Busy, Happy Buyers and Sellers ay IDE's U.S. and International Diamond Week

US & International Diamond Week: 

Industry leaders praise IDE's branding efforts

"There are 401 buyers on the floor!" This announcement came through the public announcement system at noontime on the third day of the U.S. and International Diamond Week in Israel, throughout the four buildings of the Israel Diamond Exchange  (IDE) complex in Ramat Gan.  Traffic on the IDE trading floor was very dense and every table  sellers and buyers were hard at work.   

"It is a fantastic event, and I usually refrain from speaking in superlatives," IDE president Shmuel Schnitzer said. "There is a great mood on the trading floor, and this represents the optimism we generally feel in the diamond and jewelry business worldwide. We have hundreds of buyers on the floor who have arrived from all corners from the world, and this is very encouraging. The U.S. and International Diamond Week in Israel is a most important effort to brand our exchange in particular and the Israeli diamond industry and trade at large," he added.

Roberto Coin, the renowned Italian jewelry designer, manufacturer and retailer, said he was impressed with the IDE's effort to brand Israeli's diamond trade. At the conclusion of the Diamond Week's first day, he gave the event's participants a fascinating talk on branding. He summarized his address in a taped interview which is featured below.

Reuven Kaufman, president of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York emphasized - also in a taped interview - the importance of the close cooperation between the IDE and the DDC. "Our bourses and the respective memberships complement each other and together create great business opportunities that are win-win scenarios and add significant value, to the members of both our exchanges. The format of the U.S. and International Diamond Week in Israel is proving itself once again to be very beneficial for the international diamond business," Kaufman said.   

Centurion Design Awards - 2013 Winners Acknowledged

2013 Centurion Design Awards 

Winners Acknowledged

Earlier this year, at the ultra exclusive Centurion Show the winners of the Centurion Design Awards were announced . The competition was open to all exhibitors at the show, and drew entries from almost two-thirds of the companies participating. Retailers were asked to vote for one winner in each of 11 categories.

The categories were as follows: Bridal, Colored Stone Classic, Colored Stone Fashion, Contemporary Metals, Diamond Classic, Diamond Fashion, Gold, Pearl, Platinum, Silver, and Watches.

Sponsoring companies this year were: Exhibit Management Corp. of New York, Chippenhook of Lewisville, TX, and Jewelers’ Mutual Insurance of Neenah, WI. Richard Zucker of Exhibit Management designed the showcase display theme, Chippenhook provided display fixtures and in-case signage, and pieces were insured by Jewelers Mutual for the duration of the competition.

Bridal

Finalists were Frederic Sage, Maevona, and Mark Patterson

Winner - Frederic Sage

Diamond pave Engagement Ring in a floral motif

Colored Stone Classic
Finalists were Jack Abraham, Jewels by Star, and Oscar Heyman Winner -TIE - Jack Abrahams and Jewels By Star

Jack Abraham's ruby ring surrounded by a wealth of diamonds

Jewels by Star's Diamond framed emerald ring

Colored Stone Fashion 

Finalists were Annie Fensterstock for Fragments, Spark Creations, and William Levine

Winner - Spark Creations

Green tourmaline drop earrings in a trendy stilleto silhouette 

Contemporary Metals 

Finalists were Eclat Jewels, Rebecca, and Todd Reed 

Winner - Todd Reed 

Palladium and diamond cuff bracelet

Diamond Classic

Finalists were Etho, Kwiat, and Rahaminov Diamonds 

Winner - Kwiat

Limited-edition “Revel” earrings, feature a pair of cushion cut diamonds totaling 12.33 carats 

Diamond Fashion 
Finalists were A. Link & Co., Roberto Coin, and Siera Jewelry Winner - TIE - Roberto Coin and Siera
Roberto Coin's black and white diamond and green garnet cobra bracelet

Siera's diamond floral pendant in 18k and black rhodium on a black rhodium chain.

Gold 

Finalists were Alwand Vahan, H. Weiss, and Heather Moore. 

Winner - Heather Moore (a first time exhibitor)

Moore's special-order wrap ring framed in cognac diamonds and personalized with the names of Moore’s children.

Pearl 

Finalists were Autore, Coge Design Group, and Yvel 

Winner - Yvel 

Yvel's one-of-a-kind 18k white gold and diamond necklace set featuring a baroque freshwater pearl.

Platinum 

Finalists were A. Jaffe, Roberto Demeglio, and Gumuchian 

Winner - Gumuchian 

Gumuchian's versatile platinum and diamond “Bow-lero” necklace

Silver 

Finalists were Charles Garnier Paris, Eli Jewels, and Elizabeth and James. 

Winner - Charles Garnier Paris 

Charles Garnier's  “Constellation” Collection in a wavy cuff bracelet

Watches 

Finalists were Frederique Constant, Steven Kretchmer Design, and Philip Stein for ViewPoint Showroom 

Winner - Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant’s Lady Slimline Joaillerie watch

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Roberto Coin Collection To Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Roberto Coin & London Jewelers Support Lustgarten Fdn.

Celebrating the launch a new collection of signature bracelets with proceeds going to the Foundation

On Thursday, September 8th, a private reception was held to launch a new collection from Italian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, being sold exclusively in conjunction with London Jewelers. 

The collection, a trio of signature bracelets, will benefit The Lustgarten Foundation in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Among the attendees were Pilar Coin, Global Marketing Director for Roberto Coin.

(from left to right): Marcia Lustgarten of The Lustgarten Foundation, Pilar Coin of Roberto Coin, Mark Udell of London Jewelers, Martha Webster of Roberto Coin, Candy Udell of London Jewelers & Dr. Robert Vizza of The Lustgarten Foundation

The three newly designed bracelets are available in 18K yellow gold, Sterling Silver and a silver purple oxidized version. The sterling silver and 18K yellow gold versions are designed with a magnetic clasp that has an amethyst stone on one side.  The retail price for the purple oxidized piece is $275 with $100 being donated to the foundation.  Retail price for the sterling silver is $450 and $150 will be donated to the foundation.  Lastly, the yellow gold design is $1600 with $500 being donated to the cause.  The collection is available London Jewelers’ and online at www.londonjewelers.com or by calling 877-607-9924.

About Roberto Coin

Roberto Coin has been an icon in the jewelry industry for over 30 years. His designs include his signature Appassionata Collection and the Roberto Coin Cento Diamond Collection.  His collection is available in over 400 stores nationwide including better jewelry and specialty stores and now features supermodel Christy Turlington Burns as the face of his new advertising campaign. His designs have also been worn by such celebrities as Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek, Brooke Shields, Jennie Garth, Jenna Fischer, Demi Moore, Melissa Etheridge, and Jennifer Hudson.   

About The Lustgarten Foundation

The Lustgarten Foundation, based in Bethpage, New York, is America’s largest private foundation working solely on pancreatic cancer research. The Foundation provides critical support in the search for better diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer, and to date more than $38 million to more than 125 research projects at some of the world’s most prestigious medical and research center. To learn more , visit www.lustgarten.org.

About LONDON JEWELERS

A Long island legend for 85 years, London Jewelers offers the world’s foremost designers of fine jewelry, prestigious time pieces and fine giftware. From dazzling selection of fine jewels to the most exquisite diamonds, the rarest gemstones and the finest time pieces, London Jewelers is dedicated to the highest standard of excellence, innovation and quality in luxury jewelry and watches. For more information visitwww.londonjewelrs.com