THE SILVER USERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SILVER DISTINCTION WINNERS FOR 2005 AMERICAN VISION AWARDS

Providence, RI-As the exclusive sponsor of the Silver Distinction category for the 14th Annual American Vision Awards (AVAs), The Silver Users Association is pleased to announce the following 1st and 2nd place Silver Distinction winners:

1st place: Todd Reed of Todd Reed Inc. in Boulder, Colorado; 18k gold, 22k gold, and sterling silver hand-forged pin with patina, large raw diamond cube, and brilliant-cut diamonds.

2nd place: Marie Scarpa of Marie Scarpa Designs in Petaluma, California; Sole e Luna, sterling silver pin/pendant with curved spires set with freshwater pearls and citrines, and hand woven with fine silver and 18k wire.

The 2005 AVA judges were Cindy Edelstein of Jeweler's Resource Bureau; Michael Coan, Jewelry Department Chair, Fashion Institute of Technology; Peggy Jo Donahue, Editor in Chief, Professional Jeweler; Beth Braverman, Associate Editor, National Jeweler; Collen Chiron, Segment Marketing Manager, Swarovski; and Jill Kenik of Acropolis Studios Inc.

The entries were judged on originality, creativity, presentation quality, effective use of materials, wearability, and the design's perceived manufacturing and marketing potential.

To view the winning pieces, or for more information about the AVAs, please visit www.mjsainc.com. Continuing updates will be posted.