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BRAND NEWS: A. LINK AND FANA PLAN BIG SHOW GIVEAWAY PROMOTIONS; A TRIBUTE TO RICHARD KREMENTZ, MORE January 31, 2013 (0 comments)
A. Link Luxury Mexican Trip Sweepstakes Back By Popular Demand
New York, NY—Back by popular demand, A. Link is once again giving away a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico during the Centurion show. Every $5,000 show purchase grants an entry to win an ultra-luxurious trip to Esperanza, an award winning Auberge resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Perched on the bluffs of Punta Ballena, overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the Esperanza resort—named #1 Spa in Mexico by Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler—epitomizes the sophistication of the Baja lifestyle.
The trip includes three nights in an ocean view casita, dinner for two, couples massage, breakfast daily, and airfare for two from Dallas, TX.
Retailers who have won this trip in the past include: Be On Park, Randy Cooper, Wixon, James & Williams, and Browning & Sons. All raved about the trip, says A. Link brand manager Natalie Humphrey, which is why A. Link is repeating the promotion.
The Esperanza Resort
To celebrate the trip to Mexico, the firm will have a Patrón (tequila) tasting bar in its Centurion salon, #714.
Tequila tasting at the A. Link booth last year, with the team from Bremer Jewelers.
A Barrel of Apples at Fana
Scottsdale, AZ—Fana Jewelry is giving away a barrel of Apples at the Centurion Show! No, it’s not a campaign to make jewelers eat more fruit—it’s a brand-new incentive program created specifically for Centurion retailers.
First, any invited retailer who makes an appointment to view the Fana line (salon #110) will receive a complimentary $100 VIP gift card, redeemable for any service on the Phoenician property, whether a spa service or dining or anything.
But the Apples come with Fana’s new incentive program, in which retailers placing orders of certain levels will receive prizes including an iPad, iPad mini, MacBook Air, and an all-inclusive trip to New York or Miami. Any order of $10,000 receives an iPad mini. An order of $20,000 receives an iPad; $30,000 receives an Apple MacBook Air; and any order of $50,000 receives a three-day, two-night trip to either New York or Miami, including airfare, hotel, breakfast, and dinner at the cities’ hottest restaurants.
Call (800) 433-0012 or (201) 242-8440 or email info@fanajewelry.com for details and to make an appointment.
A Moving Tribute to Richard Krementz
Dallas, TX—The most recent issue of PRISM, the quarterly newsletter of the American Gem Trade Association included a moving tribute to the late Richard Krementz, written by his associate Danielle Barber. Here is an excerpt:
“Richard was a force of nature. Physically robust, energetic and tenacious, he had an unbridled intensity and intrinsic passion for his profession. He was a fascinating man: one of bold extremes and powerful convictions. He absolutely and unequivocally loved and believed in what he did, often putting in 6 full days at the office. His buying prowess was legendary. His word was mint.
Richard had presence. He was not exceptionally extroverted to those outside his familiar circle, yet he commanded a room. Despite his accomplished jewelry pedigree, he usually eschewed the spotlight, often turning down personal interviews, never wanting to draw attention to himself. Professionally, he was happiest in his element, buying extraordinary gems and creating exceptional jewelry. Personally, he loved travelling the globe with Peggy, his adored wife of 60 years, or spending time on Criehaven, their island off the coast of Maine.”
The full edition of PRISM requires a current edition of Adobe Flash Player; however, a basic HTML version of Barber’s article can be read here.
Stuller and Gemvision Combine Sales Forces
Lafayette, LA—Strategic partners Stuller and Gemvision have combined their respective sales teams into one, single organization.
“Combining these two expert teams means more personalized, convenient service for our customers,” says Bob Cox, Stuller vice president of business development. “And with a united force of 11 regional sales directors, I’m confident we will continue to wow our jewelers by offering the best in products, technology and business solutions.”
For information on the sales director in your area, contact Stuller at (800) 877-7777.
Two Niche Diamond Firms Combine Forces
Ramat Gan, Israel—Eurostone, an Israel-based manufacturer of custom-cut and calibrated polished diamonds, and Diamaz, a veteran Antwerp-based boutique diamond supplier, are stepping up cooperation in marketing this niche category of diamonds to the luxury watchmakers and jewelry designers worldwide.
Eurostone's CEO, Pini Netzer, said, "The agreement with Diamaz is yet another step in Eurostone's efforts to expand its marketing network and to establish a pied-a-terre in the major diamond trading centers worldwide."
Diamaz principal Thierry Silber said that during the past year, mutual business between the two firms had grown significantly and that the time had come to formalize the relationship.