Design Atelier exhibitors Maevona, Maya Jewels and Sevan Bicakci were among those who received awards during the ceremony, which concluded with a performance by Stevie Nicks. Irene Neuwirth took home the coveted Editors' Choice Award.

The winners, and their specific award categories, were: Maevona in bridal; Kwiat in diamonds; Sevan Bicakci in colored gemstones; John Hardy in silver; Maya Jewels in gold; Anthony Nak in platinum; Yvel in pearl; Eclat Jewels in haute couture.

In the business category, David Yurman won for best advertising and John Hardy took the award for best marketing and public relations.

Following the ceremony, rock legend Stevie Nicks treated attendees to an intimate private concert. The event, sponsored by Town & Country magazine, the Couture Jewellery Collection and Conference and Bentley Motors, was the 11th annual evening gala held in conjunction with the awards. Proceeds from the evening benefited Jewelers for Children and its Caring for Katrina Kids fund-raising program, set up to help the youngest victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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