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Brand News From Imagine Bridal, Frederic Sage, Doves, Lisa Nik, Goldstein Diamonds, Alpina, More May 07, 2014 (0 comments)
Frederic Sage Announces 30% Increase in First Quarter Sales
Great Neck, NY—By connecting bridal jewelry sales into other fine jewelry sales with the help of social media and allocating a percentage of sales into a diversified marketing campaign, Frederic Sage has been able to help its client stores offer add-on sales to bridal customers, resulting in a 30% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2014. Some of the additional products include inexpensive diamond and colored gemstone necklaces, pendants, and rings. The Frederic Sage "One and Only" Collection consists of mostly non-calibrated exotic gemstones with special designs. Frederic Sage offers a 1:1 stock exchange within the collection, giving retailers an opportunity to experiment with designs and collections tailored to the retailer's demographics.
To make an appointment to see the line in Las Vegas, click here or email shows@fredericsage.com or call (800) 651-1810.
Raymond Hak Joins Imagine Bridal
Great Neck, NY—Award-winning designer Raymond Hak (top of page, left) has joined ImagineBridal.com (a subsidiary of Imagine Designs Gem Corp) as director of brand development /vice president of bridal sales. His appointment is effective immediately and he will be working with the Imagine Bridal team at the upcoming LUXURY JCK Show in Las Vegas.
Raymond Hak
The Raymond Hak Couture company will continue; it will be run by Hak’s sister, Karen.
Doves Renews Amex Gift Card Promo
Great Neck, NY—Doves is renewing its American Express $35 Gift Card promotion for this year’s JCK Luxury and JCK Las Vegas shows. In honor of Doves 35th Anniversary, the brand will be giving a $35 American Express Gift Card to anyone who makes an appointment to visit at the show, no purchase necessary.
This year Doves moves to a newer, bigger location (Salon LUX 121). Book an appointment online at www.dovesjewelry.com/appointment or call (888) 66-DOVES.
Bridal Designer MaeVona Named A Finalist in UK Awards
Englewood, NJ--MaeVona has been announced as a Finalist for “Bridal Collection Of The Year” at the Retail Jeweller UK Watch & Jewellery Awards 2014.
The prestigious annual awards honoring designers, retailers, and manufacturers in the United Kingdom whose products or services are most in demand, leading the market with excellence, innovation and quality. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 2 July.
Although the majority of MaeVona’s customer base is in North America, her Celtic-inspired bridal designs are in high demand in the UK. Daniel Henderson Jewellers in the designer’s native Scotland reports MaeVona customers coming from all across Europe to his Edinburgh store.
“With absolute certainty no other engagement ring collection has brought out as many “ooohs” and “aaahhs” as MaeVona. What we find our customers truly love about Maeve’s designs are the soft flowing curves, the intricate details, the subtle references to the Celtic inspiration, but mostly their uniqueness. MaeVona’s beautiful designs are unlike anything we have come across. We have made deliveries across the UK and Europe, and as far afield as Shanghai. We even had a couple fly in from Geneva especially to view the collection.”
MaeVona experienced high UK demand in 2013 due to social media and extensive online advertising, and is exhibiting at IJL London in August to build a network of authorized UK MaeVona retailers in key locations.
Climb a Virtual Mountain, Win An Alpiner Watch
Geneva, Switzerland—Alpina has partnered with AllTrails.com, the leading site for mountain climbing and hiking enthusiasts, in a series of two-month long contests from now through October in which three winner will receive an Alpiner watch, the new Alpina model dedicated to Alpine sports. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to the base camp of Mount Everst, the tallest mountain in the world.
Three million Alltrails.com members—or anyone who downloads the AllTrails mobile app—can enter. Based on a virtual climb of four legendary summits through playing on the dedicated app, contestants will calculate their cumulative elevation achieved during this period—but they can’t do it from the couch. It will be accomplished while practicing their favorite outdoor sports: running, walking, and mountain climbing.
Each contest will recognize a legendary summit:
- Contest 1: May 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014, Matterhorn, Switzerland, 4478 meters.
- Contest 2: July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 5895 meters.
- Contest 3: September 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014, Mount McKinley, Alaska, USA, 6194 meters
- Contest 4: May 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014, Mount Everest, Nepal, 8848 meters.
The height of each summit serves as the minimum elevation goal to be reached by the participants for each contest. Out of those who reach the minimum target elevation, Alpina and Alltrails will randomly draw one winner per contest who will win a trip to visit the legendary summit for which he or she has competed. The three participants who reach the greatest cumulative elevations in the first three contests will each win an Alpiner watch.
The runner's app page.
The objective of the fourth and final contest will be to reach 8848 meters in cumulative altitude, corresponding to the legendary summit of Mount Everest. The grand prize winner, chosen from those who have reached this goal, will win a trip to the base camp of Mount Everest and an Alpiner 4 Automatic Chronograph, Alpina’s new high performance watch.
Four lucky winners will receive an Alpiner Auto watch. The climb is virtual but the watch is real.
Here’s how to participate in the Alpina 4 Summits World Series:
- Download the AllTrails mobile application from the AppStore or Google Play, or download it fromwww.alltrails.com or www.alpina-watches.com
- Create your free account to save your routes and the progression of your climbs.
- Participate in the contest to win an Alpina watch and a unique trip to the base camp of the highest summit in the world, Mount Everest.
- Share, inform, preserve, respect. Numerous values and commitments connect ALPINA and AllTrails in the same community spirit, because it is possible to love adventure and explore the world while limiting our footprint and living an ethical lifestyle without borders.
AllTrails also works with government organizations and private partners (National Geographic, Sierra Club) to promote responsible behavior with respect to the environment during sports activities.
Designer Lisa Nik Featured In Video By Elite Traveler Magazine
New York, NY—Lisa Nik recently had an opportunity to discuss the origins of her different jewelry collections in a video interview with Elite Traveler magazine. She discusses what drew her to design with bold colored gems, rose gold, and create for the woman who wants something different.
Click here to watch the video.
Product Spotlight: Goldstein Diamonds’ Rubellite Ring
Scottsdale, AZ—Goldstein Diamonds has introduced a special ring featuring a 9.20-ct. rubellite surrounded by 42 diamonds, 3.29 ctw. Hand crafted in 18k pink gold. Suggested retail, $18,000.
Stuller, Inc. goes live with sustainability position
Lafayette, LA—Symbolizing its environmental consciousness in all areas of operations, Stuller announces the launch of its sustainability position on Stuller.com.
The information gives Stuller’s views on a variety of topics ranging from water, waste, and energy management to the responsible sourcing of precious metals, diamonds and gemstones.
“We have always been committed to conducting all phases of our operations in the most ethically, environmentally and socially responsible manner possible,” says Stuller president Danny Clark. “As a member of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Leadership Program, we were proud to accept the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Award in the Large Business Pollution Prevention category both this year and last.”
Most recently, all the manufacturer’s in-house produced gold and silver has been recognized for 100% recycled content by the Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS). The SCS is a global leader in verification of environmental and sustainability claims with internationally recognized standards.
Learn more about Stuller’s sustainability promise at www.stuller.com/green.
Reena Ahluwalia Launches World's First Lab-Grown Diamond Designer Jewelry Brand
Toronto, Ontario, Canada--Multi-award winning jewelry designer Reena Ahluwalia has launched the world's first lab-grown diamond designer jewelry brand. Called “Nurture By Reena.” the brand features fully disclosed, certified lab-grown diamonds that are origin-guaranteed, conflict-free, and environmentally sustainable.
“The Moments Collection” is the first offering from “Nurture By Reena.” It combines diamond jewelry with wearable technology and merges style and fashion with deep personal meaning. QR Code technology opens the door to a unique ecosystem that allows you to attach your most precious moments to your jewel. The lab-grown diamond pieces flip to discreetly reveal a QR code that is otherwise hidden from view while the jewelry is worn.
The jewel can be effortlessly personalized with content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, turning it into a modern day digital talisman, a time capsule that captures and preserves your moment for eternity.
The Moments Collection is offered in colorless, pink, and yellow lab-grown diamonds, with a starting carat weight of 0.40ct. It includes rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. 36 SKUs are available in 18k gold, including white, yellow and rose gold.
Says Ahluwalia, “I looked at blooming flowers for inspiration and symbolism. For me, flowers are like moments – ephemeral, yet deeply memorable. I am proud to bring a collection that celebrates the changing consumer values of today, embodies what real love means and helps you express your deepest personal stories. For retailers, this also offers phenomenal value and choices through layers of differentiation, which is essential to stand out in retail space today.”
“Nurture By Reena” will be unveiled at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas Show 2014, in the Design Center, booth no. S10519. For more information, click here.