Dona Wong of Keoni Collections was named designer of the year in the Hawaii Jewelers Association’s 67th annual design competition, collecting the highest number of points during the competition involving 33 entries. Pieces were evaluated on their overall design, marketability, practicality/wearability and craftsmanship.

Winners were announced during the group’s annual banquet April 30 at Honolulu Country Club. Here are the winners in the competition’s three categories:

Jewelry under $3,500

First place: “Iridescent Dream” pendant by Dona Wong, Keoni Collections

Second place: “Body Architecture” earrings by Michael Ly, The Wedding Ring Shop

Third place: “Na Pali” pendant by Tiffany Grande, Grande’s Gems, Kapaa, Kauai

People’s Choice: “Iridescent Dream” by Dona Wong, Keoni Collections

Jewelry over $3,500

First: “Opal Tide Pool” pendant by the Maui Divers design team

Second: “The Red Carpet” ring by Denny Wong, Denny Wong Designs

Third: “New Born” ring by Dale Cripps, Dale Cripps Jeweller

People’s Choice: “Waterfall” bracelet by Carrie Smith, Na Hoku

Hawaiian-themed jewelry

First: “Flowers of the Islands” bracelet by Donna Shimazu, Na Hoku

Second: “Sunset Flower” by Chira Arnould-Duval, Aqua Gems

Third: “Living Heirloom” bracelet by the Maui Divers design team

People’s Choice: “Flowers of the Islands” bracelet by Donna Shimazu, Na Hoku