b'GEM AWARD NOMINEES FORJEWELRY DESIGNCECE FEIN-HUGHES CECE JEWELLERYCece Fein-Hughes has long been captivated by the way art tells stories across centuries. After studying History of Art at Exeter University and working at Christies and Sothebys, she turned to goldsmithing in 2018. At the British Academy of Jewellery, she discovered enamelling, an age-old technique she reimagines for the modern collector.Ceces pieces weave historic influences with her own signature stylefairy tales, tattoo motifs and timeless symbolism emerge in miniature artworks forged by hand in recycled 18K yellow gold. Each jewel is hand-engraved, enamelled with fire and glass, then embellished with pearls and star-set diamonds, ensuring no two are ever alike.Symbolism lies at the heart of her work. Nautical emblems, animal totems and mythical creatures reflect both her love of bold, vibrant motifs and the stories of her deep-seadiver father and the tales of his underwater adventures. His own tattoos, rich with personal meaning, continue to shape Ceces storytelling: each piece she creates is a miniature work of art, alive with history, myth and magic.SILVIA FURMANOVICH SILVIA FURMANOVICHSilvia Furmanovich is a celebrated fine jewelry designer known for transforming materials and traditions into wearable works of art. Born in So Paulo, Brazil, she descends from a family of Italian goldsmiths; her great-grandfather created ornaments for the Vatican, and her father was a goldsmith. She launched her namesake brand in 1998 and continues to work from her So Paulo atelier alongside her three sons.Her work combines marquetry, lacquer, miniature painting and organic materials such as bamboo, silk and wood with precious gemstones. Each piece reflects a deep respect for craftsmanship and cultural exchange, shaped through collaborations with artisans from Brazil, Japan, Uzbekistan and India. She has also partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.Renowned for her originality and craftsmanship, Furmanovich has received four Couture Design Awards and a 2019 GEM Awards nomination. Her creative vision continues to evolve, exemplified by her 2023 homeware collaboration with Asprey. Furmanovichs pieces are held in the permanent collections of The Hispanic Society Museum & Libraryin New York and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.CATHERINE SARR ALMASIKAParis-born Catherine Sarr is the Founder and CEO of ALMASIKA, a Chicago-based fine jewelry brand inspired by universal symbols, shapes and stories that connect cultures. Guided by the belief that jewelry holds meaning beyond adornment, ALMASIKA draws from art, design and heritage to create pieces that speak to our shared human experience. Its creations have been worn by Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, Sandra Oh, Priyanka Chopra and Reese Witherspoon.Extending this vision to contemporary arts, Catherine and her husband support emerging artists through The Sarr Collection, which includes the PRIX Sarr with Les Beaux-Arts de Paris and a U.S. residency program in collaboration with Villa Albertine.Catherine serves on the board of the Terra Foundation for American Art, is a member of Villa Albertine Chicago and of the Cercle des Ambassadeurs du Palais de Tokyo. In 2022, she was named Chevalier de lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government.38 24TH ANNUAL GEM AWARDS'