Fine Jewelry

by Master Designer Bernie Benevidez

• Trident - this embodies Poseiden`s command of the sea which directly parallels all of our Navy Special Warfare operators, "frogmen" if you will, and their unending commitment to fight land or sea for all that is good in this world.
• Flag - symbolizes this country`s pure resolve, to continue through strength and honor, to respect the sacrifices of those who walked forward to keep us free. To make this United States the greatest, freest country in the world.
• Eagle Wing - represents this country`s fierce dedication to freedom...freedom through strength.
• Diamonds - diamonds are all created through intense heat and pressure, not unlike all Naval Special Warfare warriors. Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring element on earth. Diamonds are forever and so is the dedication of all frogmen as they carry the torch of respect, selflessness and love of brother and country to all corners of the world.
• Gold - a precious metal, forged through fire and hammer-"work hardened" so to speak. Is this not what happens to all of our Navy Special Warfare frogmen?

Master Jeweler Bernie Benavidez

- 2018 Midwest Jewelers Association Gemmy Awards Competition,First Place-$2,000-$5,000 Division

- 2018 National-Jeweler`s of America Professional Design Competition-"People`s Choice Award" Winner

- 2017 Spectrum Awards Carving Competition Award Winner

- 2017 Midwest Jewelers Association Gemmy Awards Competition,First Place-Cad Design

- 2015 Iowa Jewelers Association Professional Design Contest-First Place,$5,000.00 and up.

- 2015 Iowa Jewelers Association Professional Design Contest-Second Place,$2,000.00 to $5,000.00 category

- 2015 Minnesota/North Dakota Jewelers Association Professional Design Contest-First Place

- 2015 American Gem Trade Association Spectrum Awards Competition-National Competition-Carving Division-Second Place

- 2010 Jewelers of America National Design Contest
Professional Level-"Buyer`s Choice Award"

- Minnesota/North Dakota Jewelers Association Professional Design Contest
First Place-2009,2010,2011,2012,2013

- MJSA-Professional Design Contest
"Jewelers Choice Award-Best of Show"-2010,2011