Israel's president Shimon Peres hosts ILAN annual reception

Israel's president Shimon Peres hosts ILAN annual reception,

praises Israel diamond community for significant contribution

Ramat Gan, Israel - December 30, 2013: Shimon Peres, president of the State of Israel, hosted the annual reception for ILAN, the Israel Foundation for Handicapped Children, last Thursday, at the presidential residence in Jerusalem. He was joined by students of the Herzfeld School for Special Education, , the ILAN board, and , Shmuel Schnitzer, president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), who is also ILAN's Chairman of Community Relations.

Indicating the children who were gathered on the stage to perform for the gathering of dignitaries, President Peres said that while the Israeli diamond industry produces countless diamonds, these children were the industry's most precious jewels, and the Israeli diamond business community had good reason to be proud of them.

 

In his speech, ILAN Chairman Ehud Ratzabi made special mention of the IDE and its members who, he said, "not only contribute funds but also invest considerable time and energy in improving the lives of many handicapped children." Addressing Schnitzer directly, he said that ILAN hoped to see the close cooperation and support by the IDE continue and develop further during Schnitzer's term.

In his address, Shmuel Schnitzer emphasized that the IDE and the Israel diamond industry at large work hard to make a living and consequently contribute significantly to Israel's economic growth. However, he noted, the IDE membership also supports numerous social causes. "By embracing the cause of ILAN, we hope to contribute toward improving the quality of life of those children who have been dealt a bad hand in life," he said.

Earlier this month, the IDE held a dedicated fund raising drive for ILAN at the Ramat Gan Diamond Exchange complex, in concert with ILAN's national collection campaign. The cooperation between ILAN and IDE began in 2012.

Bohemme - Spanish Jewelry Line to Expand Into North American Market

Mark Gurdus Appointed as President of BOHEMME North America and Luxury Brand Group Retained

Spanish jewelry company, BOHEMME, is pleased to announce expansion into the North American markets and the appointment of Mark Gurdus as the President of BOHEMME North America, which took effect on November 4. 

In addition, BOHEMME North America has retained Southern California-based brand communications and public relations agency, Luxury Brand Group (LBG). LBG will provide public relations, celebrity placement, brand development and digital marketing services.

BOHEMME is based and manufactured in Cordoba, Spain and was founded in 2010 by Spanish designer, Antonio Espaliu. The brand has embarked on an international venture by opening retail stores throughout Europe, Canada, USA, the Caribbean Area, Latin America, UAE (Dubai), Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Malta and South Africa, and plans to continue expanding globally. BOHEMME has appointed Mark Gurdus to head the North American operations.

Mark Gurdus brings over 25 years of experience in both the fine jewelry and luxury watch industries, previously serving as the Vice President of Sales for five years at Jorg Gray 
Timepieces, a watch company based in Southern California. Prior to Jorg Gray Timepieces, Gurdus was the Vice President of Sales for over a decade at Oris Swiss Made Watches based in Basel, Switzerland. Gurdus attended University of Memphis, and resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, California with his wife. He has two adult children. 

“I am excited to spearhead the expansion of BOHEMME in the North American markets,” states, Mark Gurdus. “With Luxury Brand Group’s proven track record for increasing brand awareness, along with their expertise and close relationships in all facets of the luxury and jewelry markets, I’m confident that this partnership will provide BOHEMME the opportunity to further develop the brand and introduce our designs to the masses.”

BOHEMME embraces the world of creativity and transmits aesthetic and innovative designs
into their exquisite jewelry collections. Each jewelry piece is created with high quality materials, using 925 sterling silver, 18 karat gold, diamonds, and precious and semi-precious gemstones, resulting in unique and striking designs. BOHEMME is recognized worldwide as an affordable luxury, which transcends modern fashion, all while exemplifying their motto, “Free Spirit”, in each design. Retail price points range from $250-$5,000 USD.

Frank Proctor, President/CEO of Luxury Brand Group states, “We are looking forward to
working closely with Mark Gurdus and the BOHEMME brand. The BOHEMME collections are cutting-edge, on-trend and fashion-forward, yet come with an affordable price point, which is perfect for today’s price conscious consumer. As Mark brings a great depth of knowledge and experience in fine jewelry and watches, we are looking forward to partnering together to achieve exposure, and ultimately, sales goals in 2014!”

Interested in BOHEMME for your store?  look for them at industry trade shows and events in 2014.  For more information on BOHEMME, visit http://www.bohemme.es or call 855-345-3268. BOHEMME North America is based and distributed from Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

About BOHEMME BOHEMME is based in Cordoba, Spain and was founded by Antonio Espaliu in 2010, a Spanish designer with almost 30 years’ experience in the jewelry industry. The brand is available throughout the most exclusive boutique stores in Spain and continues its expansion with breakneck speed worldwide. BOHEMME has embarked on its new international venture with exceptional design, innovation and the excellence of products “Made in Spain”. BOHEMME is already available at multiple prestigious retailers throughout Europe, Canada, USA, the Caribbean Area, Latin America, UAE (Dubai), Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Malta and South Africa, and continues to expand.   http://www.bohemme.es

About Luxury Brand GroupEstablished in 2004, Luxury Brand Group (LBG) is a full service brand communications agency headquartered in Southern California with a showroom and offices in Los Angeles and satellite offices in New York City. LBG truly understands the fine jewelry industry and luxury consumer, and is respected for its results-oriented, hands-on approach to luxury marketing. The highly talented team has a proven track record of increasing awareness through innovative and compelling brand recognition programs. Agency CEO and president, Frank Proctor, has more than 20+ years experience in the fine jewelry and luxury industries. As the former VP of Marketing of Platinum Guild International (PGI), he and his team were key to platinum’s surge in popularity in North America over the last twenty years, growing the market by more than 2000% in just a 10-year span.   http://www.luxbrandgroup.com/

#DailyJewel - Cynthia Renee's Wisteria Ring...via Farlang

Cynthia Renée, Inc. Wisteria ring can handle any of your favorite gemstones. This particular one is shown with a 10 ct (!) Lavender Cuprian Tourmaline. 

More & Request a custom order: http://www.farlang.com/profiles/cynthia-renee/product.2011-08-26.5857747094

#DailyJewel - Black Diamonds from the FABULOUS Nan Fusco!

...and then there was one... One-of-a-kind triple wrap bracelet/necklace with pave bezeled ruby, diamond roundels and magnetic clasp.  $1,375

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“A Designer’s Celebration” from FARLANG at David Nygaard Jewelers

FARLANG and David Nygaard Jewelers present “A Designer’s Celebration”, 

a designer showcase with close to 150 pieces of fine jewelry 

created by award-winning designers flown in for this exclusive holiday event.

Gordon Aatlo Signature Ring - more at  http://www.farlang.com/profiles/gordon-aatlo-designs

An emphasis was placed on showcasing a diverse range of designs, techniques, 

All are one-of-a-kind or limited edition,

 on display at this location through December 30th.

Hand carved cameo Rose from Rainforest Designs
http://www.farlang.com/profiles/rainforestdesign

The focus of this event is to “help find that perfect piece of jewelry”, 

FARLANG’s mission statement - allowing guys to bring a photo of their lady 

so an expert can point out pieces that compliment her signature style and ladies can get help to tie together an outfit with fine jewelry 

or spruce up their New Year’s outfit: NOW is the time to prepare for 2014. 

A grand opening with a jazz band outside, and hors d’oevres inside will take place on Saturday the 21st with an Open House on Sunday the 22nd - 

but the pieces are for sale in the store every day through December 30th.

Different Seasons Jewelry featuring rare gems
http://www.farlang.com/profiles/mark-anderson

FARLANG is one of the world’s larger international online communities of curated fine jewelry & rare gemstones. FARLANG started as a marketplace, based in Silicon Valley but now works globally and increasingly focuses on creating personalized experiences for and recommendations to the end consumer. This is accomplished both online using machine learning (a type of artificial intelligence), algorithms or offline in private sales or in partnership with a retailer using different technological tools and methods. 
http://www.farlang.com

David Nygaard is a Master Gemologist Appraiser™ and jeweler. 

David has been a contributing editor of Jewelers Circular Keystone Magazine and In Store Magazine, serves on the Board of Governors for the Jewelers Education Foundation, and is a frequent jewelry speaker both in and out of the industry.

http://www.davidnygaardfinejewelers.com

David Nygaard Jewelers 

754 First Colonial Road

Virginia Beach

(757) 965-3337 

http://www.davidnygaardfinejewelers.com/

#DailyJewel - Jean Noel Soni - ParaTraditional Design

Top Notch Faceting

Sunstone (Oregon, USA) • 9.96 Carats, 16.35mm x 16.00mm

One-of-a-kind, ParaTraditional design & faceting by Jean-Noel Soni. Created without computers!

Check out this great article by Jean Noel Soni for InStore Magazine...

The Business: Bring Back the Wonder

Use custom-cut stones to create heirloom-worthy pieces

http://www.instoremag.com/homepage/shine-news1/517-latest-instore/12317-the-business-bring-back-the-wonder&Itemid=325

#DailyJewel - Claudia Endler Designs

I use the power of proportion, attention to detail, and the omission of the non-essential elements to bring each piece to its minimum and purest form." - ce 

I have been a Claudia Endler fan for a couple years now - thought I would share a little with you!

Claudia Endler is passionate about jewelry, art, architecture, design, and self-expression. "Ever since I was little you could not drag me away from jewelry store windows." So, after a successful career as a designer representative in the fashion industry, Claudia's passions and talents collided, culminating in the formation of Claudia Endler Designs: one of Los Angeles' leading contemporary jewelry design enterprises.

http://www.claudiaendler.com/