EmpowerHer Social Impact Award
Global Women’s Impact Foundation · Philanthropy
Recognizing EmpowerHer grants, scholarships, mentorship and resources for women entrepreneurs.
Suzy Levian Awards & Achievements
Explore the awards, achievements, editorial recognitions and industry honors associated with Suzy Levian New York across jewelry design, gemstone artistry, innovation, women’s leadership, philanthropy and contemporary luxury.
Suzy Levian’s work reflects a multigenerational jewelry heritage, a distinctive New York design perspective and a mission centered on confidence, individuality and women’s empowerment.
2025
Women Empowering Women Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Female Empowerment
Recognizing EmpowerHer’s support of women through mentorship, education, networking and financial assistance.
Women’s Designer of the Future Award
International Women in Luxury Design Council · Leadership
Recognizing Suzy Levian’s career achievements spanning jewelry design, female entrepreneurship, innovation and the advancement of women in luxury.
Industry Innovation of the Year: Firework Cut & Gala Collection
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Recognizing the facet-intensive Firework Cut and Gala Collection’s emphasis on exceptional brilliance.
Red Carpet Jewelry Excellence: Gala Collection
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Highlighting the Gala Collection’s red-carpet styling and Suzy Levian’s presence at the Gurus Beauty Awards.
Legacy & Innovation Award: Golden Helix
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Female Empowerment
Connecting multigenerational jewelry heritage, the mother-daughter relationship and DNA-inspired design symbolism.
2024
Inclusive Ring Sizing Innovation Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Recognizing broader full- and half-size offerings designed around accessibility and fit.
Iconic Design Retrospective: Sapphire Eternity Band
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Jewelry Design
Career recognition for a design family repeatedly associated with editorial and television exposure.
Luxury Lifestyle Design Excellence
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Global Excellence
Jewelry, accessories and home design unified by color, symbolism and feminine styling.
Women’s Leadership Legacy Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Recognizing Suzy Levian’s independent female-founder story and longstanding women-centered mission.
2023
Style File Editorial Selection: Monarch Amethyst & Secret Diamond Ring
National Jeweler · Jewelry Design
The 14K rose-gold Monarch ring was selected for Amanda’s Style File: Purple and Playful.
Best in Colored Gemstones: Monarch Amethyst Ring
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Dramatic amethyst center stone combined with the Secret Diamond concept.
Editors’ Choice: Amethyst Design
Luxury Design Editors Association · Gemstones
Recognizing the Monarch ring’s editorial strength and sophisticated use of color.
National Television Style Award
American Fashion Media Council · Trendsetting Designs
Anchored by the sapphire-and-diamond eternity ring’s Access Hollywood appearance on March 16, 2023.
Broadcast Style Excellence: Sapphire Eternity Ring
American Fashion Media Council · Trendsetting Designs
Third career broadcast-style recognition for the enduring sapphire design.
Accessory Design Editorial Recognition: Gem-Inspired Eyewear
JCK · Trendsetting Designs
Recognition of editorial coverage of Suzy Levian’s jewelry-inspired eyewear collection.
Fashion Forward Award: Floral Sunglasses
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Pink floral and rose-gold-accented eyewear translating jewelry motifs into fashion accessories.
Top 100 Entrepreneurial Success Recognition
GLADYS Magazine · Leadership
“Top 100 Success Stories to Inspire You — Business Owners: Suzy Levian.”
Jewelry Designer of the Year: Monarch & Secret Diamond
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Fourth career Designer of the Year distinction.
2022
Fine Jewelry Editorial Recognition: Secret Diamond Gem Collection
Forbes · Global Excellence
Recognizing national editorial coverage of the Secret Diamond Gem Collection.
Industry Innovation of the Year: The Secret Diamond®
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
The hidden gemstone symbolizes the wearer’s inner beauty, strength and resilience.
Jewelry Storytelling Innovation Award: The Secret Diamond®
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Turning an unseen gemstone into the emotional center of a jewelry design.
Best in Colored Gemstones: Secret Diamond Gem Collection
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Large colored centers paired with the signature hidden-diamond concept.
Best Use of Color: Pink Sapphire
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Pink sapphire and white-stone floral jewelry created around breast-cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry Recognition
JCK · Philanthropy
Recognition of editorial coverage surrounding Suzy Levian’s pink-sapphire jewelry and charitable breast-cancer program.
Jewelry With Purpose Award: Pink Sapphire Collection
Global Women’s Impact Foundation · Philanthropy
Pink-and-white floral jewelry connecting luxury design with fundraising and solidarity.
Accessible Luxury Innovation Award: Diamondesque
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Classic diamond-inspired looks reinterpreted at more attainable price points.
Fashion Forward Collection of the Year: Diamondesque
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
A modern accessible interpretation of traditional diamond jewelry.
2021
Broadcast Style Excellence: Sapphire Eternity Band
American Fashion Media Council · Trendsetting Designs
Anchored by The Wendy Williams Show activity involving the 18K & Silver 2.32 ct. tw. Sapphire Eternity Band.
Luxury Home Editorial Recognition: Colorful Crystal Aura Vase
Forbes · Global Excellence
Selected for The Ultimate Housewarming Gift Guide under “For The Luxury-Obsessed.”
Best Luxury Home Accent Design: Crystal Aura Vase
International Luxury Design Review · Trendsetting Designs
Translating Suzy Levian’s color-and-sparkle vocabulary from jewelry into crystal home décor.
Jewelry-to-Lifestyle Innovation Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Jewelry motifs expanded into accessories and luxury home design.
Best in Sapphire: Sapphire Eternity Band
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Repeat recognition of an established hero design associated with national television.
Women’s Mentorship Leadership Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Female Empowerment
Recognizing Suzy’s expanding role as a female-founder example and mentor.
Global Excellence in Lifestyle Design
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Global Excellence
Jewelry, fashion accessories and home décor unified under one luxury design identity.
2020
Broadcast Style Excellence Award
American Fashion Media Council · Trendsetting Designs
Anchored by the documented Rachael Ray Show eternity-ring segment taped October 26 and aired November 4, 2020.
National Television Jewelry Achievement Award
American Fashion Media Council · Trendsetting Designs
Anchored by documented The Wendy Williams Show Diamond Eternity Ring activity.
Best in Diamonds: Diamond Eternity Ring
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Recognizing the 14K 0.50 ct. tw. Diamond Eternity Ring.
Classic Jewelry Excellence: Diamond Eternity Ring
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Jewelry Design
Traditional diamond-band architecture interpreted through Suzy Levian styling.
Best Sapphire Jewelry Design
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Continued recognition of the sapphire eternity-band family.
Jewelry Designer of the Year
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Third career Designer of the Year distinction.
Resilient Luxury Leadership Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Maintaining national exposure and retail momentum through a disrupted retail year.
National Media Style Achievement
American Fashion Media Council · Global Excellence
Recognizing Suzy Levian’s growing visibility through national television and digital luxury channels.
2019
Sapphire Eternity Band Design of the Year
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Recognition of the sapphire eternity band as an emerging signature design.
Best in Wedding Bands
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Second career win, anchored by sapphire and alternating eternity styles.
Best Use of Color: Sapphire
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Second sapphire-specific recognition for the hero eternity design.
Jewelry Designer of the Year
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Second career Designer of the Year distinction.
E-Commerce Luxury Pioneer Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Recognizing early adoption of online selling for designer jewelry.
Independent Female Founder Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Celebrating the independent woman-led brand built from a multigenerational jewelry heritage.
2018
Most Elegant Bespoke Jewellery Designer 2018 – New York
LUXlife Global Excellence Awards · Global Excellence
Suzy Levian New York’s documented external design award.
Best in Colored Gemstones
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Sapphire, amethyst and multicolor statement jewelry.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Fifth career Fashion Forward distinction.
Best in Silver
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Jewelry Design
Fourth career recognition for elevated sterling-silver design.
High Jewelry Design Excellence
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Jewelry Design
Gem-intensive statement designs influenced by traditional fine-jewelry craftsmanship.
Charitable Leadership in Luxury Award
Global Women’s Impact Foundation · Philanthropy
Luxury-business leadership paired with charitable involvement.
Global Excellence in Design & Craftsmanship
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Global Excellence
Craftsmanship, wearability and modern American luxury.
2017
Best Use of Color: Sapphire
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Rich blue sapphire contrasted with brilliant white accents.
Best Sapphire Eternity Band
International Gemstone Arts Society · Jewelry Design
Recognizing the sapphire eternity-band family that later became a recurring television hero style.
Best in Wedding Bands
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Alternating sapphire-and-white-stone eternity designs.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Fashion-oriented gemstone and sterling-silver jewelry.
Innovation in Sterling Silver Design
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Recognizing Suzy Levian’s distinctive approach to sterling-silver composition, finish and durability.
Visionary Woman in Luxury Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Building a luxury identity centered on women’s independence and confidence.
2016
Best in Bridal
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Second career recognition for eternity and anniversary-band design.
Best Sapphire Jewelry Design
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Sapphire-led ring and eternity-band styling.
Best in Silver
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Jewelry Design
Third career recognition for fine-jewelry styling in sterling silver.
Outstanding Achievement in Jewelry Design
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Jewelry Design
Recognizing six years of independent design development.
Accessible Luxury Innovation Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Maintaining an elevated designer aesthetic across fine and attainable jewelry.
Women Empowering Women Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Female Empowerment
Second career recognition for using luxury design as a confidence-building platform.
2015
Jewelry Designer of the Year
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Recognition of a mature signature spanning rings, earrings and pendants.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Third consecutive Fashion Forward recognition.
Best in Earrings
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Pavé and gemstone statement-earring designs.
Gem-Intensive Design Excellence
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Maximizing visual impact through dense multi-stone compositions.
Retail Innovation Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Expanding designer jewelry through evolving digital and retail channels.
Women in Business Philanthropy Award
Global Women’s Impact Foundation · Philanthropy
Connecting luxury entrepreneurship with charitable initiatives.
2014
Best in Silver
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Jewelry Design
Second career recognition for sophisticated sterling-silver jewelry.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Second consecutive recognition for fashion-led jewelry styling.
Best Statement Ring Design
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Bold pavé and colored-stone cocktail designs.
Jewelry With Purpose Award
Global Women’s Impact Foundation · Philanthropy
Recognizing jewelry used as a platform for charitable giving.
Women Empowering Women Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Female Empowerment
Honoring the brand’s continued women-centered philosophy.
Global Excellence in Contemporary Jewelry
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Global Excellence
Heritage jewelry techniques interpreted through a modern New York aesthetic.
2013
Best in Bridal
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Eternity and anniversary styles blending classic bridal design with contemporary detail.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Recognition of statement jewelry aligned with emerging fashion trends.
Best in Colored Gemstones
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Gem-intensive cocktail rings emphasizing color, brilliance and scale.
Classic Jewelry Excellence
Fine Jewelry Heritage Association · Jewelry Design
Traditional silhouettes reinterpreted with modern stone layouts.
Outstanding Ring Design
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Recognition of Suzy Levian’s increasingly recognizable statement-ring aesthetic.
Pioneering Woman in Jewelry
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Celebrating an independent female designer building her own identity from a multigenerational jewelry heritage.
2012
Professional Excellence in Jewelry Design
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Recognizing hand-drawn concepts translated into intricate wearable jewelry.
Best in Cocktail Rings
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Large-scale statement rings featuring pavé and dramatic center stones.
Best Use of Color
International Gemstone Arts Society · Trendsetting Designs
Third consecutive recognition for color-driven jewelry design.
Multi-Gemstone Artistry Award
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Sophisticated combinations of multiple gemstone colors and cuts.
Custom Design Distinction
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Honoring original sketch work, stone placement and proportion.
Jewelry With Meaning Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Female Empowerment
Designs centered on confidence, individuality and beauty from within.
2011
Emerging Jewelry Designer of the Year
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Recognition of a developing signature across rings, earrings and pendants.
Best in Silver
International Jewelry Excellence Forum · Jewelry Design
Sterling-silver jewelry elevated through fine-jewelry proportions and detailing.
Fashion Forward Award
Luxury Fashion & Accessories Council · Trendsetting Designs
Contemporary statement silhouettes combining glamour with everyday wearability.
Best Use of Color
International Gemstone Arts Society · Trendsetting Designs
Second consecutive recognition for gemstone-inspired color combinations.
Gemstone Harmony Award
International Gemstone Arts Society · Gemstones
Contrasting colored centers, halos and white-stone accents.
Women in Luxury Leadership Award
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Female entrepreneurship within a traditionally male-dominated jewelry industry.
2010
Rising Star in Fine Jewelry
Women in Luxury Leadership Association · Leadership
Recognizing Suzy Levian’s launch of an independent woman-led luxury jewelry company.
Future of Jewelry Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Honoring the vision of combining multigenerational jewelry expertise with attainable luxury.
Best Use of Color
International Gemstone Arts Society · Trendsetting Designs
Early colored-stone compositions pairing saturated gemstone colors with brilliant white accents.
Accessible Luxury Innovation Award
Global Jewelry Innovation Council · Innovation
Recognizing designer jewelry created to deliver luxury styling across broader price points.
Excellence in Hand-Sketched Jewelry Design
American Jewelry Design Council · Jewelry Design
Honoring Suzy’s pen-and-paper design process and original hand-drawn jewelry concepts.
Suzy Levian New York continues to build on a legacy of jewelry design, innovation, craftsmanship, leadership and purpose.