Local fine jewelry store Eliza Page celebrates 20 years in business this year, and to celebrate, it’s helping to keep Austin beautiful with the annual Austin Shines jewelry design competition.
Now, there are 21 finalists from Central Texas in the running to win a prize of $1,000 for first place or $500 for second place, professional consultation from local companies like Kendra Scott + Giant Noise, and a six-month residency at Eliza Page. The winner will be announced on Friday, Sept. 5.
The finalists each submitted a 10-piece collection and a salt-and-pepper diamond piece for use in the charity portion of the contest, which will donate proceeds to the Center for Child Protection.
If you ask us, Austinites are the real winners by having so many local options to shop from. Let’s meet some of the finalists.
Afra Jewelry Studio | This studio pays homage to natural elements by using untreated gemstones — especially opals — and has been open since 2011.
Anvil + Aura | Small wonders like shark teeth, molten pebbles, and stingray barbs take center stage in this brand.
Cara Carter Jewelry | Hailing from Sunset Valley, this designer uses organic shapes and gemstones to elevate the everyday wardrobe.
Claire Sommers Buck | Austin’s unique aesthetics are mixed with global influences in the jewelry created by his native Austinite.
Fail Jewelry | Designer Christine Fail creates angular, minimalist pieces using materials like recycled gold, lab-grown diamonds, and inlaid stones.
Haley Lebeuf | Jewelry from this designer is seamlessly wearable for minimalist aesthetics, but it’s easy to wear for everyone.
Hine Fine Jewelry | These pieces are perfect for the modern cowgirl and are made by a tenth-generation Texan.
Jamie Turner | Wavy gold silhouettes, plus gemstones in shades of green and blue, are characteristic of this local jeweler.
Lee Jones | The shiny, rounded pieces from this shop are perfect for layering and adding a little color to your jewelry box.
Lisa Crowder | Make your collection a bit more three-dimensional with the help of this metalsmith, who graduated from UT Austin.
