A wave of brilliance lit up the JCK Las Vegas 2025 stage as the Jose Hess Design Awards honored both iconic names and rising stars redefining fine jewelry. Under the theme “Radiance,” this year’s celebration wasn't just about sparkle—it was about stories, innovation, and emotion.
The award winners brought fire:
- Penny Preville, honored for five decades of timeless elegance
- Kouzoupis Jewellery (Greece), celebrated for 75 years of artisanal mastery
- Benjamin King of Diamonds De Canada, with narrative-rich natural diamond pieces
- Stella Song, GIA grad dazzling with convertible high-jewelry
- Simon G. Fine Jewelry, fusing tech innovation with refined design
- LÖF by Morgan Mackintosh, self-taught brilliance pushing bold aesthetics
Showcased designs included:
💍 A 22.40-carat tanzanite ring
💍 A sapphire and diamond convertible pin-pendant-ring
💍 An epic yellow sapphire and diamond gold ring
💍 And a briolette diamond pendant mined in Canada
Judges like The Diamond Girl, Susan Helmich, and Maggie Hess herself praised not only the design but the journeys behind them.
Backed by GIA, JCK, Platinum Guild, and more, the awards reminded everyone: legacy matters, but so does the future. Each guest even walked away with a bracelet engraved with “Radiance lives in you.”
This wasn’t just a jewelry award—it was a movement.