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NOW OPEN! Poetic Adornments presents jewelry and scarves by Italian artist Chiara Scarpitti. This exciting exhibition features collections of Scarpitti's work from the past seven years, including her most recent, Anthropocene.  Each handmade piece is a result of extensive research into themes pertaining to anthropology, nature, and poetry. 

Shop all of this year's exhibitions on Artsy and visit the gallery for a selection of past works. https://www.artsy.net/the-gallery-at-reinstein-ross

Join us in the gallery on Friday, December 8th from 3-7pm  to meet the artist and celebrate the season. The Gallery at Reinstein|Ross 30 Gansevoort Street, NYC - 212.226.4513 ReinsteinRoss.com/Gallery Gallery@ReinsteinRoss.com

The Revere Academy, Black Market Pearls & Air Tahiti Nui Are Proud To Announce The 2017 Tahitian Pearl Contest Winners

VIA INVITATION

THE 2017 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS ARE

WILLIAM ROBERTSON 

IN THE REVERE ACADEMY 

STUDENT CATEGORY

AND

JENNY REEVES 

IN THE REVERE ACADEMY 

INSTRUCTOR CATEGORY

     
...these two top honor winners (William & Jenny) 
will each receive two (2) round-trip tickets to 

Tahiti via Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui.

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

Grand Prize Winner
In The Instructor Category
Jenny Reeves
Entry:  "Sun & Sea"

Grand Prize Winner
In The Student Category
William Robertson
Entry:  "Tahitian Tides"

The contest was open to all present and past students of the Revere Academy and to past and present instructors in order to stimulate and encourage creativity. The entries were judged on four criteria; design, craftsmanship, originality, and marketability. 

The contest attracted a number of very high-quality entries from across the United States. Submissions included jewelry in a range of materials - gold, platinum, silver, glass, diamonds, gems and of course, Tahitian pearls. 

Winners in Jewelry Over $1,500 Retail - Student 

First Place in Over $1500 Retail - Student

$500 winner 

"Pearls In Orbit"

Karen Keit

Hawaii

Second Place in Over $1500 Retail- Student  

$300 winner 

"Serpent Broach"

Karen Keit

Hawaii

Third place in Over $1500 Retail - Student

$200 winner 

Jordan J de Haan 

California

The jury was composed of Alan Revere - Award-winning jewelry designer, founder, and director of the Revere Academy; Sarah Graham, Jewelry designer; and Barbara Heinrich, Jewelry Designer.

Winners for Jewelry under $1,500 Retail

First Place in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$300 winner

Melissa Skarsten

Utah

Second Place in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$200 winner

Cynthia Clearwater 

California

   

Third Place 

in Under $1500 Retail - Student

$100 winner

Meggie

 Roy, 

California

"The One and Lonely"

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who entered.

Following the the announcement of the winners 

the entries were presented in an exhibition at Sofia Jewelry in Mill Valley.

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RJC AND DMCC ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), global standards-setting and certification organization for the entire jewellery supply chain, announced it had agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DMCC to work cooperatively on advancing their shared objectives of improving corporate social responsibility and responsible supply chain efforts in the jewellery supply chain. RJC welcomes this new formal relationship with DMCC, through which the two organizations will work together to achieve common goals and strengthen collective efforts towards responsible business practices, supporting RJC membership growth and certification reach in the UAE. The RJC is making good progress in the UAE and is committed to working with the local industry and institutions to fully integrate with this market. As a key part of this increasing commitment Kinjal Shah, RJC Regional Director of India and the Middle East will work closely with the DMCC and the industry on these efforts.

RJC Executive Director, Andrew Bone and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC Executive Chairman during the signing ceremony in Dubai.

DMCC is a government entity and the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, dedicated to enhancing Dubai’s position as the global gateway for commodities trade by creating an environment for business to flourish, providing world class of physical, financial and smart infrastructure as well as services and expertise to build marketplaces for success. DMCC also encourages its 14,100 member companies to conduct business in a transparent and responsible manner through its regulatory standards and strong alignment with global entities such as the RJC. Under the MoU, RJC and DMCC will: Work together to collect data intelligence to manage risk and enhance industry reputation in the UAE. Develop methods and bespoke materials to raise awareness and educate the local industry and beyond on solutions to implement robust sustainability efforts and ethical business practices. Develop joint communications and outreach programs to promote the implementation of responsible business practices through various industry events. Andrew Bone, Executive Director of the RJC said, “We are really pleased to work closely with the DMCC to promote sustainability and ethical business practices in the jewellery supply chain in the UAE. Together, the DMCC and RJC can leverage each other’s knowledge and expertise regarding the challenges and issues the industry faces to instill a responsible supply chain and promote consumer confidence in the watch and fine jewellery industry. We are looking forward to a rewarding and mutually beneficial collaboration between our two organizations.” “At DMCC, we believe that a CSR roadmap is a step-by-step process of continuous improvement and collaboration with key global entities. This MoU with RJC is an important milestone for us that will enhance a better future of trade for all, and we are proud to lead this process in the UAE in close partnership with the RJC”, said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC.

Gautam Sashittal, DMCC Chief Executive Officer; Andrew Bone, RJC Executive Director and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC Executive Chairman.

#WINNER Announced ICA 2017 International Poster Competition

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ICA 2017 International Poster Competition

There were 80 posters submitted to the competition! 

Every two years, in coordination with our Congress, the ICA has an international poster competition. The winning design will be used for many communication and marketing efforts by the ICA worldwide to promote colored gemstones.

The entries are exhibited at the Congress venue where all attendees, both ICA members and Congress delegates, vote for their favorite designs. The announcement of the winners is usually done at the closing Gala dinner.

Thank you to all the artists, designers and ICA members who participated.

 

...the Winners are!

(drum roll please)

1st Prize US$2,000

Shanna Senior 

from New York, USA 

("Heart to Heart")

(poster no.1715)

2nd Prize US$1,500 

Zoran Regan Veira 

from Sydney, Australia

("Nature's Greatest Gift") 

(poster no. 1721)

3rd Prize US$1,000

Icaro Carlos 

from Sao Bernando do Campo, Brazil 

("Colors are the Smiles of Nature [Leigh Hurt]") 

(poster no. 1736) 

Special Recognition 

Certificate of Appreciation to: 

H. Turgay Unalan from Eskisehir Turkey 

("Nothing is impossible with love") 

(poster no. 1710)

You are all invited to learn more about ICA and view all the posters  on ICA's website:

Visit our website to see all the posters!

Congratulations! The ICA would like to take this opportunity to thank Yehuda Kassif, Chair of the International Poster Committee for his unwavering enthusiasm, the Steering Committee of the Congress and in particular, Mr. Sudhir Kasslival and Mr. Denish Malapany from Jaipur for their assistance and good advise. http://gemstone.org/events/poster-competition

Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India Exhibit #GIAMuseum #CarlsbadCA

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Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India Exhibit

Unique collection on display at GIA 

Carlsbad, California,

October 13, 2017 – March 1, 2018

A singular exhibit of intricately designed 17th to 20th-century jewelry and ornate objects from India debuts on Oct. 13 at GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) world headquarters in Carlsbad, California. “Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India,” will be on display through March 2018, showcasing 300 years of adornment with 50 lavish historical jewelry pieces and objects, including several from the Mughal Empire (1526–1857). 

Mughal Horn Pendant:  This gold pendant features a 125 carat Colombian emerald engraved in Arabic 

with salutations of peace. Set with diamonds, Burmese rubies, emerald beads and dangling pearls, it was 

made for a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mughal Era • Mysore • 18th century • emerald, ruby, diamond

and pearl in 22K gold    • 6 x 8.5 x 2 cm

“We are thrilled to be able to exhibit this spectacular historical jewelry,” said Terri Ottaway, curator of the GIA Museum. “The wealth of gems in each piece gives us a tantalizing look at the lavishness of the royal courts of India from centuries past.”

“Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India” explores the often intricate routes diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other gems decorating these pieces took from their sources across the globe. It delves into their religious and cultural symbolism, the wars fought for them and the historical tradition of gemology - the study of gems - in India. The pieces exhibited are on loan from a private collection.

Ottaway continued, “The nobility of India traded diamonds from their famous Golconda region for Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies and pearls from the Persian Gulf.  No mine was too remote to access, no ocean was too wide to cross, in pursuit of the very best gems. For the gems not only conveyed wealth and status, but they were also worn as talismans for the protection and enhancement of life. With so much at stake, you begin to understand why wars were won and lost for these treasures.”

Royal Manga Mala

While a necklace exhibiting mango-shaped elements (a manga mala) is traditional in South India, 

a manga mala as elaborate as this one was worn only by those who could afford such a massive 

gem-set jewel. Note the stylized mangos around the collar of the necklace. Its pendant represents 

the mythical two-headed bird (gandaberunda) that was the emblem of Mysore’s Wadiyar royal family. 

There is elaborate repoussé detailing on the back. 

Mysore  19th century  diamond, ruby and emerald in 22K gold  Necklace 79 cm long, pendant 11 x 8.5 cm

Throughout India’s history, many different gems were used in elaborately designed jewelry. Some served to honor religious figures; other jewels were integral to the marriage contract, as seen in nose rings worn as a tribute to happiness in the union. Elaborately designed wedding necklaces depicted snakes or fish as symbols of fertility, and the colors used in enamel - typically on the back of jewelry pieces - functioned as a representation of the forces of life.

“Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India” will be on display from Oct 13, 2017, through March 2018. Visitors can schedule a tour by emailing guestservices@gia.edu or by calling 800-421-7250 ext 4116, or +1 760-603-4116 (if outside the U.S. or Canada).

The GIA museum in Carlsbad is home to the Institute’s extensive collection of gems, jewelry and minerals. The many permanent and rotating exhibits support GIA’s mission by strengthening awareness of gems, jewelry and gemology. The museum collection also supports GIA’s research and education programs. Visit https://www.gia.edu/gia-museum for a full list of exhibits on display.  

#WordlessWednesday Spotlight on the Iconic Oscar Heyman's 2017 Gift Catalog!

Thanks to Oscar Heyman’s inimitable designs, many of the last century’s most brilliant luminaries—from dignitaries and royalty to international celebrities—have shined a little brighter. The company’s founding brothers trained in the rigorous workshops of Fabergé before leaving Eastern Europe for New York. In addition to their rarified skills, they brought with them an abiding passion for gemstones and an old-world approach to gracious customer service.

http://www.oscarheyman.com/

Flip through the Holiday Catalog HERE:  http://www.oscarheyman.com/2017-catalog-flipbook/

#MyFavoritePiece - this is supposed to only be one piece BUT like I said this is MY blog!!!!

Hard to choose between that incredible Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and such flashy Mexican Fire Opal!

Spotlight on "Autumn In Peking" Collection by Lydia Courteille

Introduced during Fashion Week the New "Autumn In Peking" Collection by Lydia Courteille is a chinoiserie of inspiration....

Lydia Courteille's new collection is inspired by Feng Shui, populated with grasshoppers, frogs, dragons and fish, each symbolizing luck, wealth, prosperity, and longevity. Architecture, textiles and the clothing from this ancient culture are also present... 

A culture and traditional firmly rooted in the care of the ancestors Lydia Courteille has in her own way revisited symbols found on ancient pottery such as rebuses of bats flying through peach trees painted on porcelain symbolizing wealth and prosperity. 

Lydia Courteille helps you to discover just a small aspect of this beguiling country.

It is also a tribute to the novel “Un automne à Pekin” by Boris Vian, an author who influenced Lydia Courteille in her youth...

https://www.lydiacourteille.com/en