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    2. Mark Schneider: Smithsonian Tanzanite

    Mark Schneider: Smithsonian Tanzanite

    This beautiful tanzanite gemstone is set in an award-winning platinum and diamond ring designed by Mark Schneider. In 1967, violet-blue crystals of the mineral zoisite were discovered in Tanzania. Tiffany & Co. marketed the new zoisite gems under the name Tanzanite, and since its discovery, the gem has steadily increased in popularity and value. This fancy-cut triangular tanzanite gem exhibits the prized deep sapphire-blue color with highlights of intense violet. This extraordinary ring is the first piece of tanzanite jewelry accessioned into the National Gem Collection. Smithsonian Collecion.                

    JCK Jewelers Choice Awards

    2010 - Contemporary Jewelry Over $1,000 (1">st Place)

    Contemporary Opal Ring (DS2009-4)

    -Best Bridal Design under $2,500 (1st Place)

    Clarity (19055)

    -Best Bridal Design Over $10,000 (1st Place)

    Nancy’s Ring

    -Men’s Jewelry Over $1,000 (1st Place)

    Star Sapphire Ring (DS2008-1)

    2008 - Men’s Jewelry Category over $3,000

    Spessartite Garnet Ring (DS2007-1)

    -Earring Design over $10,000

    Green Tourmaline Earrings (DS2007-3)

    Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad

    Best in Platinum Exhibit 2009-2010 – Neptune

    Best of the Best Exhibit 2002-2003 – 11 pieces on display

    Platinum Honors Award Winner

    2010 – Elusive Spessartite Garnet (DS2010-2)

    2009 – Neptune (DS2009-2)

    2005 – Elite Emerald Ring (DS1215)

    Pristine Jade Ring (19200)

    2003 – Majestic Pearl (DS1204)

    Princess Blue-Green Tourmaline (DS1202)

    Exquisite Tanzanite (DS1206)

    Galaxy Quartz Cufflinks (DS1205)

    2002 – Noble Tanzanite (DS1197)

    Superb Tsavorite Ring (DS1193)

    2001 - Smithonian Tanzanite (?)

    2000 – Magnificent Tanzanite (DS954)

    1999 – Faceted Tanzanite Ring (DS1172)

    Saul Bell Awards

    2009 – Finalist Gold/Platinum Category

    -Contemporary Opal Ring (DS2009-4)

    Golden Globes

    2009 – 66th annual Golden Globes

    -Mindy Kaling – Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s The Office - Aquamarine ring (19205)

    -David Blue – Cliff on ABC’s Ugly Betty – Rotating Cufflinks (DS1209)

    JQ International Magazine Designer of the Year 2008

    Manufacturer Jewelers & Silversmiths Association (MJSA) - American Vision Award

    2008 - 2nd Place Natural Color Diamond Distinction

    Contemporary Natural Diamond (DS2008-5)

    2004 - 1st Place Platinum Distinction

    Onyx Base Pearl Ring (?)

    2002 – 1st Place Professional Category

    Dynasty (DS1198)

    Contemporary Jewelry Design Group (CJDG) – Designer of the Year 2007

    American Gem Trade Association – Spectrum Award Winner

     

    2006 – 1st Place Men’s Wear

    Regal Tanzanite (?)

    3rd Place Business Daywear

    Voyage Onyx Pendant (?)

    2005 - 1st Place Men’s Wear

    Rotating Black Faceted Pearl Cufflinks ‘Orbit’ (DS1209)

    2003 – 1st Place Casual Wear

    Princess Blue-Green Tourmaline (DS1202)

    2nd Place Evening Wear

    Exquisite Tanzanite (DS1206)

    Honorable Mention Men’s Wear

    Galaxy Quartz Cufflinks (DS1205)

    2002 – 2nd Place Men’s Division

    Noble Tanzanite (DS1197)

    -2nd Place Bridal Division

    Royal Tanzanite (DS1194)

    2001 – 1st Place Division 1

    Exquisite Black Pearl (15176)

    1998 – 1st Place Division 1 – Over $10,000

    Eclipse Bolo Neck Tie

    1994 – 1st Place Division 3, $2,000-$5,000

    Moon River Tanzanite (?)

    -2nd Place Division 3, $2,000-$5,000

    Sunset Citrine Quartz Pin (?)

    American Gem Trade Association – Spectrum Awards 2004 Judge

    Smithsonian Institution Permanent Display 2001

    Gem & Mineral Gallery, Washington DC

    Tanzanite Ring (?)

    Platinum Guild International – Featured Designer of the Year 2001

    Tahitian Pearl Trophy Contest 2001

    Honorable Mention

    Day & Night Pearl (DS1201)

    American Gem Society (AGS)

    Excellence in Color Gemstone Design

    2001

    2000

    Signity

    Colored Gemstone Design Award 2000

    (Shapes Bracelet)

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    Gem Exhibit 1999-2001

    De Beers Diamonds – International Awards 1998

    Honoring 30 designers out of 2280

    The sketches were ‘inadvertently destroyed in the transportation process between Paris and New York"

    American Gem Trade Association – Cutting Edge Award 1997

    -Citrine and Black Onyx Shield cut by Steve Walters; entered by Mark Schneider

    -The Piece was put into the Bolo Necktie

    Jewelers of America (JA) – New Designer of the Year 1996

    De Beers – Diamonds of Distinction 1991

    Honors Earrings

    Honors Ring

     

     

    Mark Schneider: Smithsonian Tanzanite

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