Martha Seely’s Sequence collection debuts at JCK May 30th – Design Center on Level 2

May 23, 2014

Martha Seely Modern Jewelry Introduces Sequence Collection at JCK Show Design CenterThe former costume designer creates new kinetic collection in gold and silver  When metalsmith and designer Martha Seely looks at the whorls in a seashell, th…

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Carole Shashona Jewelry – A Spiritual Twist on Fine Jewelry

May 23, 2014

CAROLE SHASHONA BLACK DIAMOND COLLECTION:

REDEFINING THE ART OF JEWELRY DESIGN 
Fine Jewelry Collection Blends Beauty with Spirituality 



Jewelry designer Carole Shashona redefines the purpose of statement jewelry by combining aesthetic beauty with spirituality. 


From the visual side, the luxe “Black Diamond Collection” perfectly encapsulates the elegance of the Art Deco period with the funkiness of America Pop Form and the mysticism of the Far East.

However, the pieces also have symbolic meaning, as they are rooted in the art of Feng Shui and designed to bring harmony, protection, love, health, and overall positive energy to the women who wear them. 


The Carole Shashona “Black Diamond Collection” launched 2 (two) years ago. It includes bracelets, earrings, and necklaces with precious gemstones, crystals and black diamonds, set in sterling silver or gold. The collection is sold exclusively at select Barneys New York locations. Retail price ranges from $3,000 to $25,000. 

Carole trained with a Grand Master of Feng Shui in Hong Kong for 16 years, and became a Grand Master herself upon his passing. The “Black Diamond Collection” was inspired by Carole’s spiritual journey through the sacred images of nature depicted in the philosophy of Shan Shui art.

As an art form, Shan Shui evokes a sanctuary of peace, patience, and harmony. Based on the teachings of the I Ching, Shan Shui captures the emotion and atmosphere of the mountains and waters, and Carole wanted to design a line of jewelry that also depicts the beauty she found in her personal journeys in the Far East. The black diamonds represent the reflecting stones she saw in the mountain streams as she walked with her Master and learned valuable lessons. 


Carole’s interest in Eastern cultures and belief in the energy-influencing powers and colors also led her to a friendship with Andy Warhol, as they both shared similar philosophies on this topic. Crossing paths with Andy has encouraged and helped her to introduce designs for
“wellness” with the splendor and power of healing stones.

Carole names her pieces based upon an understanding of natural essences combined with a practical knowledge of the rhythms of nature. 


She chooses each name based on the energy they provide. Carole believes the beauty of jewelry not only radiates outward, but sends beauty, balance, and serenity back inward to the wearer. For example, “The Earth Essence Lotus Bracelet” is named after a flower that balances inner struggle in order to emerge with singular beauty. Earth is symbolic of security, and essential to growth and grounding support. Carole suggests wearing the bracelet on the left wrist, which influences your personal desires and positive energy.

All designs feature a signature coin with black diamonds, whether attached to the piece or as a separate charm. This special coin is a personal amulet, and fashioned to assist with meditation at home or “on the go”.


“My jewelry was inspired and designed to evoke and maintain those same meditative qualities in whomever wears it, to follow them throughout their day, and to remind them of their dreams and desires,” says Carole.

“Like all of my designs, every piece in my Black Diamond Collection works like a life compass, keeping the wearer on course toward personal happiness.”

For more information, visit:

Website  www.CaroleShashona.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/caroleshashona

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#JWLV – All About the COLOR at AGTA GemFair Las Vegas – Open One Day Before JCK!

May 23, 2014
Visit the AGTA GemFair™ at the JCK Las Vegas Show 


Gambling is what Las Vegas is all about, but not when you are there to buy colored gemstones and
cultured pearls. Come to the AGTA GemFair™ at the JCK Las Vegas Show and shop with
knowledgeable professionals committed to full disclosure and the strictest Code of Ethics in the
industry.

The Show is located in the Islander and South Pacific Ballrooms on the Beach Level at Mandalay
Bay. The AGTA GemFair™ runs May 29 – June 2, 2014.

The AGTA GemFair™ opens one day prior to the main JCK Show, giving you an opportunity to focus
on your colored gemstone and pearl business in one of the most important trade marketplaces in the
world. Each and every exhibitor at the AGTA GemFair™ is a Member of AGTA, so you can shop and
buy with complete confidence.

We will be hosting our free Seminar Track to further enhance your knowledge, on May 30th:
Sspeakers include:  Doug Hucker, Jim Shigley, Jennifer Heebner, Kathy Grenier, Ronald Ringsrud,
and Jack Ghazalian.

For more information on the AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas and an entire list of exhibitors, please visit:

http://www.agta.org/tradeshows/gemfair-las-vegas.html 
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Indy500 Driver Pippa Mann and the Susan G. Komen Foundation join Ritmo Time Group in Fight Against Breast Cancer

May 23, 2014

Indy500 Driver Pippa Mann and the Susan G. Komen Foundation join Ritmo Time Group in the fight for breast cancer at the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2014In conjunctions with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Pippa Mann of Indy Racing League, campaign …

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NAJA Invites You to Meet the Author and Photographer of the Handbook of Gemmology at #JCKLV

May 23, 2014

Meet the Author & Photographer!

Book Signing at NAJA during JCK

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) announces the opportunity for JCK Las Vegas attendees to meet the international author, Geoffrey Dominy, FGA, and world renown photographer Tino Hammid, at the NAJA exhibit booth, #L136, in the Lobby Level at the JCK Show. 

Meet the Author and Photographer of the Handbook of Gemmology – 
Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31 1st and Sunday, June 1st.

What makes this book so unique is that it is the first gemological book written specifically for the digital market! It can be downloaded onto a smart phone, i-pad, e-reader or computer. It is available for both Windows and Mac O/S, and it incorporates state-of-the-art Flipping Book technology that gives you the look and feel of a printed book but in a digital format.

The Handbook of Gemmology, 2nd Edition, comes with a completely new set of photographs by Tino Hammid (160 photographs in over 75 pages), new inclusion photographs, new sections on diamond classification, diamond and color gem grading, lab-created diamonds and magnetism plus updated information from the previous edition. The DVD covers all aspects of the science of gemology and gem identification in this innovative and interactive ebook. It is a must have for any gemologist,student or jeweler who demands the latest technology and the most up-to-date information. The NAJA appraisal organization is dedicated exclusively to gems and jewelry that presentsoutstanding programs to assist the professional appraiser’s continuing education and anunparalleled networking experience. 


For further information, please contact:
       Gail Brett Levine, GG, 
       Executive Director, 
       National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, 
       phone 718.896-1536,
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#JWLV – AGA Presents "What Everyone in the Trade Needs to Know About Lab-Grown Diamonds"

May 23, 2014

2014 AGA Las Vegas Conference  What Everyone in the Trade Needs to Know  About  Lab-Grown Diamonds”    Thursday, May 29, 1-5 pm, Platinum Hotel, Las Vegas   As the production  – and the visibility …

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SSEF introduces ASDI for testing of melee diamonds

May 23, 2014

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has developed the Automated Diamond Spectral Inspection (ASDI) – a device which can analyse very large quantities of melee diamonds at low cost. The development of the instrument is all the more important following…

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AGTA Announce 5K Team – Jewelers for Children Rings of Strength – Run/Walk – Las Vegas

May 23, 2014

 Join the AGTA 5K Team- Jewelers For Children Thursday, May 29, 2014 for the Rings of Strength run/walk.     The American Gem Trade Association would like you to participate with us in the 5K run/walk to hel…

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Celebrities Shine in Platinum at the MET Gala

May 22, 2014

Top celebrities selected PLATINUM jewelry for the:”Charles James: Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala” in New York on May 5th:Lupita Nyong’o in Platinum by Cartier-Vintage 1906 platinum necklace with diamonds (worn as a headpiece)…

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#jwlv – Couture 2014 Sneak Peek

May 22, 2014

Jacquie AicheThis year at Couture, the Jacquie AicheTribe is introducing the “Squash Blossom” collection. The above necklace is made of 14 karat rose gold, diamonds, lilac quartz, moonstone and cow bone, and perfectly embodies the designer’s signa…

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