August 2003 Precious Metals/News Designs in Titanium Winners best demonstrated the beauty and strength of titanium The World Titanium Council unveiled the winners of the 2003 Titanium Jewelry Design Competition at The JCK Show-Las Vegas May 30. Judges were designers David Yurman, Jose Hess and Alan Revere retailers Ruth Fortunoff of Fortunoff and Amie Ritota of Finlay; Cindy Edelstein of the Jewelers Resource Bureau; Amy Kim-Araneo of Mikimoto; and jewelry editors Lorraine O’Donnell of Professional Jeweler, Carrie Soucy of JCK, Lorraine DePasque of Lustre and Randi Molofsky of National Jeweler. Entries were judged on unique design, visual appeal and demonstrating the attributes of titanium in jewelry. Spectore cosponsored the event and presented the Titanium Innovative Artist award. Grand Prize & Outstanding Design in Titanium Winner Jackie Goertz Stoughton, WI “Reflections of Motherhood” Mother’s Ring features green anodized titanium, an 1.06-ct. aquamarine, an 0.11-ct. tsavorite garnet and diamond accents. Titanium Innovative Artist Ariel Scornik Scornik Creative Jewelry Buenos Aries, Argentina “Prow to the East” titanium bracelet. Second Place Jesper Jensen Jensen Jewelers Alberta, Canada “Thrill” titanium matrix ring. Third Place Ron Thomas & Dave South Logan, UT Titanium ring holds a tension-set emerald-cut fluorite. Honorable Mention/Professional Division Charles Bahringer Milwaukee, WI Honorable Mention/ Student Division Nanz Aalund Seattle, WA Honorable Mention/International Division Ronil Magdaraog Philippines