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Jose Hess Design Awards 2025 Honors Six Jewelry Designers June 17, 2025 (0 comments)
Las Vegas, NV--The Jose Hess Design Awards, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of renowned designer Jose Hess, has named the 2025 award winners. Under the theme of "Radiance," the 2025 awards recognize fine jewelry that captures timeless beauty through enduring brilliance, profound emotional resonance and extraordinary artistic mastery.
The winners were recognized during a celebration at the JCK Show in Las Vegas on June 7, inside the Design Collective lounge.
[The Jose Hess Design Awards trophy]
Industry professionals and guests witnessed the first public viewing of these award-winning pieces, with each designer present to accept their award while attendees toasted the exceptional talent of this year's honorees. A cocktail reception followed the presentation provided intimate opportunities for guests to engage directly with the designers and discover the compelling stories behind their creations.
2025 Award Recipients:
Penny Preville - With five decades of industry excellence, this distinguished designer brand continues to captivate with sophisticated, enduring and timeless designs.
Kouzoupis Jewellery - Nearly 75 years of Greek family heritage culminates in this brand's commitment to exclusive, handcrafted jewelry of uncompromising quality and artisanal excellence.
Benjamin King, Diamonds De Canada - Driven by passionate storytelling that honors the distinctive geological character of Northwest Territories' natural diamonds, creating pieces that celebrate regional authenticity.
Stella Song - A lifelong design devotee and new Graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, crafting refined modern fine jewelry that seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with classical elegance.
Simon G. Fine Jewelry - An established brand whose sophisticated creations masterfully unite innovation with sophisticated design principles.
LÖF by Morgan Mackintosh - A self-taught designer whose intuitive understanding of form and material brings fresh perspective to contemporary fine jewelry design.
[Maggie Hess and Jose Hess Design Awards attendees. Photo credit: Melissa Reese]
Each design was evaluated on creative originality, technical craftsmanship, innovative artistry and consumer appeal. This year's judging panel were: Susan Helmich of Susan Helmich Design, Tracey Ellison of The Diamond Girl, Veronica & Louis A. Guarino of Louis Anthony Jewelers, and Magdalena (Maggie) Hess, Founder of Jose Hess Design Awards.
"We have recognized truly incredible radiant designs spanning from highly established designers to emerging new talent. We take immense pride in celebrating both the rich legacy of our industry and the fresh, innovative voices shaping fine jewelry's future,” Maggie Hess said.
This year's awards program and celebration was sponsored by: Gemological Institute of America (GIA), World Gold Council, Platinum International, Jewelers of America, Rapaport, JCK, Smax, and Valerie Jo Coulson.