Discover the Stuller designs recognized by industry editors, influencers, and award programs for their craftsmanship, innovation, and style in 2026.
Each year, the jewelry industry recognizes exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and artistry through a variety of prestigious design competitions. From editor-selected favorites to peer-reviewed industry awards, these honors highlight designs that reflect current trends while showcasing outstanding creativity and technical execution.
We’re proud to share several Stuller pieces that earned recognition in 2026, demonstrating our commitment to providing jewelers with award-winning designs across a range of styles and categories.
2026 JCK Jewelers' Choice Awards
Editors' Choice Winner: Best Gender-Neutral Jewelry
White Lab-Grown Diamond Concave Band
Recognized as the Editors’ Choice Winner in the Best Gender-Neutral Jewelry Category, this contemporary band features a sleek concave profile accented with lab-grown diamonds. Its clean lines and versatile design offer a modern interpretation of fine jewelry that appeals across personal styles and preferences.
"This piece was inspired by our desire to push the capabilities of our five-axis mills while creating a clean, geometric wedding band. Its balanced design and subtle accents make it a natural for the gender-neutral category. "
Stuller's Product Design & Development Team
Influencers' Choice Winner: Best Price Point
Yellow Gold Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire Spacer Charm and Pendant
This gemstone-inspired pendant and charm spacer won the Influencers’ Choice for Best Price Point. Featuring vibrant lab-grown blue Sapphires set in yellow gold, the design combines trend-forward styling with accessible luxury, making it an appealing option for a wide range of customers.
"With the rise of self-purchased jewelry, customers are getting more creative with how they build their signature pieces by combining beads, rope, charms, etc. This rondelle provides a stackable opportunity to their curated pieces. It can be used as a birthstone, a pop of color, or a fun accent."
Stuller's Product Design & Development Team
Finalist: Pearl Jewelry
Yellow Gold Turquoise and Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings
Selected as a finalist in the Pearl Jewelry category, these earrings pair cultured white Akoya pearls with a Turquoise accent for a fresh take on a classic gemstone combination. The design balances timeless elegance with contemporary color, creating a distinctive statement piece.
"These earrings were designs as a fun way to make pearls less formal by bringing in the Turquoise pear-shaped cabochon and off-center stone layout. We wanted to create studs that could be worn alone as a statement or look great in an ear stack that feels modern and fresh."
Stuller's Product Design & Development Team
2026 INSTORE Design Awards
Second Place Finalist: Best Engagement/Wedding Jewelry
Elongated Cushion Solitaire Engagement Ring Mounting
This sophisticated solitaire mounting earned second-place recognition in INSTORE’s Best Engagement/Wedding Jewelry category for the 2026 INSTORE Design Awards. Designed to showcase an elongated cushion-cut center stone, the setting highlights the diamond’s shape while maintaining a refined and timeless aesthetic.
"My inspiration for this piece was the growing trend of nature in design. People are looking for ways to incorporate natural elements in their interior spaces and fashion choices. The leaf pattern on the sides of the ring creates a vintage aesthetic and paired with an enlarged rail under the stone, gives it a fresh and modern feel."
Stuller's Product Design & Development Team
Celebrating Excellence in Jewelry Design
From bridal favorites to eye-catching pendants, these award-winning designs reflect the craftsmanship, innovation, and style that continue to define Stuller’s offerings. Explore these recognized pieces and discover other award-winning designs that can help elevate your jewelry assortment.
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