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Brand News From Rina Limor, Uneek, Sethi Couture, WR Cobb, Alpina Watches, Christopher Designs, More May 22, 2013 (0 comments)
Rina Limor To Introduce New Silver Line in Las Vegas
New York, NY--Jewelry designer Rina Limor will introduce new colors and a new collection at the JCK Shows in Las Vegas. The new Sunrise Collection features bold sterling silver forms, plated in warm 18k rose gold tones that recall the sunrise over Rome. Her Signature Collection will add new gemstone combinations, including emerald and tanzanite, black opals and sapphires, ethiopian opals and other bold colored gems. Finally, her Haute Couture collection continues to impress with rare colored diamonds in one-of-a-kind designs.
The Sunrise Collection includes necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets set with appealing candy-color natural semi-precious gemstones such as agate, various colors of aventurine and amethyst, fashioned in abstract shapes and set over mother of pearl, each expertly finished in high polish or hammered finishes. The sophisticated, bold look caters to a casual chic lifestyle. Some models are also available with zircon stones surrounding the gems, adding a bit of glitz and dazzle.
Rina Limor adds “there is something truly glorious about putting on a piece of jewelry that makes you feel beautiful and sexy, whether it is 10am or 11pm. I have loved jewelry all my life for what it is and for hat it brings to a woman’s life. I designed the Sunrise collection so my clients can wear it from day to night, and feel transported to a beautiful exotic place, sunny, chic, stylish, where a glass of wine and good laughter awaits.”
Sunrise retail prices start at $200.00, which makes these jewels easy to collect. See the line at her booth, LUX908 in the jCK Luxury show.
From Rina Limor's new Sunrise collection: Left, silver earrings with amethyst and aventurine, retail, $320; right, silver gemstone rings set on mother of pearl, retail prices from $320. Top image: Silver earrings with green agate and lime aventurine, accentuated with zircon stones, retail $400.
Celebrity Style Expert Colin Cowie Chooses Uneek Ring As Platinum Must-Have
Los Angeles, CA—Celebrity event planner and style expert Colin Cowie has selected a platinum and pink diamond wedding band by Uneek Fine Jewelry among his picks for the ultimate must-have platinum jewelry pieces. This is the second year in a row that Uneek platinum jewelry was chosen by a celebrity stylist as a “must have” piece. Last year, Rachel Zoe chose Uneek’s platinum earrings as one of her top picks.
Uneek is known for its intricate detail and timeless design. A company statement calls this honor “a promise to continue to make beautiful designs that showcase the quality and style of each collection.” Uneek will be showing at JCK Luxury in booth number LUX1207 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Uneek's platinum and pink diamond wedding band was chosen by Colin Cowie as a "platinum must-have."
Mayson, Sethi Couture’s New Silver Brand, To Launch at Couture Show
San Francisco, CA—MAYSON, a new sterling silver jewelry brand by Sethi Couture, will debut at the Couture Show next week.
MAYSON celebrates colored gemstones in unexpected silhouettes. With the use of organically cut sapphires, geometric shapes in garnets, and soft hues of moonstones, the architecturally inspired designs are perfect for the contemporary woman.
The story of MAYSON is derived from the word mason, defined as a person whose craft is working and building with stones. Thus, the MAYSON jewelry line seeks to build on modern architecture that is inspired by the beauty of the stones. Each stone is exclusively cut and hand crafted in sterling silver and 14K yellow gold. Soulfully created and imagined, the Sethi Couture will be exhibiting at the Couture Show at the Wynn Las Vegas, May 30–June 3, Salon 154.
Eli Jewels Creates Special Piece For Red Cross VIP Event
Ramsey, NJ--Eli Jewels was honored to be one of four nationally recognized fashion designers invited to participate in The Red Cross Tiffany Circle Summit, held May 17-18 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC. The event was attended by 300 women in key leadership positions from around the country. Famed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin was the keynote speaker and country music superstar Trace Adkins was honored for his $669,000 contribution to the Red Cross, which he donated when he won Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice.
Eli Jewels designed one of its signature Aegean Collection crosses with the Red Cross logo enameled in the center (below), for members to purchase. Company principals Fred and Simon Makhlouf donated a substantial percentage of the profits from sales of it to the Red Cross.
"We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the Red Cross in the years to come," said Simon Makhlouf.
WR Cobb Online Offers Free Social Media Book; Follow-Up to 2012 Volume
East Providence, RI—WR Cobb Online was recognized last year with a 2012 American Graphic Design Award by GD USA for its popular e-book, Social Media 101 – How Jewelers Can Engage and Interact More Effectively Online. This year WR Cobb is offering a follow-up, titled Social Media 2.0 for Jewelers – Tips for Maximizing Your Online Efforts.
“We are thrilled to have our work and efforts to educate the jewelry industry about social media honored, and excited to offer a follow-up with new insights for jewelry retailers,” said Jay Gerber, vice president of WR Cobb Online.
Retailers interested in the free e-book should click here or visit WR Cobb’s booth at JCK Las Vegas.
WR Cobb Online, a division of W.R. Cobb Company, specializes in bringing customized web technology, diamond search programs, social media programs, and expertise to retailers. To learn more, click here or e-mail sm@wrcobb.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a free copy of Social Media 2.0 for Jewelers – Tips for Maximizing Your Online Efforts e-book.
World Alpinist Challenge Has Begun
Geneva, Switzerland—To mark its 130th anniversary this year, Swiss watch manufacturer Alpina has launched the “World Alpinist Challenge” on Facebook. The competition began May 21 and runs through July 21.
The challenge involves telling a personal story of greatness to the world. The story with the most “likes” will win, and the author will become the Alpina’s 2013 “Ambassador of Greatness.”
Alpina was founded in 1883 by a group of people known as “the Alpinists,” and those members of the “Alpina Union Horlogère,” were the ancestor of today’s modern Swiss watch groups. Since then, all customers, retailers, and employees of Alpina are collectively known by that name. Uniting them are five shared principles: be perseverant, think independently, trust your instincts, find your limits, and don’t forget your roots. Since everyone has, at least once, applied one or more of the Alpinist principles, and achieved something great for themselves or others, the World Alpinist Challenge is about telling and sharing that big or small personal story to the world.
Once on the Alpina Facebook page, entrants can find the “World Alpinist Challenge” app. From the five principles, choose the one that achieved a great result for self or for others. Stories may be told either in text, video, or photo posted to the Alpina “World Alpinist Challenge” Facebook app, and can be linked to the Alpina watch that best represents the story and its principle.
The most “liked” story at the end of the challenge on July 21st 2013 will make the author Alpina’s 2013 “Ambassador of Greatness,” and he or she will also be awarded with the watch associated with the story. The “Ambassador” will be the spokesperson for Alpina’s values until the end of 2013 and will take part in Alpina’s brand activities.
The second and third most “liked” stories owners will receive the watches they associated to their personal stories.
With the creation of the legendary “Alpina 4” in 1938, Alpina invented the modern sports watch. It is an Alpina tradition to celebrate every decade of existence with a commemorative timepiece. The Alpina 130, an automatic “Bi-compax" chronograph, inspired by an iconic Alpina pilot chronograph design from the beginning of the 20th century, celebrates the brand’s 130th year. While the design of this watch was inspired by the past, the Alpina 130 is contemporary in both its elegant design and technical conception.
Christopher Designs Announces New Website
New York, NY—Christopher Designs, originators of the Crisscut diamond, announces its newly revamed website, set to launch in conjunction with the JCK Show in Las Vegas. The new site retains the simplicity and ease of use of the original site, but adds additional search functionality, an enhanced Crisscut section with education and visual information about the company’s branded cuts, and a new press section.
Forevermark Announces New Diamantaires And Manufacturers
New York, NY—Forevermark announces the addition of new diamantaires and manufacturers. Says Forevermark U.S. president Charles Stanley, “Our goal has been to strengthen our supply base by widening both our loose diamond and finished jewelry offers as well as ensuring ready availability. I am confident we have the diamond industries most qualified and experienced suppliers in the partnership.”
Forevermark US diamantaires include: Ankit Gems, Blue Star Diamonds, Eurostar Diamond Traders, Hasenfeld-Stein, Rosy Blue, Venus Jewel, and Yoshfe Diamonds International (YDI).
Forevermark US diamaintaire and manufacturers include: Crossworks Manufacturing, Dali Diamond Company NV/A. Link, Dalumi Group, Diarough NV, Julius Klein Group, Leo Schachter Diamonds Ltd, Pluczenik Diamond Company, Premier Gem, Trau Bros, and Yerushalmi Bros Diamonds.
Forevermark US manufacturers include: A. Jaffe, H.J. Namdar, Memoire, MK Diamonds and Jewelry, Norman Silverman Diamonds, Rahaminov Diamonds, Ritani, SES Creations, and VJ Designs. Forevermark will feature product from all suppliers at in its booth in the Elite Enclave section of the JCK Luxury show.
Fruchtman Marketing Launches Social Media Co-Op Program For Italian Brand Ti Sento Milano
Toledo, OH—Fruchtman Marketing, will be launching a jewelry retailer co-op program for Ti Sento Milano, an Italian brand known in Europe for sleek and affordable fashion jewelry.
In addition to providing social and digital marketing for the company in the United States, Fruchtman will be launching a digital co-op program for American retailers, that will offer paid search and Facebook advertising strategically managed per retailer by the agency.
“Current statistics indicate 91 percent of searches use Facebook to locate businesses online,” says Shane O’Neill, director of digital and creative services at Fruchtman Marketing. “The social marketing co-op program we’ve put together for Ti Sento Milano will reach potential customers for local retailers by offering quality Facebook content, and drive engagement through targeted Facebook advertising.” In addition, it will provide retailers with valuable data and quantifiable metrics.
The program will launch nationwide during the JCK Show in Las Vegas, May 31 – June 3. For more information, visit Ti Sento Milano, booth B5656, or contact Denise Meyer at Fruchtman Marketing, (419) 539-2770 ext. 218; e-mail denise@fruchtman.com.
Frederic Sage Launches New Retailer Log-In Site
Great Neck, NY--Frederic Sage is launching an all new “Retailer Login” site May 28, during he Luxury by JCK show in Las Vegas, NV. It will give selected retailers the ability to view Frederic Sage's entire inventory online, including both bridal and fine jewelry collections. Retailers will have the ability to not only receive product description and images, but also to share photography on their own social media sites.
“We are very excited about this new program, as many stores have been asking for It.” says Jacob Cohen, Frederic Sage office manager. Visit Frederic Sage at Salon # 226 in the Luxury Pavilion. For appointment, email brian@fredericsage.com or call (800) 651-1810.
Grunberger Diamonds Announces 2013 Jewelry Design Competition
Great Neck, NY—Grunberger Diamonds Inc. announces its 2013 Grunberger Jewelry Design Competition, intended to showcase Grunberger Precision Cut Diamonds by featuring them in exciting new creations from the world’s best jewelry designers. The competition is open to all jewelry designers, manufacturers, and bench jewelers. This is an opportunity for jewelry creators to showcase their skills, artistry, and craftsmanship, using Grunberger’s Ideal Cut Hearts and Arrows Precision Cut Diamonds.
Entries must meet three design requirements: 1) the design must incorporate Grunberger Ideal Cut Hearts and Arrows Diamonds, 2) must incorporate a precious metal (gold, platinum, and/or palladium), and 3) be suitable for one of the designated categories.
Unlike other jewelry design competitions, the judges will be consumers, who will vote for their favorite designs via social media. Each entry will be professionally photographed and posted online with a description of the piece and the bio of the designer. Voting by consumers on popular social networking sites will determine the winners, plus enter the voter into a drawing to receive one of the winning designs. Winners will be announced on February 14, 2014, and will receive considerable public recognition with consumers and in the trade press.
There are three main categories with several subcategories. In each subcategory, a winning designer will receive an award. The top three winning pieces, one from each category, will be purchased by Grunberger Diamonds and awarded to three of the consumer judges. Entrants can sign up for the contest online at grunbergerdiamonds.com/contest or call (516) 482-6215 for an entry form.
Tiffany & Co. 15.06 ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Sells for $348,000
New York, NY—An antique Tiffany & Co. women’s pendant fetched $348,000 at the Joseph DuMouchelle Fine Jewelry Auction held May 8. The pre-auction estimate was $125,000 to $175,000.
The platinum and gold heart-shaped pendant, circa 1895, featured a central 15.06-ct. Old Mine cut diamond, graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as a natural fancy yellow color, clarity VS1. Bidding opened at $150,000 and quickly escalated. Potential buyers included individuals from the U.S. and overseas.
The pendant with attached seed pearl necklace was featured in the John Loring-authored publication, Tiffany's 150 Years. (Garden City; Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1987, p. 85; image below.) It was also featured in the exhibition, Tiffany: 150 Years of Gems and Jewelry, at The American Museum of Natural History in New York in 1988.
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Early speculation in the diamond trade had indicated the value of the piece was in the diamond, which, once bought, would possibly be re-cut. The purchaser has already stated this will not be the case; the historical piece will be kept intact.
Once owned by Helen de Kay, the pendant features a near invisible setting perfected by Tiffany craftsmen during the 1860s. The design would eventually lead to the universally acclaimed six-pronged “Tiffany setting” which remains the definitive diamond setting today.
The May 8th DuMouchelle auction included signed jewelry by Tiffany Schlumberger, Cartier, Seaman Schepps, and Chanel, as well as fine timepieces by Chopard, Rolex, Tiffany, Piaget, Chaumet and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Over 170 lots were offered during the Fine Jewelry & Timepieces event resulting in total sales of $1,042,770.
Joseph DuMouchelle has offices in New York City, Palm Beach, Chicago, Naples and Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. For more information, call (800) 475-8898 or (212) 740-7600. Catalogs are free online at www.josephdumouchelle.com