BEST OF GOLD CATEGORY

2008 WINNER: Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry

Finalists: 1. H. Stern     2. Calgaro

BEST OF PLATINUM CATEGORY

2008 WINNER: Erica Courtney, Inc.

Finalists: 1. Tom Munsteiner     2. Podicko Diamonds Ltd.

BEST OF SILVER CATEGORY

2008 WINNER: Armenta

Finalists: 1. Robert Lee Morris     2. John Hardy

BEST OF DIAMONDS CATEGORY

2008 WINNER: Arunashi

Finalists: 1. Kwiat     2. La Reina Collection

BEST OF NATURAL COLOR DIAMONDS

2008 WINNER: Todd Reed Inc.

Finalists: 1. Roberto Demeglio     2. Shamballa Jewels

BEST OF COLORED GEMSTONES

2008 WINNER: Sevan

Finalists: 1. Marco Bicego     2. Rodney Rayner Ltd

BEST OF PEARLS

2008 WINNER: The Autore Group

Finalists: 1. Roberto Coin     2. Mikimoto

BEST OF BRIDAL

2008 WINNER: Katherine James

Finalists: 1. Sonya Ooten     2. Judith Conway

BEST OF HAUTE COUTURE

2008 WINNER: Valente Gioiellieri S.P.A.

Finalists: 1. Yossi Harari     2. Kuwayama

BEST OF NEWCOMERS

2008 WINNER: BLU by Betty Lou Moscot for FRAGMENTS

Finalists: 1. Christofle     2. Cresber