Second Place: Wedding Flowers Ring, Hui-Yun Wu

Phillip Dismuke, First Place, Rings
18K yellow and white gold, round tsavorite garnet, diamonds; fabrication, riveting, channel setting. 25mm x 20mm.
Jewelsmith, 2200 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27705; (919) 286-2990; fax (919) 286-4350; goldsmiths@jewelsmith.com; www.jewelsmith.com.

Pins & Brooches

First Place: Southern Alps, Susan Brown
Second Place: Rhythm Stick, Pam Caidin

Susan Brown, First Place, Pin/Brooch
Southern Alps, of sterling silver and paua-shell laminate. Sterling silver is reticulated, then pierced to form the “river.” The paua-shell laminate is riveted between this and a sterling silver backing. 41mm x 27mm.
Susan Brown, Canterbury, New Zealand; sbsilver@paradise.net.nz; sbsilversmith.com.

Pendants & Necklaces

First Place: Neospirifer Necklace, Tatiana Van Iten
Second Place: Africa Remembered, Michele Freeman

Tatiana Van Iten, First Place, Pendants & Necklaces
Neospirifer Necklace, of seed beads, fossils (Neospirifer, brachiopods, trilobites, and ammonites), beads and components of gemstones, wood, metals, bone, and plastic. Backstitch, free-form peyote stitch, Russian leaves and fringe. 14.5" x 9".
Tatiana Van Iten, 4620 W. Lea Lane, Hanover, IN 47243; vaniten@hanover.edu.

Michele Freeman, Second Place, Pendants & Necklaces
Africa Remembered, of sterling, fine, and reticulation silver; 18K yellow gold; African ebony; green, pink, and cognac tourmaline; chrysoprase; peridot; yellow, silver, and irradiated blue diamond; citrine; blue and white topaz; amethyst; garnet; tanzanite; and iolite. Panels taper 0.5 to 1.5 inch and 23.55 inch circumference.
Michele Freeman, Trophy Club, TX; micheleafreeman@yahoo.com; www.michelejewelry.com.
Photo: Debra Gloria.

Miscellaneous Jewelry

First Place: Turtle Vessel, Tony Nemyer
Second Place: Across the Universe, Gillian Chadwick

Tony Nemyer, First Place, Miscellaneous Jewelry
Turtle Vessel, jewelry, perfume bottle. Platinum, 18K yellow and rose gold, diamonds. Cast and fabricated. 85mm x 40mm x 20mm.
Jewelsmith, 2200 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27705; (919) 286-2990; fax (919) 286-4350; goldsmiths@jewelsmith.com; www.jewelsmith.com.