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Diana Jarrett, Popular Gem Trade Journalist Grabs Kudos in Editor's Contest

Popular Gem Trade Journalist Grabs Kudos in Editor's Contest 

Gemologist-writer Diana Jarrett earns 2nd Place in Writers Competition 

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New York Mineralogical Club announces 2nd Place Non-Technical Articles award goes to their member, gemologist Diana Jarrett by the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc. for the 2014 Bulletin Editors Contest.

Jarrett is a multi-award winning journalist including 1st Place honors from the competition throughout the years. This year's winning feature was for her in-depth coverage of the Tucson Gem Fair.

Well known industry journalist, Jarrett has been a prolific contributor to both trade and
consumer publications; covering gemstones and luxury goods for more than a decade.

Her recognizable voice is distinctive, garnering fans in North America and abroad. But
her adaptability to each audience is key to an ever-widening range of publications that
covet her contributions. Whether it's serious laboratory reports demanding accuracy in
minute detail or entertaining news on trending designer jewels, Jarrett devotes herself to
telling the story that connects with her reader.

A decade long member of the venerable New York Mineralogical Club (NYMC), founded by legendary gemologist George Frederick Kunz in the 19th century, her missives are also a staple in their NYMC Bulletin. Those articles are submitted annually to the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies along with Bulletin features by other respected writers. Over the past decade, the entries have resulted in numerous double awards in the same year, besides the recent 1st Place honor.

For further information about The New York Mineralogical Club, or to find out about events being held during the year, contact the club's president Mr. Mitch Portnoy at  (212) 580-1343.

To learn more about Diana Jarrett or to contact her, visit her website: www.dianajarrett.com

Dani By Daniel K. New Line Introduced by LUXURY Brand Daniel K.

Daniel Koren, the award-winning jewelry designer known as DANIEL K to elite clientele around the globe, proudly presents his new semi-precious designer diffusion brand - DANI by DANIEL K®.

Earlier this year  a special unveiling happened, during the world’s most prestigious watch and jewelry show, Baselworld.  DANI by DANIEL K  is a fashion jewelry collection exquisitely crafted to the same exacting jewelry standards of the designer DANIEL K, yet created in sterling silver and set with the high-quality cubic zirconia, synthetic corundum and synthetic spinel. The collections each possess a unique character and feminine aesthetic, including new, youthful designs, intriguing symbolic pieces and DANIEL K's classic and iconic UTERNITY® bands featuring invisible settings. 

For nearly two decades, Daniel Koren has been recognized as a pioneer in the precious jewelry category for the elegant work, superior craftsmanship and premium diamond quality of the house of DANIEL K. His innovations in the industry have gained admiration by the business as well as luxury consumers, including select royal houses that choose to collect DANIEL K jewelry as heirlooms. His timeless designs have been worn by Hollywood royalty such as Oprah Winfrey, Sigourney Weaver, Naomi Campbell, Angie Harmon and Diddy.

The introduction of DANI by DANIEL K  brings the work of this much sought designer to women who once only dreamed of owning an original DANIEL K piece. Highly trained craftsman hand set, assemble and polish each piece, ensuring the best possible quality, matching the brilliance and exceptional design for which DANIEL K is known.

The multimedia, reality marketing campaign planned to launch later this year sets the stage for real women telling their real life story and how they live their dream -- today. “The tag line – I Live My Dream -- is simple to say, but it’s not simple to live,” said Koren. “I have great admiration for anyone, man or woman, who sets forth despite any challenges to devote their life to what they love or believe in. It’s not the monetary value earned but the dream, its course, and the present reality that we hope women will share to inspire others. This is my way of participating in their quest and to finally be able to share my love of jewelry while making it attainable to women everywhere.”

About Dani by Daniel K: Founded in 1999 by Daniel Koren, DANIEL K jewelry was established to fill an untapped space within the industry focused on the design and creation of luxury jewelry appropriate to be worn both day and night. The flawless execution of each piece matches the DANIEL K philosophy, which strives to achieve and maintain the most brilliance each stone can possibly produce. In 2014,  it introduced the DANIEL K diffusion brand, DANI by DANIEL K® giving all women the ability to adorn themselves in high-quality, elegant jewelry.

For additional information on DANIEL K, please visit www.danielk.net and for DANI by DANIEL K www.danibydk.com.

Trendvision - JEWELRY TRENDS FROM 2015 AND BEYOND TOOK THE STAGE AT JCK LAS VEGAS SHOW

THE BEST OF ITALIAN PRODUCTION AND JEWELRY TRENDS 

FROM 2015 AND BEYOND TOOK THE STAGE AT JCK LAS VEGAS SHOW

Copy Via Jen Cullen Williams
Fiera di Vicenza, the world ambassador of “Made in Italy” jewelry, cultivated an international jewelry display at the JCK Las Vegas Show from May 30 to June 2, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The VICENZAORO Italian Club Pavilion housed 130 international exhibitors, many of which were Italian, and promoted their jewelry and products. For the ninth consecutive year, VICENZAORO Italian Club, Fiera di Vicenza’s travelling exhibition, provided an authentic and powerful experience of Italian craftmanship that was displayed during the event. The VICENZAORO Italian Club once again included the Glamroom, a curated area featuring up-and-coming fashion jewelry designers. On Friday and Sunday,during JCK, a fashion parade and presentation showcased 32 innovative designers’ jewelry lines while 10 models paraded throughout the venue; cocktail receptions followed the fashion parades. During JCK Las Vegas, VO+ Magazine America, the special edition of VO+ Magazine, highlighted the Italian trends and was distributed during the show.

TRENDVISION Jewellery+Forecasting, the independent and global forecasting observatory of Fiera di Vicenza, offered an overview of international trends with a focus on the general luxury sector of the American market throughout the JCK Show event located in the TRENDVISION Area. Here, buyers, designers and professionals of this sector viewed displays of future jewelry design trends, market and consumer trends. The TrendBook 2015+, a global reference for the jewelry and watch sector was available for purchase at the TRENDVISION Area. This informational publication contains trends, which are predicted to become dominant early in 2015 based on extensive market research.

I love the romance and originality of the TrendVision Trends and Descriptions

TRENDVISION Jewellery+Forecasting explains the perspective of the macro-trends and related styles that will dominate the market. This enables the players of this luxury sector to formulate appropriate production, purchasing and marketing strategies. The four macro-trends for the American Market are as follows: Abstract Minimalism - an elementary expression, re-establishing a serene timelessness, focused on distinctive geometric and minimalist shapes, Avant-Garde Exoticism - exotic fantasies and avant-garde visions blend harmoniously into a multi-cultural elegance, Vintage Flavor - delicate laser cut-out ethereal looks and dark moods, and Digital City - ultra-modern ideas and futuristic cybernetic styles evolved into a luxury dimension.

TRENDVISION Jewellery+Forecasting establishes itself as a key player and reference point for all topics concerning future trends in the jewelry, watch and accessories fields. Through its research, TRENDVISION has developed distinctive expertise in analysing trends in the jewelry sector allowing it to promote Italian savoir-faire through VINCEZAORO Italian Club.

GIA Scholarship Applications Now Available

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) began accepting scholarship applications online on Sunday, June 15 for its 2015 Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts programs, courses and lab classes. Applications will be available through Oct. 31 on the Institute’s website.

Scholarships are available for distance education eLearning courses and for classes at the Institute’s campuses in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Taiwan; and at the GIA branch in Dubai.

A number of awards for international eLearning courses (up to $1,500) and awards for U.S.-based lab classes (up to $1,400) are available. The scholarships, sponsored by private donors and the GIA endowment fund, supplement GIA’s wider scope of offerings. Scholarship highlights include:

·         The inaugural Tawfic Farah Memorial Scholarship will award full tuition for an on-campus student in Mumbai to pursue their Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma, including the required Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Grading and Gem Identification lab classes

·         To recognize the many important contributions by Bert Krashes and Eunice Miles to further gemological knowledge during their careers at GIA, full scholarships for the U.S on-campus and eLearning Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma program have been created in their names

In Jan. 2014 the Institute awarded its Fall 2013 scholarships to 151 students in 29 countries. The scholarships, totaling more than $500,000, align with GIA’s goals of providing quality education in gemology and jewelry to the trade and aspiring professionals.

For more information, call (760) 603-4131 or email scholarship@gia.edu.

*Full scholarships cover the cost of tuition, books and other materials.

2014 Saul Bell Design Award Jewelry Design Winners

Saul Bell Design Award Jewelry Design Competition

The Saul Bell Design Award is a jewelry design competition that challenges jewelry artists
 to push the limits of jewelry design and imagination. 

Designers choose from among seven categories and create a piece that tells a story,
states their unique vision and encompasses the depth of their skill. 

You are encouraged to innovate. Play. Entertain & surprise us all!

2014 Saul Bell Design Award Jewelry Design Winners

Alternative Metals/Materials: The predominant material can be any non-traditional metal (not covered in another category, including base metals and reactive metals) or material (including resin, glass, wood, found objects and textiles).

          First Place-Alternative Metals/Materials

          "Celestial Winds" 

          Zoltan David
          Bee Cave, Texas, USA

         Second Place-Alternative Metals/Materials
         "It Begins" 
         Elysha Roberts
         Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA

Silver/Argentium Silver:  The predominant metal is silver or Argentium® Silver or a combination of both.

May be cast, fabricated, forged, assembled or created with any combination of techniques.

                First Place-Silver/Argentium® Silver
                "The Cynosure II"
                Valerie Jo Coulson
                Pequea, Pennsylvania, USA

           

          Second Place-Silver/Argentium® Silver

          "Carnelian Wave"

          Bruce Hartman
          Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA

Metal Clay:  The predominant material is metal clay (silver, gold, bronze, copper, etc.) and may include gemstones and other findings as desired.

              First Place-Metal Clay

              "Doors To My Dreams"
              Christi Anderson
              Marana, Arizona, USA

                  Second Place-Metal Clay

                  "Slavic Tales: Leshy"
                  Anna Mazon
                  Kraków, Poland

Enamel:  The predominant surface material must be glass-based enamels and may be fired on any type of metal.

              First Place-Enamel

              "Bobcat Secret" 
              Merry-Lee Rae
              Freedom, California, USA

                            Second Place-Enamel

                            "Luminous Ring-Mandarine Fish" 
                            Artem Kutyrev
                            Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Hollowware/Art Objects: Includes vessels and non-wearable objects made of precious metal constructed primarily from milled stock using one or more metal forming techniques. Decorative cast components may be incorporated.

                   First Place-Hollowware/Art Objects
                   "Silver Filigree Vanity Mirror" 
                   Aleksandr Maryaskin
                   Yorktown, Virginia, USA

                         Second Place-Hollowware/Art Objects

                         "Oil Can Teapot" 
                         Sue Aygarn Kowalski
                         Carver, MA

Gold/Platinum:  The predominant metal is gold or platinum group metals including palladium or a combination.  May be cast, fabricated, forged, assembled or created with any combination of techniques.

                     First Place-Gold/Platinum

                     "Golden Kinematic: Ring"
                     Igor Salnikov
                     Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation

                          Second Place-Gold/Platinum

                          "Surrender" 
                          Andrea Koenig-Carnahan
                          Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Emerging Jewelry Artist:  Reserved for young designers, 18 years of age or younger, this category places no limitation on media used and requires only that the finished piece is wearable jewelry adornment and fabricated by the entrant.

                            First Place-Emerging Jewelry Artist

                            "Calíope"
                            Luis Figueroa
                            Quito, Ecuador

                          Second Place-Emerging Jewelry Artist

                          "Renoir’s Desire"
                          Aneka Hausmann
                          Auburn, Washington, USA

                           Third Place-Emerging Artist

                           "Oriental Grace"
                           Inbum Yu                           Carrollton, Texas, USA

Gemological Science International Inaugurates Indian HQ in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai

GSI, Gemological Science International inaugurated its new Indian Head Quarters at Trade

Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai on 09th June 2014.  Speaking on the occassion, Mark Gershburg, CEO of GSI said that the new office will offer state-of-the-art facilities and services, advanced technology and convenient delivery options for our clients enabling better productivity. Hence, resulting in faster turnaround times.

On the occasion, prominent figures from the industry and media graced the inaugural function to convey their best wishes and continuous success to GSI. Neeta Shah, VP Indian Operations adds, "It was a happy moment for the entire GSI family as they celebrated together with their clients and thanked them for their continuous support and commitment towards them. "

Over all the social gathering created an enthusiastic and positive atmosphere in the new office. The event was concluded with a sumptuous lunch hosted by GSI for its special guests and employees.

About GSIGemological Science International (GSI) was established in New York City and within a very 
short period of time became one of the world’s largest gemological laboratories with the offices in India, Israel, and Belgium. GSI is the most technologically advanced gemological laboratory in the world that delivers superior and reliable services to the diamond and fine jewelry industry worldwide. GSI is known for its integrity and innovations and its commitment to highest CSR standards.
Visit www.gemscience.net