Stuller’s product design and development team takes home top national honors.
We are thrilled to unveil a diverse selection of Stuller pieces recently celebrated at the 2025 INSTORE Design Awards and the JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards. Being recognized by our peers is a profound honor — as it reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in the jewelry industry.
Hear from some of Stuller’s most talented designers explaining their creative processes and sources of inspiration that bring you the most sought-after styles on the market today.
1st Place Winner: Natural Peridot & Lab-Grown Emerald Dangle Earrings
These stunning earrings, crafted from 14K yellow gold, feature a captivating combination of natural Peridot and lab-grown Emeralds. Celebrated for their innovation and elegance, they clinched the 1st place award in the Best Earring Design category at the JCK Jewelers’ Choice 2025 Awards and were chosen as a finalist for Best Statement No Price Point at the INSTORE Design Awards 2025. Their unique design and vibrant gemstones make them a standout choice for jewelry enthusiasts.
“When I’m designing a piece of jewelry, I try to imagine the role it will play in the wearer’s life. Jewelry can serve so many functions: a symbol of love, a talisman, a family heirloom, or a memento. When someone chooses a piece of jewelry to wear, they are expressing their individuality. It is my job to design jewelry that appeals to many people while maintaining that special ‘one-of-a-kind’ feeling.”
Megan Tran
Product Design & Development
1st Place Winner: Natural Sky Blue Topaz Line Bracelet
This elegant bracelet, featuring natural sky blue topaz set in 14K yellow gold, earned the top spot in the INSTORE Design Awards 2025 for the Bracelet under $5,000 category. Its sleek design and luminous gems make it a standout piece that perfectly balances sophistication and style.
“Our conceptual design team is always on the pulse of what is trending across our industry. They take what’s currently moving across loose gemstones and diamonds, and factor if any preferences are changing within set types — and then layer in their own creative take on what we haven’t seen yet in our assortment. They use all of this information to make a new design that hits the right combination of look, functionality, and price point. I love seeing their creative takes win such high awards at JCK/INSTORE, it’s so wonderful to see their hard work recognized by our peers!"
Emily Bute
Product Design & Development
2nd Place Winner: Lab-Grown Emerald Hoop Earrings
These exquisite hoop earrings, adorned with lab-grown Emeralds, achieved 2nd place in the INSTORE Design Awards 2025 for Best Hoop Earrings No Price Point. Their striking design and brilliant green gems add a touch of modern elegance to any ensemble.
"My design process involves lots of research and exploration. My team and I study the market, visit jewelry shows, and work closely with our merchant team to make sure that our designs are on the cutting edge of trending styles. For this season we saw that people crave color and want to make big statements with their earrings."
Rachael Mitchell
Product Design & Development
3rd Place Winner: Round Natural Diamond Semi-Set Engagement Ring
This dazzling engagement ring, crafted from 14K yellow gold with a round bezel setting and natural Diamond accents, secured 3rd place in the INSTORE Design Awards 2025 for Engagement & Wedding under $5,000. Its classic design and sparkling center stone symbolize timeless love and commitment.
“What I love most about jewelry is the way it functions as a vessel for our deepest emotions; when I design, I try to imagine how the piece will make the wearer feel. The weight of the metal, the volume of the light that passes through the stones, the depth of color in the materials — all of these elements should work together to inspire feelings of confidence, joy, or serenity.”
Austin Zarobell
Product Design & Development
3rd Place Winner: Natural Pink Tourmaline Heart Earrings
These charming heart-shaped earrings, featuring natural Pink Tourmaline, placed 3rd in the INSTORE Design Awards 2025 for Best Hearts Motifs No Price Point. Perfectly balancing whimsy and elegance, they are ideal for expressing love and affection.
"We do extensive research on what is trending — not only in the jewelry industry but also in the fashion and home décor industries as well. Our research involves extensive dives into digital and printed articles, imagery, social media, and more. We attend lectures given by trend forecasters, travel to industry trade shows, and visit museum exhibits we know will have an influence on design. These are practices we keep consistent with to ensure we always create jewelry that blends modernity with classic beauty to make each design a lasting treasure."
Christine Lloyd
Product Design & Development
2025 Design Awards Finalists
55 Years of Excellence and Counting
Since 1970, jewelers all around the globe have trusted Stuller for trendsetting designs, top-notch quality, and unparalleled service. We’re so grateful for our product design and development team’s dedication to bringing you the perfect jewelry styles. Most importantly, thank you for being part of our journey!
Explore our complete selection of award-winning jewelry designs at Stuller.com/Award-Winning-Designs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cheryl Robichaux
Staff Writer
Cheryl holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her extensive experience in the radio and print magazine industries along with her love for custom jewelry and people paved the way for her to become a Stuller storyteller.