New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the opening of the nomination period for the milestone 25th annual GEM Awards that will take place on Friday, March 12, 2027, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
The GEM Awards Committee is accepting self-nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation. Continuing the format from recent years, self-nominations provide individuals and brands with a platform to present their full body of work and achievements directly to the committee.
Nominations will be accepted through July 31, 2026. The GEM Awards Committee will review all submissions and select final nominees and honorees in each category. These will be publicly announced prior to the awards ceremony and judged by a panel of industry experts. An independent firm tabulates the results, which remain confidential until the live reveal during the GEM Awards.
“The GEM Awards have spent 25 years recognizing the visionaries, innovators, and storytellers whose work elevates the jewelry and watch industry,” said Amanda Gizzi, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Jewelers of America. “As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are proud to continue providing a platform that honors the designers, retailers, and media professionals that inspire excellence across our industry. We look forward to seeing the submissions of those whose creativity, leadership, and dedication are shaping the future.”
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and journal advertisements for the 2027 GEM Awards are now available. This is a premier opportunity to align your brand with excellence in the jewelry and watch industry and to celebrate the year's most outstanding contributors.
The 2027 GEM Awards Committee Chair is Marion Fasel, The Adventurine. The Committee is comprised of Randi Udell Alper, London Jewelers; Sarin Bachmann, JCK & LUXURY; David Bonaparte, Jewelers of America; Sam Broekema, Natural Diamond Council; Gannon Brousseau, COUTURE; Annie Doresca, DCA; Tanya Dukes; Dorit Engel, CHANEL; Jennifer Gandia, Greenwich St. Jewelers; Michelle Graff, National Jeweler; Lauren Harwell Godfrey, Harwell Godfrey; Sally Morrison; Rebecca Moskal, COMMUNIQUÉ; and Jill Newman.
For nomination guidelines, tickets, sponsorship packages, and advertising opportunities, visit: https://gemawards.jewelers.org/.
