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

February 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
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IDE’s 1st International Rough Diamond Week (IRDW) – March 9 to 13, 2014

February 22, 2014

IDE organizes International Rough Diamond WeekAims to strengthen Israel’s position as a rough trading centerThe Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) plans to hold its first International Rough Diamond Week (IRDW) from March 9 to 13, 2014. A diverse serie…

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EARLIER THIS YEAR THE D.E.F. AWARDED $175,000 TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION IN DIAMOND PRODUCING NATIONS

February 21, 2014

DIAMOND EMPOWERMENT FUND AWARDS $175,000 
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN DIAMOND PRODUCING NATIONS
Botswana Top Achievers, African Leadership Academy and CIDA City Campus to Benefit

Fulfilling their core mission for the year, the non-profit organization, Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F), continues their seven-year support of emerging young leaders in Africa. 


The $175,000 grant will be distributed evenly amongst their three beneficiaries: Botswana Top Achievers, which provides the top high school students the opportunity to study at a university of their choice worldwide and then return to Botswana to contribute to its economic diversification and growth; African Leadership Academy, a university preparatory school in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded on the belief that ethical leadership is the key to sustainable development; and CIDA City Campus, South Africa’s first non-profit university offering a four-year business degree.

Says H.E. Tebelelo Seretse, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the United States “we greatly appreciate the support of D.E.F in empowering our young people”. Affirms Fred Swaniker, co-founder of African Leadership Academy, “I can’t tell you how having a trusted, committed partner like D.E.F over the years has provided ALA with the peace of mind and financial stability so that we can focus on our mission of developing outstanding leaders who can transform Africa”. Adds Martins Njah, Academic Dean and Acting Executive Director of CIDA City Campus “thank you for supporting our cause and the development of South African rural communities by educating these youths who we pride as agents of change”.

Phyllis Bergman, President of D.E.F’s board of directors concludes, ‘the gift of education is the greatest gift of all’.  


For more on the Diamond Empowerment Fund visit: diamondempowerment.org.
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MJSA’s 2014 Annual Buyers Guide Now Available!

February 20, 2014

MJSA Publishes 2014 Edition of Its Annual Buyer’s GuideMJSA, the trade association dedicated to professional excellence in jewelry making and design, has published the 2014 edition of its popularMJSA Buyer’s Guide, which lists resources and inform…

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#DailyJewel – The Red Carpet Edition: Lorraine Schwartz

February 1, 2014

It is Awards Season – so I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of our amazing Red Carpet Jewelers…Lorraine SchwartzLorraine Schwartz is the go-to jeweler for red carpet glamour. Beginning her career as a third-generation diamond dealer, Lo…

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#DailyJewel – Atelier Leseine’s Carved Pearls

January 31, 2014

Atelier Leseinehttp://atelierleseine.comhttp://atelierleseine.com/blogshttps://www.facebook.com/AtelierLeseineYou may know Atelier Leseine for their stunning Perle Captive Collection which garnered much commendation at the International Pearl Design Co…

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#DailyJewel – Thanks for the Recognition – GemWorld

January 31, 2014

l would like to take a brief break from posting gorgeous jewels to send a BIG Thank You to Susan Drucker at GemWorld, the creators of the GemGuide (have you downloaded the mobile app)?GemWorld is all about education, both for the Trade and for the Cons…

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Panamanian President Honored at Panama Gem & Jewelry Center

January 30, 2014

Panamanian President Guest of Honor at Launch of Latin America’s First Diamond, Jewelry and Colored Stones Trading CenterPresident Ricardo Martinelli, Panama’s head of state, will be the guest of honor at the the launch the Panama Gem & J…

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Seminar Examines Challenges Created By Conflict Mineral Legistration at Vicenza

January 29, 2014

               Seminar in Vicenza examines the intricacies and challenges       created by conflict minerals legislation in the United States and Europe    Matteo Marzotto, Pres…

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Award Winning Yael Designs Has NEW Digs In The Bay Area

January 28, 2014
Yael Designs Opens Fine Jewelry Gallery 
in San Francisco’s Union Square Neighborhood
San Francisco’s famed art gallery building adds first jewelry showroom

Award-winning fine jewelry house Yael Designs opened the first jewelry showroom in San Francisco’s popular Union Square neighborhood.
The showroom is the first of its kind to open at the famed art gallery building at 49 Geary Street, which houses more than a dozen fine art and photography galleries. Yael Designs’ 1,400-square-foot showroom offers local jewelry lovers and art patrons an opportunity to view and learn about the art of fine jewelry design through Yael Designs’ fashion and bridal collections.


Located across the street from boutiques by Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen, Yael Designs makes the perfect addition to the high fashion neighborhood of Union Square. Placing the jewelry showroom alongside art galleries was also a dream of Yael Designs’ CEO Yehouda Saketkhou, who is an avid art collector and a long-time San Francisco resident.

“We’re very excited to bring Yael Designs to San Francisco’s prime fashion neighborhood,” said Saketkhou. “Our position among high fashion boutiques and art galleries gives us a chance to bridge the gap between art, jewelry and fashion, expanding the public’s appreciation of jewelry as an art form.”
Founded in 2001, Yael Designs is one of a small handful of fine jewelry houses headquartered in San Francisco. The brand has received attention from top media for its precious gemstone collection, unique engagement rings and yellow diamond jewelry. The new jewelry gallery is positioned to be the premier stop for customers looking for engagement rings and fashion luxury jewelry.

“We’re very excited to open our doors to the public,” said Yael Designs’ marketing director Stefan Patashvili. “Fine jewelry cannot be truly appreciated until seen up close and we feel that our new showroom will give San Franciscans a chance to experience jewelry alongside great art.”

The jewelry showroom by Yael Designs can be visited by appointment only.
About Yael Designs
Founded in San Francisco in 2001, Yael Designs is an award-winning design house for cutting edge, elegant and expressive fine jewelry. Yael Designs fashion and bridal jewelry collections have been featured in top fashion and bridal media and worn by celebrities on the red carpet. In its support of sustainability, Yael Designs uses conflict-free diamonds and recycled gold in all its collections and supports social and environmental organizations like Oceana, Junior League of San Francisco, FACE and Schools for Salone. More information can be found on www.yaeldesigns.com.
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