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Brand News: Claude Thibaudeau Royale Neckpiece; Mastoloni Honored By CPAA; New Jewelers Mutual CEO November 05, 2014 (0 comments)
New Product Introduction: Claude Thibaudeau’s Royale Necklace
Montreal, Canada—Claude Thibaudeau’s new Royale necklace (left) is made of more than 300 pieces, all assembled by hand with more than 1,100 diamonds set in European micro-pavé setting. For comfort of the wearer, the lock portion of the necklace is positioned in front for easy on and off, and also different style variations are available. A matching 17-mm wide bracelet also is available.
Mastoloni's Waterfall Earrings Honored in Cultured Pearl Design Competition
New York, NY—Mastoloni’s "Waterfall" earrings have received a commendation from the judging panel of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (C.P.A.A.) 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Competition. The earrings, from Mastoloni’s Signature Collection, feature 14.6 mm Tahitian pearls with a cascading mix of sparkling black and white rough cut diamonds (8.36 ctw), hung from multiple delicate18K white gold chains. Suggested retail is $12,000.00.
Mastoloni's Waterfall earrings received a commendation from the judges in the Cultured Pearl Association design competition.
"We are honored to receive a Commendation from the prestigious C.P.A.A. The honor is made more so by the strong competition that came from other talented designers around the world," says Ray Mastoloni, partner in the eponymous brand.
The competition is hosted by the Rhode Island-based C.P.A.A. to celebrate and recognize design excellence of all types of cultured pearl jewelry.
Jewelers Mutual Names New CEO
Neenah, WI--Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company’s board of directors has chosen Scott Murphy to succeed president and CEO Darwin Copeman upon his retirement in 2015. Copeman has been president and CEO of Jewelers Mutual since 2009. Murphy will begin his new role at Jewelers Mutual in January.
Murphy formerly served as an executive partner and principal in the insurance consulting group Triad Analytic Solutions, which offers product, pricing/underwriting and distribution solutions for numerous insurance-related businesses across multiple lines of business. His successful career includes roles as chief operating officer at GMAC Insurance as well as executive or management positions within the Great American family of insurance carriers, Infinity Insurance, and Windsor Insurance Group.
Retiring Jewelers Mutual CEO Darwin Copeman, left, congratulates incoming CEO Scott Murphy.
Jewelers Mutual's chairman of the board, Mark Fiebrink, says the board was especially impressed by Murphy's innovative and enthusiastic leadership style, and his extensive experience in all areas of insurance leadership across multiple distribution channels.
Fiebrink said, "Jewelers Mutual's board of directors is unique in that it includes representation from both the jewelry industry and the insurance industry, making it a strong leadership team for a company so deeply connected throughout the industry it serves. We expect that Scott Murphy is going to be a terrific asset to the company, leading Jewelers Mutual into its next century of success."
Copeman added, "I was very pleased to learn that our board of directors had selected Scott. As the jewelry industry continues to thrive and change, I think his abilities to cultivate new ideas and approaches to insurance will be particularly well-suited to serving and protecting the jewelry industry and jewelry owners."