Golf & Support Jewelers for Veterans - Oct. 1st

NYSJA Golf Outing Will Support Jewelers for Veterans  

Jewelers and suppliers to tee off Oct. 1

NEW YORK, NY-The New York State Jewelers Association (NYSJA) will hold its Third Annual Golf Outing on Monday, October 1, 2012, at the Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY. The group has announced that a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Jewelers for Veterans Foundation. 

The Jewelers for Veterans Foundation is dedicated to connecting U.S. military veterans, men and women, able or disabled, with training and employment in the jewelry industry. Its mission is to address the high unemployment rates prevalent among returning veterans, by offering solutions within the industry. The Foundation pledges to provide assistance on a one-to-one basis, with a highly personal approach to each veteran's needs and wants. Its ultimate goal is to ensure a meaningful job for every applicant who seeks its help and guidance.

"Our U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are skilled, disciplined, and ready to work--yet they're facing one of the toughest job markets in U.S. history," says John A. Politi, Jr., executive director of the Jewelers for Veterans Foundation. "We are grateful for the support offered us by the New York State Jewelers Association to assist our outreach to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces."

"We welcome any opportunity to help our returning U.S. veterans with the kind of training and employment assistance that Jewelers for Veterans provides," says Mike Wilson, NYSJA president; and owner, Wilson & Sons Jewelers, Scarsdale and Mount Kisco, NY. "The more companies that attend our golf outing, fund sponsorships, or donate to the auction, the larger the donation NYSJA can make to Jewelers for Veterans."

The outing has already secured some fabulous prizes, including a BMW, sponsored by Ray Catena's BMW of Westchester, NY, as a "Hole in One Prize". Other sponsorships and tickets are still available, but going fast. For additional information on tickets, sponsorships, or auction donations, please contact Barbara Keefe, NYSJA executive director, at BKeeferose@aol.com.

To learn more about the Jewelers for Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, click here: http://jewelersforveterans.org/

About the New York State Jewelers Association

The New York State Jewelers Association was founded in 1909 to foster, promote and protect the welfare of the jewelers in New York State. With membership now open to all jewelry industry professionals in the United States, the NYSJA represents the top retailers, designers, suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and gem labs throughout the USA.

http://www.newyorkjewelers.org/

Designer Spotlight: Payal and Anuja Kedia Are ALLIA!

Allia meaning supreme and outstanding in Hebrew, represents the qualities that define each piece of jewelry from designer duo Payal and Anuja Kedia.

The Allia collection is known for its exquisite faceted gemstones in unique shapes and color combinations. The contemporary yet classic styles include long chain necklaces, statement earrings, and bold rings that include the signature translucent and opaque gemstones that are bezeled in 18 K gold.

Growing up in Thailand and India, the Kedia sisters draw from their rich Indian hertiage and bring the intricate culture to their style and design aesthetic.

Sotheby's Important Jewels Brings in Over $16 Million

Today’s auction of Important Jewels at Sotheby’s New York totaled $16,383,856 – well above its $14 million low estimate – and was 79.3% sold by lot. This marks another strong total for our jewelry sales in New York, coming just $100,000 shy of last year’s record for a September jewelry auction at Sotheby’s.

“We were very pleased with the solid results of today’s sale,” commented Gary Schuler, Head of Sotheby’s Jewelry department in New York. “We saw particularly strong prices for unique color diamonds, led by the fancy light pink diamond that soared to $1,426,500 above a high estimate of $700,000. While many of our top ten prices came from American trade buyers, both signed jewels and stones under 10 carats brought spirited bidding from collectors worldwide. Jewels from the estate of Kitty Carlisle Hart, which we were delighted to offer, doubled their overall low estimate and were led by her beautiful art deco diamond sautoir that achieved $146,500 (est. $60/80,000). And in a continuation of a trend we have observed in recent years, natural pearls remain a strong segment of today’s market.”

“We now look forward with great excitement to next week’s sale of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor, which will offer a wonderful selection of the icon’s personal jewels in the Tuesday afternoon session.”

Lot 490:  Round Brilliant-cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond, 5.08 carats, VVS2 clarity ($280,807 per carat)

Price:  $1,426,500 (£881,971) 

Estimate:  $500,000 - 700,000 

Buyer: American Trade

Lot 471 - Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 13.22 carats ($43,759 per carat)

Price: $578,500 (£357,673) 

Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000 
Buyer: American Trade









Lot 466 -  Pear-shaped Diamond Ring, 9.22 carats, F color, VVS2 clarity ($45,824)



Price: $422,500 (£261,222)

Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000

Buyer: American Trade

Lot 487 - Emerald-cut Diamond Ring, J.E. Caldwell, 20.37 carats, L color, VVS2 clarity ($23,687 per carat)

Price: $482,500 (£298,318) 

Estimate: $300,000 - 400,000 

Buyer: Anonymous

Lot 391 - Pear-Shaped Fancy Intense Orangy-Pink Diamond Pendant, 3.09 carats, VS1 clarity ($249,353 per carat)

Price: $770,500 (£476,382) 

Estimate:  $350,000 - 450,000 

Buyer:  Anonymous

Lot 204 -  Pair of Diamond Pendant-Earclips, Harry Winston

Price:  $362,500 (£224,125) 

Estimate: $275,000 - 325,000 

Buyer:  American Trade

Biennale des Antiquaires 2012 Paris Exhibition

Bouquet d'Ailes from the House of Boucheron Emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, morganites, tourmalines, white, pink and yellow gold

As you are probably all aware the Biennale des Antiquaires runs through the 23rd of Sept in PARIS!!!  ...and this post is just an excuse to post some of these stunning pieces!

When you see these designs you will wonder how the designers and goldsmiths for these Couture Houses are able to produce so many detailed and MAGICAL designs in a two year period.

You can find a great preview from The Jewellery Editor - Marie Doulton:

Biennale des Antiquaires 2012 opens to the world

"The doors of the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris open on a bright early autumn day. The Biennale is host to 150 exhibitors, nearly double the 86 present at the last event in 2010. The 26th Biennale des Antiquaires runs from 14th September to the 23rd at the Grand Palais and alongside the world's most exclusive antique and art dealers are ten of the most desirable jewellers including Cartier, Chanel, Harry Winston,Boucheron, Piaget, Van Cleef and Arpels,Dior and for the first time ever Bulgari and Chinese jeweller Wallace Chan. All of these houses have created their most refined jewels for this event which is the most important high jewellery client event in the calendar that comes but once every two years."

Marie's complete report: 
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/2012/06/biennale-des-antiquaires-2012-preview/

From Piaget - Ultimate seduction for this gorgeous embroidery inspired necklace that is both rare and sumptuous, embroidered with gold filaments and diamonds. Its entirely openwork, articulated structure makes it look like lace. This centrepiece of the collection is made in the same way as a Haute Couture dress, on the bias and finished with a smooth cut. It took more than 800 hours of work to create.

Go inside this Grand Exhibition with The Jewellery Editor...
From Marie: "We take you to the Grand Palais in Paris for the 26th Biennale des Antiquaires. Here you'll see highlights from Boucheron; Bulgari; Cartier; Chanel; Chaumet; Harry Winston; Dior; Piaget; Van Cleef & Arpels; and Chinese jewellery artist Wallace Chan."

One of the most FUN features from the Design Houses has to be this GREAT app from Boucheron - if you are at the exhibition take a photo of your favorite Boucheron piece (good luck with choosing just one) and post it to their Facebook page!

Boucheron at the Biennale des Antiquaires through the visitors eyes: discover the creations that impressed them the most with our digital Guest Book!https://www.facebook.com/boucheron/app_458275674193821

Katie Holmes Bronzed Beauty in H.Stern's Ancient America Collection

WOW is all I can say - Katie Holmes certainly has landed on her feet! 

Gorgeous and bronzed Katie relaxes in what looks like nothing more that a silken slip and more elegantly in a taffeta gown in the latest ad campaign for luxury designer H. Stern.
You will see Katie making her US debut for H. Stern's new Fine Jewelry Collection for Fall.  

The collection is based on Ancient America and the native lore that taught warriors if they don the skins of their animal brothers they would acquire the traits that make that particular animal a great hunter, strength, speed, wisdom...and of course their magical powers!

JCK quotes H.Stern as saying...

“Katie Holmes appears as a modern version of the Ancient American woman,” said a statement from H.Stern. “Her casual and chic personal style gives way to a sensual woman with bronzed skin, posing in natural scenes of earth tones with the golden rays of sunshine.”

According to the JCK article the Artistic Direction was led Roberto Stern, President & Creative Director for H.Stern with an assist from celebrity photographer Tom Munro.

Tiffany & Co's New Soho Storefront - Video

Tiffany & Co. is celebrating its 175th Birthday and shows no signs of slowing down.  The company just debuted its latest location with the Grand Opening of a new Soho Boutique! 

Artist Danielle Dimston found inspiration in New York City's Soho neighborhood for the façade of Tiffany's new store that feel like part of the community.
Great video of the storefront as it comes together...

Forevermark Announces 'The Center of My Universe' Television Plan

This Christmas holiday season, Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, will bring a powerful commercial to national television. Forevermark previously announced plans to develop a commercial centered on its new ''The Center of My Universe™''concept, made available to all Forevermark retail partners.

Now Forevermark will be running the commercial on a brand level through a national television plan. Through network and cable channels, the commercial will reach affluent men and women during premium programming from mid-November until Christmas. The commercial will also be featured in a variety of high-impact digital video placements, including Full Episode Players and top network websites.

In addition, The Center of My Universe from Forevermark brand campaign will include national newspapers, magazines, other online advertising outlets, social media support, website features, in-store materials, and public relations. Announced at JCK Vegas, Forevermark will launch The Center of My Universe during the fourth quarter.  The product concept provides a twist on a classic design that has been trending upward over the past several years: the halo setting.

The Center Of My Universe will create a unique emotional focus, meaning and relevance around this design motif that is anchored in the strength and brilliance of one central Forevermark diamond. The Center of My Universe concept celebrates her - the unique, beautiful woman he loves who is the central force in his life, holding together and keeping in motion the many different aspects of the universe they share.  She is his everything – the center of his universe.

Forevermark officially launched in the U.S. consumer marketplace in Fall 2011 with support from Forevermark Diamantaire partners including Dali Diamond Company/A. Link, Diarough/Emby International-Uni Design, Eurostar Diamonds International, HRA-Crossworks, Julius Klein Group/Ritani, Leo Schachter Diamonds, Pluczenik Diamond Company, Premier Gem, Rosy Blue, Trau Bros, and Venus Jewel, and Forevermark Manufacturers A. Jaffe, H.J. Namdar, Memoire, Rahaminov Diamond, SES Creations and VJ Designs. Forevermark is available in a variety of independent jewelers nationwide.

Source: Press Release - Forevermark