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DESIGN AWARDS
2008 - Matrix Design Contest, Judges Distinction
2008 - Matrix Design Contest, Judges Distinction
2008 - Diva Award, 1st Place
2008 - Passion Award, 1st Place
2008 - Passion Award, 2nd Place
2008 - Passion Award, Finalist
2008 - Passion Award, Finalist
2008 - Vision Award, 1st Place
2008 - Vision Award, 2nd Place
2007 - Tahitian Pearl Trophy, 1st Place
2007 - Vision Award, 1st Place
2007 - Passion Award, 1st Place
2007 - Passion Award, 2nd Place
2007 - Passion Award, 2nd Place
2006 - Vision Award, 2nd Place
2005 - Matrix Design Contest, 1st Place, Technical
2005 - Vision Award, 2nd Place
2000 - Merit Award
1999 - Niche Award, 1st Place
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Relic: one of John's award
winning renderings.
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October 4, 2008
John Krikawa Wins Two Judges Distinction Awards at Gemvision Design Symposium
John Krikawa, our master modeller, won two Judges Distinction Awards in the Matrix Design Contest sponsored by Gemvision. This competition judges the complexity and craftsmanship of the created model and rendering. As an integral part of the jewelry making process, John has succeeded in mastering this complex program and elevated the process to art. Congratulations John!!!
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Delicate Leaf Wedding Set
Winning pieces on display at the Platinum Pavilion during JCK Las Vegas
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May 30, 2008
12th Annual DIVA Design Competition -- Krikawa wins first place in the Bridal Ring Trio Suite category!
The Women’s Jewelry Association announced the winners of its 12th Annual DIVA Awards design competition at a press conference held May 30 in the Platinum Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas. With this year’s theme of “The Platinum Wedding," the competition was sponsored by Platinum Guild International. Krikawa's winning entry, Delicate Leaf Wedding Set, was inspired by nature and features a stylized leaf design.
Included in the photo are Robert May, executive director Natural Colored Diamond Association (left), Lisa (center), Erica Courtney, winner of Platinum Jewels for the Bridal Party (third from right), Huw Daniel, president Platinum Guild International (second from right) and Yancy Weinrich, president Women’s Jewelry Association (right).
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Juicy Liqueur won 1st place in the Mokume-gane Distinction category.
High Tea Ring won 2nd place in the Palladium Distinction category.
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April 13-15, 2008
2008 Vision Award Competition -- Krikawa wins two!
Krikawa Jewelry Designs won first and second place awards in the 17th Annual Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of American Vision Award Design Competition. This competitive and prestigious award recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work has a profound influence on the future of jewelry design. Lisa, accompanied by Jackie Froeliger, our sales manager, and Susan Ruff, our marketing specialist, traveled to NY for the award ceremony on April 13th at the MJSA Expo New York trade show at the Javits Center. Read more about the competition.
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Juicy Light features a brilliant pink sapphire.
The Heart Pendant is an elegant and graceful piece.
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May 2008
2008 Passion Award Competition -- Krikawa wins five!
4th Annual Bench Jewelers Passion Awards from BW Simon International:
1st Place, Jewelry Design Team for "Juicy Light"
2nd Place, Jewelry Design Team for "Heart Pendant"
Finalist, Jewelry Design Team for "Mokume Puzzle Ring"
Finalist, Ladies Jewelry for "Mokume Bracelet"
Finalist, CAD Rendering: Ladies Rings for "Desert Landscape"
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October 2007
Krikawa Receives First Place in Tahitian Pearl Trophy Competition
Lisa Krikawa has been awarded first place in the Tahitian Pearl Trophy competition sponsored by Perles De Tahiti GIE for her necklace, earring and ring set entitled “Pearls & Curls”. Winning in the “Parure” category among all North American entrants, Krikawa’s set will now proceed to the international competition to compete against finalists from over 30 countries.
Find out more about the Tahitian Pearl Trophy here.
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April 28, 2007 through October 28, 2007
Krikawa Displays Jewel at "Arizona Gems and Jewels"
Phoenix Airport Museum
This is an exhibition featuring gemstones native to Arizona, and Arizona artists. Krikawa's piece features a Concave Cut Four Peaks Amethyst marquise, Ant-Hill Garnet, and Kingman Turquoise.
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APRIL 30, 2007 ---
Krikawa takes three!
Bench Jewelers Third Annual
Passion Awards Design Competition
Hosted by B.W.Simon International
FIRST PLACE: Design Team Category for the "Queen of Everything"
...................by Lisa Krikawa and John Krikawa
SECOND PLACE: Design Team Category for "Reine de Glace"
...................by Lisa Krikawa, Claudia Valdenegro and Heather Rouse
SECOND PLACE: Ladies Jewelry Category for "Something Blue"
...................by Lisa Krikawa
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April 2007
Lisa Krikawa wins the 2007 American Vision Award - 1st Place, Mokume Gane Distinction
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America's annual MJSA Vision Award Design Competition recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work is influencing the future design trends of the jewelry industry.
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April 2006
American Vision Award - 2nd Place, Mokume Gane Distinction for LifeDrop Pendant and Earring Set
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America's annual MJSA Vision Award Design Competition recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work is influencing the future design trends of the jewelry industry.
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2005 Matrix Design Contest, 1st Place, Technical for Carved Curls
In 2005, John Krikawa received First Place for Technical Merit in Gemvision's First Annual Matrix Design Contest, at the Gemvision Matrix 5.0 Release Weekend in Chicago.
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April 2005
American Vision Award - 2nd Place, Mokume Gane Distinction
Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America's annual MJSA Vision Award Design Competition recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work is influencing the future design trends of the jewelry industry.
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