American Gem Trade Association Awards

Every summer, AGTA (American Gem Trade Association) holds the AGTA Spectrum Awards, a competition for jewelers who work with natural colored gemstones. Considered the finest jewelry and gemstone competition in the world, any win is an immense honor. At Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry we’ve been honored to win 23 Spectrum Awards under the Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry brand, and an additional 33 awards under other design houses. Below are some of our winning pieces from over the years.

2018 Spectrum - Best use of ColorRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K yellow gold "Phoenix Rising" necklace featuring Mandarin Garnets (28.04 ctw.) accented with Paraiba Tourmalines (1.55 ctw.), Sapphires (4.68 ctw.), Rubies (3.1… — **2018 Spectrum - Best use of Color**
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18K yellow gold "Phoenix Rising" necklace featuring Mandarin Garnets (28.04 ctw.) accented with Paraiba Tourmalines (1.55 ctw.), Sapphires (4.68 ctw.), Rubies (3.17 ctw.), fire Opals (1.35 ctw.), tsavorite Garnets (.02 ctw.) and a .77 ct. Turquoise.

2018 Spectrum - 2nd Place Bridal WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg JewelersPlatinum "Take the Plunge" ring featuring a 21.86 ct. oval Tanzanite cabochon accented with Diamonds (2.13 ctw.). — **2018 Spectrum - 2nd Place Bridal Wear**
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Platinum "Take the Plunge" ring featuring a 21.86 ct. oval Tanzanite cabochon accented with Diamonds (2.13 ctw.).

2017 Spectrum - 1st Place Men’s WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18lk yellow gold with black rhodium “Estrella” ring featuring a 7.50 ct starburst trapiche Sapphire accented with black Diamonds (.64 ctw) and yellow Sapphire m… — **2017 Spectrum - 1st Place Men’s Wear**
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*18lk yellow gold with black rhodium “Estrella” ring featuring a 7.50 ct starburst trapiche Sapphire accented with black Diamonds (.64 ctw) and yellow Sapphire melee (.52 ctw).*

2017 Spectrum - Classical Manufacturing HonorsRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18k yellow gold rhodium “Blue Lagoon” ring featuring a 13.99 ct cushion-cut blue Zircon accented with Diamond melee (1.32 ctw.) — **2017 Spectrum - Classical Manufacturing Honors**
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18k yellow gold rhodium “Blue Lagoon” ring featuring a 13.99 ct cushion-cut blue Zircon accented with Diamond melee (1.32 ctw.)

2017 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18k white gold and rhodium “Double the Love” ring featuring 12.62 ct heart shaped blue Zircon accented with .75 ct heart shaped Diamond and Diamond pave (1.53 … — **2017 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal Wear**
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18k white gold and rhodium “Double the Love” ring featuring 12.62 ct heart shaped blue Zircon accented with .75 ct heart shaped Diamond and Diamond pave (1.53 ctw).

2016 Spectrum - 1st Place Business/Day WearRicardo Basta FIne Jewelry & Eichberg Jewelers18k yellow gold and platinum “Honey” ring featuring a 13.58 ct Heliodor accented with Sapphires (.82 ctw) and Diamonds (.96 ctw). — **2016 Spectrum - 1st Place Business/Day Wear**
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18k yellow gold and platinum “Honey” ring featuring a 13.58 ct Heliodor accented with Sapphires (.82 ctw) and Diamonds (.96 ctw).

2016 Spectrum - 2nd Place Evening WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18k rose gold ring featuring a 10.41 ct rubellite Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (.23 ctw) and Ruby melee (0.5 ctw). — **2016 Spectrum - 2nd Place Evening Wear**
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18k rose gold ring featuring a 10.41 ct rubellite Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (.23 ctw) and Ruby melee (0.5 ctw).

2016 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal Wear + Platinum HonorsRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & Eichberg JewelersPlatinum “Royal Blue” ring features a 12 ct blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (2.59 ctw). The ring features a detachable 18k yellow gold “Qui… — **2016 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal Wear + Platinum Honors**
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Platinum “Royal Blue” ring features a 12 ct blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (2.59 ctw). The ring features a detachable 18k yellow gold “Quilt” jacket featuring Turquoise accented with Diamonds (.43 ctw) and tsavorite Garnets (.16 ctw).

2016 Spectrum - Editor’s ChoiceRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18k rose gold ring featuring two sugarloaf Tanzanites (23.26 ctw) accented with Opal, Tsavorite Garnets (1.71 ctw) and Diamonds (.06 ctw). — **2016 Spectrum - Editor’s Choice**
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18k rose gold ring featuring two sugarloaf Tanzanites (23.26 ctw) accented with Opal, Tsavorite Garnets (1.71 ctw) and Diamonds (.06 ctw).

2014 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors Business/Day WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K rose and yellow gold ring with honeycomb ajour pierced out detail featuringround brilliant Rubies (3.97 ctw) in a star-point setting. — **2014 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors Business/Day Wear**
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18K rose and yellow gold ring with honeycomb ajour pierced out detail featuringround brilliant Rubies (3.97 ctw) in a star-point setting.

2016 Spectrum, 1st Place Business/Day WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18k yellow gold “Enchanted Frog” ring featuring Carnelian, tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds (.18 ctw). — **2016 Spectrum, 1st Place Business/Day Wear**
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18k yellow gold “Enchanted Frog” ring featuring Carnelian, tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds (.18 ctw).

2012 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors ClassicalRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K yellow gold and platinum tri-color eternity set bands featuring Rubies (0.34 ctw), tsavorite Garnets (0.28 ctw) and Sapphires (0.21 ctw). — **2012 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors Classical**
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18K yellow gold and platinum tri-color eternity set bands featuring Rubies (0.34 ctw), tsavorite Garnets (0.28 ctw) and Sapphires (0.21 ctw).

2009 Spectrum - 1st Place Men's WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K yellow gold and platinum cufflinks featuring lavender Chalcedony cabochons (14.70 ctw), round yellow Sapphires (1.57 ctw), round Diamonds (0.17 ctw) and rou… — **2009 Spectrum - 1st Place Men's Wear**
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18K yellow gold and platinum cufflinks featuring lavender Chalcedony cabochons (14.70 ctw), round yellow Sapphires (1.57 ctw), round Diamonds (0.17 ctw) and round Rubies (0.08 ctw).

2009 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors Men's WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg JewelersPalladium ring featuring a 19.68 ct. oval brown Zircon. — **2009 Spectrum - Manufacturing Honors Men's Wear**
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Palladium ring featuring a 19.68 ct. oval brown Zircon.

2008 Spectrum - 1st Place Evening WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K yellow gold and platinum necklace featuring multi-colored natural Diamonds (39.98 ctw). — **2008 Spectrum - 1st Place Evening Wear**
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18K yellow gold and platinum necklace featuring multi-colored natural Diamonds (39.98 ctw).

2008 Spectrum - Honorable MentionRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg JewelersPalladium "Zebra" brooch featuring black Diamonds (7.86 ctw), white Diamonds (3.95 ctw), Rubies (1.05 ctw), Emeralds (0.38 ctw) and Tsavorite Garnets (0.30 ctw). — **2008 Spectrum - Honorable Mention**
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Palladium "Zebra" brooch featuring black Diamonds (7.86 ctw), white Diamonds (3.95 ctw), Rubies (1.05 ctw), Emeralds (0.38 ctw) and Tsavorite Garnets (0.30 ctw).

2007 Spectrum - Honorable Mention ClassicalRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers18K yellow gold and platinum "Flying Baguettes" eternity band featuring Diamonds (1.94 ctw) and natural yellow Diamonds (1.20 ctw). — **2007 Spectrum - Honorable Mention Classical**
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18K yellow gold and platinum "Flying Baguettes" eternity band featuring Diamonds (1.94 ctw) and natural yellow Diamonds (1.20 ctw).

2005 Spectrum - Honorable Mention Bridal WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg JewelersPlatinum and 18K yellow gold necklace featuring yellow, pink, green, blue, red and white Diamonds (17.22 ctw). — **2005 Spectrum - Honorable Mention Bridal Wear**
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Platinum and 18K yellow gold necklace featuring yellow, pink, green, blue, red and white Diamonds (17.22 ctw).

2005 Spectrum - 3rd Place Bridal WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg JewelersPlatinum necklace featuring seven graduating topaz (5.23 ctw) unified with diamonds. Tsavorite garnets hang from diamonds at the bottom. — **2005 Spectrum - 3rd Place Bridal Wear**
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Platinum necklace featuring seven graduating topaz (5.23 ctw) unified with diamonds. Tsavorite garnets hang from diamonds at the bottom.

2004 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers; Designer: Ezequiel SafdiePlatinum ring featuring a 12.65 ct. orange Garnet accented with Diamonds (1.20 ctw). — **2004 Spectrum - 1st Place Bridal Wear**
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Platinum ring featuring a 12.65 ct. orange Garnet accented with Diamonds (1.20 ctw).

2004 Spectrum - Honorable Mention Casual WearRicardo Basta Fine Jewelry & E. Eichberg Jewelers; Designer: Ezequiel Safdie18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a 15.61 ct. Emerald cabochon accented with blue Sapphires (0.93 ctw), Rubies (0.… — **2004 Spectrum - Honorable Mention Casual Wear**
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18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a 15.61 ct. Emerald cabochon accented with blue Sapphires (0.93 ctw), Rubies (0.33 ctw) and yellow and white Diamonds (1.26 ctw).