b'ABOUT GEM AWARDSGEM Awards, hosted by Jewelers of America, is the fine jewelry and watch industrys premieraccoladegalathatrecognizestheoutstandingachievementsofindividuals and companies whose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches. Established in 2002, GEM Awards are presented in several categories, including the prestigious GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement. GEM Award nominees in additional categories are voted on by the GEM Awards judges whose votes are sent live to an independent firm to determine the winners. The winners are announced live during the GEM Awards ceremony. Proceeds from GEM Awards help Jewelers of America continue to provide valuable programs, benefits, education and advocacy for their members.2025 GEM AWARDS COMMITTEECHAIR COMMITTEE Marion FaselSarin BachmannTanya DukesSally Morrison The Adventurine JCK & LUXURY Editor De Beers GroupIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR David BonaparteJennifer GandiaRebecca Moskal Randi Udell AlperJewelers of America Greenwich St. Jewelers COMMUNIQULondon Jewelers Gannon BrousseauLauren Harwell GodfreyJill Newman COUTURE Harwell Godfrey EditorAnnie DorescaMichelle GraffMatthew Rosenheim Black in Jewelry Coalition National JewelerTiny Jewel BoxTHE GEM AWARDS JUDGESThe nominees for each category are carefully evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts. These professionals review the achievements of each nominee based on their body of work from a specific time period. Ballots are submitted to an independent firm to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the results. The winners, determined by this impartial process, are revealed live at the GEM Awards ceremony. We extend our gratitude to the judges for their dedication and expertise in recognizing excellence in the industry.Marla Aaron Annie Doresca Jay Hartington Marta NowakowskiRandi Udell Alper Tanya Dukes Susan M. Jacques Jean ProunisRon AndersonAmy Elliott Fernando Jorge Matthew Rosenheimand David Rees Frank Everett Ana Khouri Sarah Royce-GreensillSarin Bachmann Marion Fasel Anita Ko Paul SchneiderDavid Bonaparte Laura Freedman Nikos Koulis Jennifer ShankerBrecken Branstrator Jennifer Gandia Marie Lichtenberg Daisy Shaw-EllisLisa Bridge Rachel Garrahan Sally Morrison Kirsty StoneGannon Brousseau Lauren Harwell Godfrey Rebecca Moskal Joanne TeichmanAnnabel Davidson Michelle Graff Irene Neuwirth Brent Neale WinstonAnthony DeMarco Melanie Grant Jill Newman Alexis Wolfe14 23RD ANNUAL GEM AWARDS'