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January 11, 2019
New York, NY

January 11, 2019
New York

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A Night to Remember

January 11, 2019
New York

The GEM Awards, presented by Jewelers of America, is one of the jewelry industry's most celebrated awards galas, honoring the achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility of fine jewelry and watches.
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2019 Gem Award For

Lifetime Achievement

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Stewart Wicht

The 2019 GEM Award honoree for Lifetime Achievement Stewart Wicht, President & CEO of Rolex Watch U.S.A. Inc., is an undisputed leader in the watchmaking world.
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Nominees

Nominees for the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

Fernando Jorge | Fernando Jorge

Silvia Furmanovich

Silvia Furmanovich | Silvia Furmanovich

Valérie Messika

Valérie Messika | Messika

Nominees for the GEM Award for Media Excellence

Brecken Branstrator

Brecken Branstrator | National Jeweler

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson | International Watch

Will Kahn | Town & Country

Nominees for the GEM Award for Retail Excellence

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Cellini Jewelers

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Nominees

Nominees for the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

Fernando Jorge | Fernando Jorge

Nominees for the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

Silvia Furmanovich

Silvia Furmanovich | Silvia Furmanovich

Nominees for the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

Valérie Messika

Valérie Messika | Messika

Nominees for the GEM Award for Media Excellence

Brecken Branstrator

Brecken Branstrator | National Jeweler

Nominees for the GEM Award for Media Excellence

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson | International Watch

Nominees for the GEM Award for Media Excellence

Will Kahn | Town & Country

Nominees for the GEM Award for Retail Excellence

Broken English

Nominees for the GEM Award for Retail Excellence

Cellini Jewelers

Nominees for the GEM Award for Retail Excellence

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Highlights

2018 Photo Gallery

Debra Messing accepts the 2018 GEM Award for Jewelry Style

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Jennifer Fisher of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry presented Debra Messing with the GEM Award for Jewelry Style.

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Sally Morrison, the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, with Dave Bonaparte, CEO of Jewelers of America

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Virginia Drosos and David Bouffard of Signet Jewelers

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The GEM Award for Retail Innovation Nominees: Deborah Nicodemus of Moda Operandi, Lauren Kaminsky Goldman of ByGoldGirl and Brian Govberg of Govberg Jewelers

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Actress Debra Messing with her dad, Brian Messing

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Grace Fuller of W Magazine presented the GEM Award for Media Excellence

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The GEM Award for Media Excellence Nominees: Marion Fasel, Benjamin Clymer and Michelle Graff

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Host Stephen Webster with Marie Helene Morrow of Reinhold Jewelers

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Irene Neuwirth, who won the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

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Serena French of the New York Post and Alexa Magazine presented the GEM Award for Jewelry Design

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Debra Messing with Signet's CEO Virginia Drosos

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Deborah Nicodemus, CEO of Moda Operandi, who took home the GEM Award for Retail Innovation

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Marion Fasel took home the GEM Award for Media Excellence

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Sally Morrison with her son, Toby Corser

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Marion Fasel, winner of the GEM Award for Media Excellence

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GEM Awards Chair Norman Miller with Jewelers of America's Amanda Gizzi

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GEM Awards Chair Norman Miller with Jewelers of America CEO, Dave Bonaparte
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Debra Messing

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Lynn Yaeger

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Rachel Shechtman presented the GEM Award for Retail Innovation

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Presenters Jennifer Fisher and Pamela Love pose with host Stephen Webster

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Sally Morrison with Fern Mallis

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Debra Messing accepts the GEM Award for Jewelry Style

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The GEM Award for Jewelry Design nominees: Irene Neuwirth, Nikos Koulis and Coomi Bhasin

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Debra Messing

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The 2018 GEM Awards Committee

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The GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, Sally Morrison
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Debra Messing

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GEM Awards took place on Friday, January 19, 2018, at the legendary Cipriani 42nd Street.

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