(757) 597-7018
Located in YORKTOWN, VA
Awards & Recognition
Simply Unique Jewelry Designs has been recognized for its creative talent, business expertise, and customer service by international, national, and local organizations, including the top honor in jewelry design.
Start Your Custom PieceInternational Jewellery Design Excellence Awards, 2019
Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2015 - 2020
Hollowware/Art Object, 2014 & 2017
Champion Of Champions, 2019
In 2019, co-owner Aleksandr Maryaskin won "Champion of the Champions" at the International Jewellery Design Excellence Awards in Hong Kong, the highest honor in the jewelry industry. He and co-owner Tim Wright traveled to the ceremony knowing only that Alex was a finalist, and brought the top prize home to the United States for the first time in at least five years.
The winning piece is an egg-shaped filigree creation that twists open to reveal a miniature church complex, inspired by the church in Ukraine where Alex learned to repair antique filigree. It was made entirely by hand, without a single drawing or rendering, and every roof shingle was cut and assembled one by one.
538
Hours at the bench
3+
Carats of diamonds
~10
Ounces of 14k gold wire
$217K
Appraised value
"To hear his name called as the top winner was the highlight of our dreams and careers."
Aleksandr Maryaskin, Co-Owner
Design Honors
Recognized by international, national, and local organizations for creative talent and craftsmanship.
Champion of Champions, 2019
Known as "the Oscar of jewelry design," naming Alex the top jewelry designer in the world.
1st Place, Hollowware/Art Object, 2017
1st Place, Hollowware/Art Object, 2014
An international competition recognizing artists of distinction in jewelry design.
Best in Show, 2016
1st Place, 2013
1st Place, 2012
Best in Show, 2011
World-class fine art from artists who demonstrate innovation and originality.
Merit Award, 2015
People's Choice Award, 2013
1st Place, Virginia's Finest Artist Award, 2012
Virginia Beach's longest running oceanfront event, featuring 275 artists from across the U.S. and beyond.
Grand Prize Winner, "Summer" Contest, 2012
An international organization of jewelry designers who create and sell their own work.
2nd Place, 2009
A publication celebrating metal jewelry art, gemology, and fine carving from the best jewelry makers.
Store & Community Awards
2015 - 2020
Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
U.S. Institute of Trade & Commerce, for the highest caliber of customer service, business ethics, and company values
2015
Retail Alliance
2015
Yorktown Awards
Your Piece Is Next
The same hands behind "Discovery of Eggcellence" can create a one-of-a-kind piece just for you.