US Antique Shows Returns To Los Angeles For The 2nd LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show - March 21-23, 2014

U.S. Antique Shows Presents Elite Global Brands at the LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

The Show Returns to Los Angeles for a Second Year, March 21-23, 2014

Just minutes from the largest jewelry district in the country, U.S. Antique Shows returns to Los Angeles to mark the second year of the LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. The event will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills on March 21-23, 2014.

“After the positive response we received from both dealers and attendees last year, we’re thrilled to return the west coast,” says Dan Darby, GLM vice president and group show director. “Los Angeles is certainly a pivotal place for the jewelry business and we can guarantee that our show will have a stellar array of merchandise that our dealers have collected from all over the world.”

Named the highest attended launch in U.S. Antique Shows’ history, this year’s LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will bring even more one-of-a-kind treasures to the City of Angels. Famous global brands, such as Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Harry Winston and more, will be featured by 100 world renowned dealers. In addition, signature and distinctive pieces previously owned by celebrities, musicians and socialites will be showcased alongside collections of antique and estate jewelry, watches and precious stones.

Emerald Ear Pendants
from Yafa Signed Jewels

Jeff Josephson of Raymond Lee Jewelers is excited about the selection of antique jewelry and watches he’ll be displaying at this year’s show. "We’ll be showcasing an all pave diamond ladies Patek Philippe 24, our most extensive collection of large, important GIA diamonds ranging from 3 carats to 10, a rare Rolex 18078 with a bloodstone dial, several large, GIA certified fancy yellow diamonds, and a large selection of vintage and antique designer jewelry including a platinum and diamond pin custom made by Van Cleef & Arpels."

Illinois based Jeff Cohen of N. Green and Sons is looking forward to participating in this west coast event. “We plan on bringing vintage watches, Rolex watches in particular. We will also have a few pieces of celebrity owned jewelry from Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Pickford, Bob Hope and Audrey Meadows, among others. We specialize in Art Deco and Art Nouveau, so we will be showcasing a large collection of estate jewelry from those design periods.”

Show times are Friday, March 21 to Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $20 to attend all three days. For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, call 239.732.6642 or visit www.LAAntiqueJewelry.com.

About U.S. Antique Shows

The LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is produced by U.S. Antique Shows, a division of GLM. U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s largest producer of indoor antique shows, focuses on presenting a wide range of antiques as well as antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watches to 50,000 consumers annually. The company is the only producer that serves the unique needs of the antique and antique jewelry industry supporting sales in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Miami Beach and New York. Their shows host internationally recognized dealers promoting the purchase of rare and unusual historic merchandise to antiques collectors, novice enthusiasts,  socialites and celebrities. U.S. Antique Shows draws more than 3,000 dealers from 22 countries worldwide exhibiting their signature collections in 400,000 net square feet across nine shows.

For more information, visit www.USAntiqueShows.com, like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/LAAntiqueJewelryAndWatchShow, follow us on Twitter: @USAntiqueShows and explore our Pinterest:Pinterest.com/USAntiqueShows. Check out our new blog at www.USAntiqueShows.com/TheQuill.aspx

#DailyJewel - Joden World Resources - Hometown Jeweler Opens Internet Store...

Joden World Resources, a globally renowned fine jewelry company, recently opened the virtual doors to its new Internet store, giving online jewelry shoppers everywhere quick, secure access to one-of-a-kind antique, estate and museum quality jewelry as well as high quality modern pieces. 

...and our #Daily Jewel today is an exquisite Art Deco Watch:

Nationally Recognized Hometown Jeweler Opens Online Store, 

Reveals Antique and Vintage Jewelry Options

Joden World Resources is owned and operated by one of the industry’s most trusted jewelers, the online store is a boon to consumers who don’t know the options, merits and value of buying exceptional
jewelry with a history.

“While many people know about antique, estate or museum quality jewelry, they don’t necessarily know how to shop for it,” said Ariana Wood of the Grove City, PA-based Joden World Resources. “Our online store gives both new customers and seasoned jewelry connoisseurs the opportunity to do this in a unique setting that’s authoritative and accessible,”

This new website seeks to create a unique, dynamic and user friendly platform where shoppers are given the tools to understand antique and vintage jewelry from eras past.

“This is jewelry you won’t find anywhere else,” she said. “We’ve been fortunate through our company’s 43-year history to accumulate these rare pieces. and now we want to make them available to shoppers everywhere, anywhere.” Additionally a portion of the personal collection of the owner, Joe Murawski, will also be available to buy online.

Rare Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian period jewelry populates the online store platform, with crisp, colorful, photos that make you want to reach for them. Nearly all the pieces are true one of a kind, and can be directly purchased using an online shopping cart, Wood said.

“Our hope is to recreate the same high-quality, personalized shopping experience online as buyers have at our Grove City headquarters,” said Wood.

The distinction of Joden as an industry leader includes ownership of the nation’s largest collection of work by Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895). Favored jeweler to Britain’s Queen Victoria, Giuliano worked in the Renaissance style, producing precise and  colorful, ornate jewelry with extensive enameling of unparalleled quality.

“We love to see our fine antique and vintage jewelry come under ownership of true antique lovers,” Wood said. “The online store gives us a way to accomplish this on a broader scale than ever.”

Take a moment to explore at:  http://www.joden.com/

Joden World Resources has been in business for more than 43 years at the same location, and is accredited with the Gemological Institute of America, honored as a full member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau.  http://www.joden.com/

Julien’s Auctions: Property From The Estate of Tony Curtis

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity auction house will offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood’s most colorful stars, Tony Curtis. The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more sensational than his on-screen one, lived a life that could be its own movie or television series.  Curtis’ career spanned six decades with popularity during the 1950s and 1960s enabling him to transpose his good looks into super movie stardom.  He acted in over 100 films ranging from light comedy to serious drama and he also made numerous television appearances.

Among Curtis’ most memorable films were 1959’s “Some Like It Hot,” 1960’s “Spartacus,” 1953’s “Houdini,” 1952’s  “Son of Ali Baba”, 1957’s “Sweet Smell of Success,” 1965’s The Great Race and of course 1968’s “The Boston Strangler,” often noted as his most serious part. He earned an Oscar nomination for the 1958 crime drama “The Defiant Ones.” The film “Some Like It Hot” in which he acted with icon Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon has been called the funniest film in history by the American Film Institute.

He also acted with such greats as Burt Lancaster in “Sweet Smell of Success” and Cary Grant in “Operation Petticoat.”  Curtis was often noted for his impeccable comedic timing.  Off screen Curtis earned even more attention for his personal life which was filled with great turmoil and change. He married five times, his first and most famous to actress Janet Leigh.

In addition to being a popular actor, Curtis was a fine art connossiuer. Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase some of his impressive art collection along with items from his illustrious career at Julien's Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills on September 17th, 2011. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Shiloh Horse Rescue, a charitable organization founded by Jill and Tony Curtis that rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses of all types (www.shilohhorserescue.com).


You can view the order a limited edition auction catalog or flip through the auction catalog online at:


The Estate of Tony Curtis Exhibition:
Tuesday, September 6th – Friday, September 16th
10am-5pm PDT, Monday through Saturday
Free to Public – Closed on Sundays

Live and Online Auction:
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Session I – 10am PDT
Session II – 2pm  PDT


Location:

Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 150
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Tent Not Necessary! Jewelry Camp at F.I.T.!!

Lots of fun and networking will be mixed with an educational opportunity for appraisers and jewelers, from the Welcome Dinner sponsored by Bonham & Butterfields to a star studded list of Lectures and Seminars...to include:

Harrice Miller - Internationally Recognized Author & Jewelry Historian

Michael S. Coan, G.G. - Chair of Jewelry Design at FIT

Michael Burstein - VP of NY Flagship Salon for Harry Winston

Reema Keswani - Founder, Golconda Jewelry

and President of the American Society of Jewelry Historians

...but it's not all about history - this year Cindy Edelstein of JRB

shows you how to bring Estate pieces to the public using Modern Methods.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from @JewelryBizGuru Jan 23rd!

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And more importantly, who will friend you? And why?

From Sandy Lewand for Jewelry Camp, an institution for almost 35 years, offers education to jewelry enthusiasts on estate and antique jewelry as well as classes on new and current styles.
This special one day program will bring together noted speakers lecturing on topics such as the firms of Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels as well as subjects pertaining to the history of fine and costume jewelry.
The estate and antique markets are the new trends in the industry. Knowledge of these periods will serve as a springboard to attract new clients. In these uncertain times, jewelry, whether it is antique and estate or current designs, is not only a an alternative to traditional investments but the older pieces are also a remembrance of times gone by and the superb workmanship of artisans who labored to make jewelry. Many of these jewels are available at reasonable prices.
Jewelry Camp offers not only information about periods and designers but it is also a time for networking. There will be instructors who will teach how to identify, price and market jewelry as well as classes for the beginner to the advanced student.
The new one day program at FIT is the beginning of our effort to provide educational information to the trade and public so as to promote this trend in the industry. There will be other one day programs featured in cities around the country.

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