Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair Launches Facebook Page

January 10, 2013

Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair launches Facebook page  Antwerp, Belgium – January 8, 2012: The organizers of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair have launched the fair’s own Facebook page ahead of the fourth edition of the event which t…

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Designer Spotlight on Bavna!

January 9, 2013

Bavna jewelry was created in 2008 by designer Sunny Jain. The essence of his line is deep rooted in the ancient language of Sanskrit where its meaning gives rise to many forms of development. Development of mind, body, and soul. It is in this profound connotation that Sunny’s philosophy for design resonates.

Bavna features 18 K gold, raw diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other various gemstones that manifest into a beautiful piece of art. Each piece is handcrafted capturing an ageless aura of exquisite craftsmanship interpreted for a modern lifestyle. His pieces are worn by confident women who express their individual style through fresh and exciting jewelry that will last a lifetime.
http://www.bavna.com/


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Michael O’Connor Predicts Golden Globes Jewelry Trends

January 8, 2013

GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS JEWELRY TREND PREDICTIONS
FROM LEADING STYLE EXPERT
Michael O’Connor Hosts Jewelry Style Event for Show Nominees and Presenters
Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2013) –This week Michael O’Connor, leading style expert and host of MovieStyle with Michael O’Connor on Reelz Channel,will host StyleLab’s jewelry event for Golden Globe Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. O’Connor has curated a selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from world-renowned designers for celebrities to borrow for the red carpet. From ornate cuff bracelets to black diamond cufflinks, O’Connor will accessorize Hollywood’s leading stars with the most exquisite, highest quality jewelry.
O’Connor sees an overall fascination with colored gemstones and intricate designs this year – both modern and vintage styles. As the Golden Globe Awards quickly approach, O’Connor offers the following trend predictions:
Emerald Green
It’s the Pantone Color of the Year and gorgeous on red heads like Amy Adams – so expect to see a lot of emerald green on the red carpet. A breathtaking pair of tassel earrings from Abellan New York includes over 71 carats of emeralds that will make everyone green with envy. Beverly Hills designer Dena Kemp will unveil a one-of-a-kind emerald cocktail ring surrounded by diamonds. Trendsetting jewelry brand Just Jules will highlight a pair of rose-cut diamond and emerald slice chandelier earrings that will make a major statement. We will also see emeralds featured in a captivating necklace by Takat. This $145,000 design includes over 85 carats of Zambian emeralds in pear and oval cabochon cuts, and more than 15 carats of diamonds, all set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.


Drop Earrings and Vintage Pendants
While chandelier earrings are a classic, the latest styles are drops in all shapes and sizes. Bellarri’s linear drop earrings include over 26 carats of amethyst and diamonds. Jewelry By Gail’s “Staircase to Royalty” linear drop earrings also feature amethyst, however hers include a long vine-swirl French wire design, making them perfect for the lovely French actress Marion Cotillard. American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) designer Campbellian’s Bella Campbell designed a pair of round drop earrings that feature royal blue moonstones surrounded by diamonds. Since all of these baubles will draw attention to the jawbone, they will look perfect with plum colored lips! Be on the lookout for the return of pendant necklaces. Trendsetting stars like Sienna Miller or Zooey Deschanel will fall in love with AGTA’s My Blue Heaven designer Cara Lichtenstein’s black enamel pendant brooch set in platinum, featuring a 41 carat black opal accented with white diamonds…very vintage-inspired.
Cuff Bracelets
Whether they are worn as the sole piece of jewelry or stacked on both arms, cuffs remain in vogue on the red carpet. We’ll see more intricate metalwork like Canadian designer Mark Lash’s flexible mesh bangle bracelet with a diamond clasp, set in yellow gold. Silver Promotion Service (SPS) designer Slane will feature a sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sequence of ribbed and smooth rows along a diamond studded hinged closure. SPS designer Thistle & Bee’s thick sterling silver cuff looks like a stunning piece of modern art.

Men’s Jewelry
Hollywood’s most stylish men including Hugh Jackman, Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio understand the importance of modern men’s jewelry. Traditional square cufflinks and chains are taking a backseat to styles with interesting patterns and materials. Designer Edward Mirell launched a cufflink and bracelet collection featuring black diamonds, textured leather, and cable. 
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ISRAEL’S 2012 POLISHED DIAMOND EXPORTS: $5.6 BILLION

January 7, 2013

While the global diamond industry experienced major declines during the year, Israel saw a steady improvement in its diamond trade in the third and fourth quarters of the year, according to Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Diamond Controller Shmuel Mordechai, who published figures for Israel’s diamond imports and exports during 2012.
 
Israel’s net polished diamond exports stood at $5.6 billion for the year, compared to $7.2 billion for the same period last year, a decline of 23%.
Mordechai said that Israel’s diamond trade seems likely to continue to improve in 2013 and return to levels of 2011, which was a record year.
 
Israel’s net rough diamond exports totaled $2.8 billion in 2012, compared to $3.5 billion in 2011, a 20% decrease.
 
Net imports of polished diamonds were $4.27 billion, compared to $5.68 billion for the year, a 25% drop.
 
Net rough imports stood at $3.8 billion, 13 % less than in 2011, when they totaled $4.4 billon.
 
The United States continued to be Israel’s major market for polished diamonds, accounting for 36% of the market. Hong Kong was the next largest market with 28% of exports, with Belgium accounting for 8%, Switzerland 5%, U.K. 5% and the rest of the world 18%.
Moti Ganz, Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) said that he was confident that the Israeli Diamond Industry was back on track to renewed growth. “While the economic challenges of 2012 affected the entire diamond industry, we saw a marked recovery in Israel’s diamond trade from mid-year. This year we look forward to continuing this positive trend and even to beating our record of 2011,” Ganz said.
 
IDI Managing Director Eli Avidar said, “We are upbeat about Israel’s diamond trade in the coming year. The US economy is showing improvement, and so is Europe. The Israeli Diamond Industry has weathered the economic difficulties of 2012 and has emerged on a growth path. We’re proud to say that our industry is an island of stability.” Avidar added that the Israeli Diamond Industry continues to be a key factor in markets worldwide. “As a result of our members’ demand, IDI will organize industry participation in more trade shows and in additional markets during 2013,” he added.
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Minabea Brings Boho Vibe to Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge

January 7, 2013

Minabea Jewelry’s Moroccan Boho Earrings Bring Exotic Vibe to GBK’S 2013 Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge

Minabea Jewelry’s Moroccan Boho Earrings bring an exotic vibe to GBK’s Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. The earrings will be included in The Artisan Group’s coveted swag bag. The Gift Lounge takes place January 11-12, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.

Los Angeles-based Minabea Jewelry (http://www.minabea.com) is pleased to announce that its “Moroccan Boho Earrings” will be included in The Artisan Group’s coveted swag bag, to be gifted to celebrities stopping by its exhibit at GBK’s Luxury Gift Lounge in honor of the 2013 Golden Globes Nominees and Presenters. The Gift Lounge takes place January 11-12, 2013, at an exclusive location in Beverly Hills, California.

Quote startThe models with their center parted hair and low ponytails gave me the idea to create an earthy but dramatic earring with an architectural edge. The earrings also have a nomadic, spirited vibe that is pure Boho.Quote end
Christi Schimpke, designer/owner, Minabea Jewelry, says the “Arabian Nights” intrigue of fashion designers like Naeem Kahn and her passion for Moorish architecture were the inspirations for these earrings.
“Kahn’s looks for the spring 2013 runway were evocative of the past but modern too; which as a former art historian, I can’t help but love,” smiled Schimpke. “The models with their center parted hair and low ponytails gave me the idea to create an earthy but dramatic earring with an architectural edge. The earrings also have a nomadic, spirited vibe that is pure Boho.”
View the Minabea 2013 Golden Globe Awards slideshow video to see the Moroccan Boho earrings and other Minabea jewelry designs.
Schimpke forged and formed the earrings out of rich yellow brass to which she gave a shimmering, hammered finish. Each earring is accented with wire wrapped briolette drops in olive green or dark navy blue and elongated “dagger” beads of blue chalcedony or cherry quartz. The earrings are available for sale to the public as a limited edition and can be purchased on the Minabea website.
Schimpke notes that she procured the main brass component for the earrings from Laura’s Jewelry Workshop. This small community workshop, located in central Mexico, is dedicated to lifting Latina women out of poverty by teaching them jewelry making skills. “Laura is amazing and I’m happy to support her cause,” remarked Schimpke.
Besides creating a mind-blowing 100 pairs of earrings for the Golden Globes, Schimpke is finalizing a deal with Los Angeles jewelry rep Daren Kirk and putting the finishing touches on “Crash by Minabea,” a collection ofupcycled jewelry created from the salvage of late model crashed Mercedes Benz automobiles. Schimpke just returned from a Palm Springs fashion shoot, where Maëlle Andre photographed her pieces on models Madison Cook and Madi McQueen (granddaughter of Steve McQueen).
On the celebrity gifting front, Minabea’s “Silver and Howlite Spiral Dagger Pendant” was recently included in a gift bag put together by The Artisan Group for Leigh Leverett, wardrobe stylist for the CW’s popular teen drama, “The Vampire Diaries” and its “Rhodochrosite and African Brass Bead Necklace” is with Dorothy Amos, long time personal stylist for Jennifer Love Hewitt and wardrobe stylist for Lifetime’s hit show “The Client List.” Both pieces are being considered for use in upcoming episodes.
Schimpke is also preparing for GBK’s 2013 Academy Awards Gift Lounge and an upcoming Earth Day 2013 Gift Bag that will go to eco-conscious celebrities including Hayden Panettiere, Ginnifer Goodwin, Edward Norton, Adrian Grenier, Kate Bosworth, P!nk, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rachel McAdams and Emily VanCamp, among others.
“It’s been a busy fall/winter season,” laughed Schimpke, “but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
To learn more about Minabea Jewelry or its participation in The Artisan Group’s celebrity gifting initiatives visit itswebsite . follow it on Twitter (@minabea) or become a fan on Facebook. Press with inquiries about The Artisan Group can visit The Artisan Group website.
ABOUT MINABEA JEWELRY
Minabea Jewelry (http://www.minabea.com) is owned by jewelry designer and former art historian Christi Schimpke. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in hand-fabricated, one-of-a-kind and custom jewelry created with sterling and fine silver, gold and fair-trade semi-precious gemstones. Minabea is a proud member of The Artisan Group, an exclusive, by invitation only group of artisans who collectively provide their handcrafted products to celebrities at Hollywood’s elite award show gift lounges.
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Weekend Emerging Designer Spotlight on "little h" by Hisano Takei

December 30, 2012

The Spotlight is on: “little h” by Hisano Takei    www.hisanotakei.com”I am attracted to the idea of jewelry taking different roles other than simply ornamentation.  Ideas such as jewelry suggesting garment, jewelry taking over the …

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2nd Annual "Future of Design" Business Incubator Contest for Jewelry Designers

December 29, 2012
 

ANNOUNCING: The Second Annual
Future of Design Business Incubator Contest for Jewelry Designers
 
Produced by
Jeweler’s Resource Bureau & StrategyWerx
 
 
 
Are you the worlds next sensation? A talented jewelry design’preneur
that is going to take our industry by storm?
This is the only competition evaluating both
your designs and business plan
 and offers you the opportunity to win a HUGE industry-wide prize package 
 
 
 
THE COMPETITION:

Described as a game changer, the Future of Design Business competition seeks to discover, promote and catapult the next great jewelry designer into the market.

 
Applications begin NOW and the winner will be selected during a “Shark Tank”-like live presentation at MJSA Expo New York in NYC on March 12, 2013. 

Submissions include our business plan-like application, marketing materials and visuals of your jewelry line. The application includes an in-depth questionnaire that teaches you about strategy and marketing planning along the way — and gives you plenty of time to compose your answers.

 
The deadline is January 21st — and you will need several days to complete your application, say last year’s finalists.
 
Applicants will be judged on their business concept, market feasibility, saleability and aesthetic impact. The winner will be the “total package” destined for greatness.

This is an unprecedented competition with a vast level of industry participation, unique judging process and a dream prize package.


 
 
Do you have what it takes?
 
Read more and learn about the application process at:www.FutureofDesignContest.com
 
 
 
 
 
Prizes:  
 
Every entrant gets feedback and advice from the judges

     Six semi-finalists win:

  • a mentoring date (by phone if in-person isn’t possible) with one of our Dream Team designers
  • a feature on NationalJeweler.com

     Three finalists also win:

  • trip to NYC to participate in the finale

The winner also receives:

  •  sales training, consulting on strategy, financials and technology by StrategyWerx
  •  a booth in globalDESIGN showcase for execptional jewelers in Feb. in Philly
  •  a suite of marketing products from Jeweler’s Resource and free membership to JRB’s Inner Circle
  •  a booth in the Designer Showcase at the JA NY Show in July
  •  an ad campaign in INDESIGN magazine
  •  photography and ad campaign creation by RSP Media
  • Inclusion in a Jewelry Information Center media tour
  • JVC’s Patriot Act Compliance Kit and legal compliance coaching
  •  mentorship by all the judges
  •  promotion and publicity throughout the process
  •  more prizes to be added as new sponsors are secured!
 
 
DATES:
  • Application process opens NOW
  • Application deadline is midnight PST January 21st
  • You can work on your online application in a stop-and-start fashion till Dec. 1
  • Winner selected March 12, 2013
 
 

DETAILS:

 

    • It’s a business contest, not just a design contest
    • The application process walks you through critical business strategies
    • Every applicant gets a professional critique of/advice on his/her business plans
    • Winner gets hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of goods and services
    • Six semi-finalists get prizes and mentoring with a Dream Team member
    • Three finalists are flown to New York for final judging
    • Live finale, “Shark Tank”-style, at MJSA Expo New York in NYC on March 12, 2013
    • All are welcome to attend by registering for an MJSA EXPO show badge
    • Unique judging process:
    • Business plan submitted as well as designs 
    • In-depth business questionnaire akin to a marketing plan 
    • Judges interview six semi-finalists live via conference video 
    • Three finalists make live pitch in front of judges & audience in NYC 
    • Vast level of industry participation, probably unprecedented
     
    JUDGES:
     
    Many of these 2012 Mentoring Dream Team members will reprise their roll: 
    •  Gurhan
    •  Erica Courtney
    •  Todd Reed
    •  Lisa Jenks
    •  Robert Lee Morris
    •  Penny Preville
     
     

    Sponsors:  

    •    Jeweler’s Resource Bureau
    •    StrategyWerx
    •    Fusion Jewelry
    •    MJSA
    •    JA NY Show
    •    National Jeweler
    •    INDESIGN magazine
    •    RSP Media 
    •    Jewelry Information Center
    •   Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee
                                         …… and more coming!
     
     

     
    See website for eligibility and to sign-up for future information from
    The Future of Design
     
     
     
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    Diamond Encrusted "Pen of the Year"

    December 26, 2012

    The manufacturer of a stylus called “Pen of the Year” has received the diamond mounting treatment, Diamond News reports. The Graf von Faber-Castell plunger-type fountain pen has been encrusted with polished diamonds, but only ten units will receiv…

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    Pretty Sparklers in Emerald – Pantone’s Pick for 2013

    December 24, 2012
    “Lively. Radiant. Lush…A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”









































































































    ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ 2011 was created to raise awareness and critical funds for the conservation of the Asian Elephant.


















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    DEF “GOOD AWARDS” HONOREES ANNOUNCED

    December 23, 2012

    DIAMOND EMPOWERMENT FUND ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR

    2ND ANNUAL “GOOD AWARDS” JANUARY 10, 2013

    Editor’s Note:  DEF recently announced that Noella Coursaris Musunka, international model and founder of the Georges Malaika Foundation would also be among the honorees at the “Good Awards” – info here.

    Global luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. and Leo Schachter Diamonds will be honored for global leadership in helping empower people in Africa, at the second annual GOOD Awards on January 10, 2013.

    The GOOD Awards, established by the Diamond Empowerment Fund in 2012, are the highest awards to recognize individuals and corporations in the diamond and jewelry industry for outstanding leadership in the areas of good corporate citizenship, sustainability, and promoting opportunity in Africa.

    Tiffany & Co., a pillar of the diamond industry, has been in the forefront of promoting business practices and programs that benefit communities in which diamonds are sourced. Tiffany’s work in Botswana and other diamond producing countries highlights one of the many ways the company demonstrates accountability through best business practices resulting in employment, infrastructure improvements, and ultimately the empowerment of people in that region.

    Leo Schachter Diamonds was one of the first diamond companies to establish a cutting factory in Botswana, employing hundreds of local Batswana. Additionally, Elliot Tannenbaum, principal of Leo Schachter Diamonds, in partnership with the government of Botswana, helped to establish the Botswana Top Achievers Program, a DEF beneficiary, that funds top students from the nation to study at the university of their choice worldwide.

    Additional honorees will be announced soon. For more information on tickets, journal ads and sponsorship packages please visit www.goodawards.org.

     About the Diamond Empowerment Fund
    The Diamond Empowerment Fund is a New York based non-profit organization (EIN# 20-5967103) that raises money to fund education initiatives in African diamond-producing nations. Its beneficiaries include: CIDA City Campus, South Africa’s first non-profit university to offer a four-year business degree, the African Leadership Academy, a university preparatory school in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded on the belief that ethical leadership is the key to sustainable development on the continent and drawing students from all 54 countries in Africa, and the Botswana Top Achievers program that provides the top high school students countrywide the opportunity to study at a university of their choice worldwide. Graduates then return to Botswana to contribute to its economic, social and political development.  www.diamondempowerment.org

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