#SilentSunday - Spotlight on Conni Mainne #JWLV

Conni Mainne in the Design Center at the JCK show June 5-8. Please come by and experience Conni Mainne fine jewelry, in person. 
 JCK - DESIGN CENTER in Booth B16135
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Mother-Daughter Styling Team Delivers A Fresh Look For #Rahaminov #Diamonds

from Press Release

RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS DEBUTS NEW AD CAMPAIGN IN ADVANCE OF JCK LAS VEGAS

A mother-daughters styling team delivers a fresh look for the family-entrenched brand’s latest effort 

It’s a family affair at Rahaminov Diamonds. In advance of the brand’s upcoming exhibit at JCK Las Vegas, Rahaminov Diamonds has released select images from their new advertising campaign, which will formally debut in  May. 

Styled completely by the women of the Rahaminov family at their Malibu home, the images reveal a fresher, younger take than previous campaigns, in line with the brand’s nod towards the next generation of jewelry buyers.

Selected from a casting of over thirty models, Keely King, represented by LA Models, is the face of the campaign. 

“We knew immediately she was the one,” shared Melanie Goldfiner, Director of Marketing for her family’s brand. “She is young, fresh-faced and representative of who we believe embodies the next generation of Rahaminov Diamond loyalists.”

Campaign images range from lifestyle to product-focused, and incorporate fashion and  everyday pieces, as well as the one-of- a-kind diamond-intensive masterpieces for which
the brand is known.

Nicol Goldfiner Barlev, the brand’s second-generation designer explains, “This campaign truly highlights the versatility of the collection, while still remaining true to the core aspects of our brand.” She continues, “From the everyday, wearable pieces, to the special occasion treasures, it shows that there is something for every stage of your life.”

The new campaign will debut in the May issue of JCK Magazine and will kick-off a print
and online presence to be featured in various trade publications through the end of the
year. There is also a dedicated social media campaign in the works. The new imagery will also be available to Rahaminov’s exclusive network of retailers for use in local market promotions this fall.

ABOUT RAHAMINOV: Rahaminov Diamonds is an internationally recognized diamond house known for its timeless jewelry and impressive diamond inventory. Our exquisite designs showcase rare and important diamonds, brought to life through unparalleled craftsmanship with attention to detail. We believe that the diamond is as rare as the woman who wears it; a sentiment that stems from the fact that our pieces are designed for women by women. At Rahaminov Diamonds, the diamond inspires the design. For more information, visit www.rahaminov.com

Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show at Las Vegas Convention Center - NEW Location For 2017 Event

From a Press Release

Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show 

Has NEW Dates & Location For 2017 Event!

A beautiful case from Yafa Signed Jewels 

Las Vegas Convention Center Hosts 2017 Event

The U.S. Antique Show’s annual Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will take place this year at a new location, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) June 5-8, 2017, opening the same day as JCK. This trade-only event boasts nearly 400 world-renown vendors of antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watches representing a wide range of eras, from Renaissance to contemporary. With elegant signed pieces from famous names such as Cartier, Rolex, David Webb, Harry Winston and Van Clef & Arpels, the event is an annual destination for retailers on the hunt for hard-to-find pieces to offer their discerning clientele.

Convertible piece - goes from a neckpiece to a tiara

“We’re excited to make the Las Vegas Convention Center our new home for our show this year,” explains Dan Darby, Vice President of Emerald Expositions and General Manager of U.S. Antique Shows. “With the addition of several new exhibitors, we’ll have a greater breadth of merchandise than in years past; we’re confident our 21st year will be one of our best yet!”

Stunning Sapphire & Diamond  Brooch - Vivid Diamonds

As with all U.S. Antique Show events, the vendors exhibiting at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show are the premier authorities in their fields, and as such, they spend ample time guiding retailers through their buying decisions. This foundation of knowledge has proved a valuable asset in retailers’ discussions with collectors of antique and estate jewelry and timepieces.

Three Emerald Expositions shows will be running concurrently in Las Vegas during Jewelry Market Week: ACRE, the premier wholesale craft exposition in North America, Jewellery Box, a new event for high-quality, on-trend jewelry at accessible price points, and The COUTURE Show, the leading U.S. authority for designer fine jewelry and luxury timepieces.

Bracelet via Joden World Resources  

Gemmy Partnership - Columbia Gem House & Sapphires of Montana #TheDailyJewel

from a Press Release

Columbia Gem House 

and Sapphires of Montana Unite

Merger aims to increase production and availability of Montana Sapphires.


Representatives from Columbia Gem House and Sapphires of Montana announced today that the two companies have united resulting in “Sapphires of Montana by Columbia Gem House”.

Columbia Gem House is the industry leader in Fair Trade and responsibly sourced gemstones with mine to market traceability, and is the largest supplier of gemstones mined in America.  

As a vertically integrated company, Columbia Gem House also provides heating, cutting and US jewelry manufacturing to customers world-wide. 

Sapphires of Montana’s expertise lies in the branding, marketing and sale of Rock Creek Montana Sapphires. The merger has come about to increase the production and availability of Montana Sapphires under the successful brand, “Sapphires of Montana”.

Columbia Gem House, a family business, was founded by Eric Braunwart 40 years ago and is known as the largest supplier of brand name gemstones. For the past 15 years, the company has focused on producing Fair Trade gems with a transparent supply chain from mine to market. Of the merger Eric said, “It’s a natural fit to bring in additional strength in sapphires of a Montana origin in a market that is growing almost faster than we can keep up.”
 Owned and operated by women,  Sapphires of Montana was founded by Lisa Brooks-Pike and Margo Bedman in 2012. After a successful sell-out show on QVC the company expanded its focus to supporting a clientele of young up-and-coming millennial and established independent designers. 

“Since Sapphires of Montana was modeled on the Fair Trade, mine to market principals of Columbia Gem House, uniting the brands is a positive next step,” says Lisa. 

“Our business ethics and ideals are in alignment,” says Margo, adding, “Merging the Sapphires of Montana brand with Columbia Gem House allows us to provide a sustainable supply of Montana Sapphires to the industry.”

In conjunction with the merger, Lisa Brooks-Pike, co-owner and VP of Sales and Marketing for Sapphires of Montana will continue with Columbia Gem House as Marketing Director. Clients are assured the same high level of customer service along with a larger selection and long term consistent supply of Montana Sapphires.

Columbia Gem House:
A family business founded in 1976 offering natural gemstones and jewelry handcrafted in the USA.    
Ethical • Fair Trade • Responsibly Sourced

http://columbiagemhouse.com

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Spring Cleaning Your Favorite Spring & Summer Gems via Chan Luu (Infographic)

Cleaning most faceted gem jewelry is no real mystery most is easily accomplished using warm soapy water and a soft brush....but what about those softer opaque gems.

It is Spring and we are pulling out our Turquoise, well thanks to the fabulous Jewelry Designer Chan Luu we have a beautiful new resource.

See the latest from Chan Luu:   https://www.chanluu.com

Missing Journalist Finds Her Way Home.... Bead & Design Show and MORE!!! #aflyonthewall #thedailyjewel

Yes - I'm still here - Sorry for the weeks of Silence.

What have I been up to?   well,  Saturday I went the the Bead & Design Show in Costa Mesa, CA!

I tend to attend local shows about every other year because they tend to have the same vendors - this one was a surprise - I found some new things that I haven't seen before and some gorgeous cut gems.

A full report should be up on my AFlyOnTheWall Views & Reviews Blog....but here's a little teaser..

These "halo'd" beads seemed to be a huge trend and is an easy way to get the micro pave look....

I fell hard for those Chrysoprase strands

This woman's coin pearls are some of the cleanest and most lustrous I've seen in awhile. 

I need to find this vendor's name but this was extremely black labradorite - the vendor wasn't able to tell me
the source country, but the contrast is dramatic!

I LOVED this vendor - Joseph with The Good Medicine Shop - Moldavite, natural gems and some wonderful carvings

Carvings from The Good Medicine Shop....I WANT that two headed Dragon - they form a heart!!!

It seems we can't talk jewelry without talking tassels....Beads U Need had them!

 

This tassel (or bead) cap stopped me - very different from most I've seen .
It inspired me to try my hand at creating a hammered tassel cap...what do you think?

14th ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM - SAPPHIRE #Sinkankis2017 #GIA

14th ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM - SAPPHIRE

One of a pair of Byzantine gold bracelets adorned with silver 

ornamentation and pearls, amethyst, sapphire, glass, quartz 

and "emerald plasma," ca. AD 500–700; overall dimensions: 3.7 x 8.2 cm. 

Inv. 17.190.1670, gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Registration is now open.

Register online

This SoCal favorite is named for one of the most distinguished and revered figures in gemology and mineralogy, the Sinkankas Symposium is a one-day event featuring presentations by noted specialists working in diverse gem-related disciplines. Each year a specific gem is featured and the theme of the Fourteenth Annual Sinkankas Symposium is Sapphire.

The Sinkankas Symposium has been described as the most important gemological conference in North America by respected authorities on gemstones. Organized by Roger Merk for 13 years (2003–2015), the annual event is co-sponsored by the Gemological Society of San Diego and GIA (Gemological Institute of America), which has provided the Symposium venue every year. Bill Larson has been a generous supporter and speaker at the event since its inception. 

So clear your Calendars for Saturday, April 8, 2017

At - the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) 

World Headquarters and The Robert Mouawad Campus

5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 Registration is now open through April 2 or until tickets are sold out. 

 Registration for the one-day event includes refreshments, lunch and a copy of the 2017 Sinkankas Symposium volume, which features selected papers on Sapphire.

Registration: Register online (no paper forms, no on-site registration)

Cost: $95.00 per person through April 2 (or until sold out).

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SINKANKAS SYMPOSIUM – SPEAKERS *

Recognized specialists in fields ranging from geology and mineralogy to history, treatment, cutting, collecting and selling will make presentations on Sapphire.

Edward Boehm – Sapphire Origin Determination: Past and Present

Dr. John Emmett – All the Colors of Corundum

Dr. George Harlow – Syenite-Hosted Sapphires – What's Going On

Alan Hart – Sapphires in the Crown Jewels

Richard Hughes – Sapphire Around the World

Carl Larson – A Collector's Perspective: Sapphire Crystals from Worldwide Localities

Glenn Lehrer – The Art and Science of Faceting and Carving Sapphire

Shane McClure – Sapphire Treatments and Their Detection

Nathan Renfro – The Microworld of Sapphires

Dr. George Rossman – Added Attractions on Color in Corundum

Dr. William "Skip" Simmons – Mineralogy and Crystallography of Sapphire

Lisbet Thoresen – Archaeogemology of Sapphire

* Speakers subject to change

#InMyInbox - Some Amazing Jewels at IIJS - Signature, Mumbai! #SilentSunday

IIJS - Signature - Mumbai

February 6th - 9th

Bombay Exhibition Centre,
Off Western Express Highway,
Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063, India

Organizers : The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council 

This is a “Trade Only” show. Visitors under 18 are not admitted. All retailers, manufacturers*, wholesalers, importers & exporters from the jewellery industry worldwide are welcome.

Features:  Precious metal jewellery both plain and studded, loose stones including diamonds, precious and semi-precious colored gemstones and synthetic stones, & Couture jewellery 

http://iijs-signature.org/
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INSPIRATION SPARKLES FROM THEIR NEXT GENERATION’S INFLUENCE AT RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS

from a Press Release

THE NEXT GENERATION’S INFLUENCE 

SPARKLES AT RAHAMINOV DIAMONDS

Inspiration from a younger generation provides modern take 

on the family-entrenched brand’s storied classics

As the saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree. This is clearly demonstrated in the halls of Rahaminov Diamonds’ modern DTLA global headquarters. The brand will debut a collection of modernized classics at this weekend’s Centurion Show in Phoenix, Arizona. Comprised of chokers, stackable bangles, wearable hoops and on-trend minimized stud earrings, the new pieces are inline with the brand’s customary high quality diamonds and meticulous craftsmanship. Yet they exude a younger, more modern and edgy appeal than the brand’s tried and true staples, for which they are known.

A selection of pieces to debut at Centurion.

Nicol Goldfiner Barlev, the brand’s second-generation designer explains, “the new pieces
are still within the essence of Rahaminov, but they are designed with a younger clientele
in mind.” She continues, “She is someone who understands the value and appreciates the
craftsmanship, but wants something slightly different from her mother when building her
own collection.”

Mrs. Goldfiner Barlev understands this new client, as she embodies her. Working side by
side with her mother, company co-founder, Tamara Rahaminov Goldfiner, the two
partner on developing and designing the brand’s latest offerings. It has been two years
since Nicol joined the family business, and her intuition and influence are now clearly on
display with this new collection. 

Keeping within the family affair, Mrs. Goldfiner Barlev’s sister, Melanie, focuses on the
brand’s sales, and marketing, which will also be given a fresh direction with a new
advertising campaign to be shot this spring, debuting at JCK Las Vegas. “We recognize
the need to evolve the collection to meet the desires of a new generation of consumers,
while still remaining true to our brand,” Melanie comments. From a merchandising
perspective, family dynamics will also be visible at the brand’s Centurion salon. “We will
be showcasing our classics, juxtaposed against the new modern versions, for a mother-
daughter retrospective type presentation,” Ms. Goldfiner explains.

The latest collection offerings are the yield of a strong prior year, which included the
launch of the uber-achieving Movál collection and a successful retailer-marketing
program. “2016 was a stellar year for our brand,” shares Amir Goldfiner, the brand’s co-
founder. “We look to continue that success at Centurion with a sneak peek of the more
design-focused collection, to be fully presented at JCK Las Vegas in June.”

ABOUT RAHAMINOV: Rahaminov Diamonds is an internationally recognized diamond house known for its timeless jewelry and impressive diamond inventory. Our 
exquisite designs showcase rare and important diamonds, brought to life through unparalleled craftsmanship with attention to detail. We believe that the diamond is as rare 
as the woman who wears it; a sentiment that stems from the fact that our pieces are designed for women by women. At Rahaminov Diamonds, the diamond inspires the design. 

For more information, visit www.rahaminov.com.

#WordlessWednesday - Make Your New Year SPARKLE with Oscar Heyman!!!

    Website - http://www.oscarheyman.com/

     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OscarHeymanJewelry

...some red, red Rubies for the Holiday!

...and my personal favorite - a suite in Opal