Awards & Publications
Design and Production Awards
2013 Solidscape’s BASELWORLD Design Competition, Silver Award for flawless execution of a complex ring design - Elizabeth ring
2013 INSTORE Bench Pressure Challenge, 1st Place CAD 1 Award - Custom bridal ring inspired by Harry Winston vintage jewelry
2013 Palladium Design Contest, Winner - Elizabeth ring, Fluted earrings, and Elevate ring
2012 Saul Bell Design Award, 2nd Place Gold/Platinum Winner - Transit cuff
2012 Platinum Guild International Innovation Award, Red Carpet Jewelry Buyers Choice - Fluted ring
2012 Jewelers’ Circular Keystone Las Vegas, Design Center Rising Star Award
2011 Johnson Matthey New York Sustainable Design Award, Winner - Hollein ring
2011 Niche Award, Fine Jewelry Winner - Fluted ring
2011 Niche Award, Fine Jewelry Finalist - Rippling ring
2011 Designer Jewelry Competition, 3rd Place Mixed Media - Links ring
2010-2011 American Jewelry Design Council, New Talent Honorable Mention Award - Overall Erik Stewart Jewelry Brand
2010 Niche Award, Fine Jewelry Winner - Pult ring
2009 Niche Award, Silver with Gemstone Winner - Mooncheese ring
2008 Gemological Institute of America, George A. Schuetz Jewelry Design Contest - Phoenix cuff links and ring
Press Publications (partial list)
“Award-Winning Designer Aims for the ‘Edge of the Industry” by Jaime Kautsky (October 3, 2014) G.I.A. Alumni News & Research.
Interview with Erik Stewart on his training and career experience
“Britt’s Pick: Erik Stewart’s Elizabeth Earrings” by Brittany Siminitz. (May 21, 2013) Jewelers’ Circular Keystone On-line Magazine.
Featured ESJ design Elizabeth earrings
“Get to know Erik Stewart of Erik Stewart Jewelry” by Jennifer Heebner. (January 26, 2013) Jewelers’ Circular Keystone On-line Blog.
Interview with Erik Stewart on his design process, inspiration, and training
“Mystery Box Challenge: Crises Averted” by Tina Wojtkielo Snyder. (February 2013) Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Journal. Pages 32-33
Editorial on Erik Stewart’s participation in experimental design competition
Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver and Other Jewelry Metals: How to Test, Select & Care for Them by Renee Newman G.G. (2013) Pages 31, 34, 35 and front cover
Featured ESJ designs: Phoenix ring, Folds ring, Tilted ring, Solitaire 11 ring and Solitaire 1 ring
“Golden Globes: What the Stars Wore!” (January 2013) US Weekly On-line Magazine.
Actress Alison Pill wore ESJ Fluted earrings at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards
“Unlock Your Inner Diva.” (2012) InStyle, W, Elle, Marie Clair, and Cosmopolitan magazines.
Palladium Alliance International Campaign featured ESJ design Pirouette ring
“Palladium Alliance International Campaign: Fit for a Queen.” (2012) Instyle.com.
Featured ESJ design Royale ring
“Spring Designs in Platinum Designer Jewelry” by Rapaport group. (May 2, 2012)
Style Expert, Michael O’ Conner highlighted ESJ design Hollein pendent in news broadcast
“Platinum Fan Favorites.” (2012) MarthaStewartWeddings.com.
Featured ESJ Fluted ring as top voted bridal platinum design
“Erik Stewart’s Award-Winning Palladium, Steel, Gold, and Gemstone Cuff” by Jennifer Heebner. (November 13, 2012) Jewelers’Circular Keystone On-line Blog.
Editorial on Erik’s Stewarts process of designing and manufacturing the ESJ Transit design
“World Class” by Shannon L. Brown. (November 2012) Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Journal. Pages 12-13 In a collector’s edition honoring design, ESJ Hollein ring was featured on the front cover, followed by a two-page article on Erik Stewart’s manufacturing process of the Hollein ring
“Getting Connected: Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, Erik Stewart crafts Transit” by Shannon L. Brown. (November 2012) Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Journal. Pages 34-35
Article on Erik Stewart’s creative process of designing the Transit cuff
“Up Close and Personal with Jewelry Designer Erik Stewart” by Brittany Siminitz. (July 2, 2012) Jewelers’ Circular Keystone On-line Magazine.
Interview with JCK Rising Star Erik Stewart and his experience at the JCK Vegas Show
“Rings for Men of Style and Substance.” (June 2012) Engagement 101 Magazine. Page 102
Featured ESJ design Linked ring
“Behind the Design: Erik Stewart’s favorites.” (April 2012) Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Journal. Page 13
Interview with Erik Stewart on the jewelry designers that inspire him
“Irresistibility Resistant Platinum Jewelry.” (Autumn 2011) Royal Report: The Most Exclusive Czech English Lifestyle Magazine. Pages 48-50
Article featuring Erik Stewart and ESJ designs: Hollein ring/pendent, Fluted ring, and Metro ring
“500 Gemstone Jewels: A Sparkling Collection of Dazzling Designs.” (2010) Lark Books. Pages 41 and 277
Featured ESJ designs: Hollein ring and Mooncheese ring
