JEWELRY INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS...MAY 21, 2009 New Products from Centurion Vendors In Las Vegas; A service of Centurion & H2 Events General to be added over the weekend)

WHAT'S NEW FROM CENTURION VENDORS IN LAS VEGAS... A. Jaffe--At the 2009 JCK Show in Las Vegas , A. Jaffe will debut eternity diamond bands from their Signature Collection. The first eternity band ever in the Signature Collection, the bands will have prong, channel, and pave style settings with a variety of weights and carats. The total carat weight will begin at .5 carats with prices starting at $1200.00 and upwards. Please visit us at JCK booth PC28 and contact Angela DiPalo-Jansson, adipalo@thering.com or 646-253-9472 x4472 for an appointment. _________________________________________________ Andrew Meyer is proud to announce a new diamond wedding band program. Our unique selling program will increase your profits and turnover in this bridle area with a best selling program suited for your needs. For appointments, call 215-542-8882 or email elissa@andrewmeyer.com or stop by Prestige Promenade Booth 40. __________________________________________________ Beaudry will feature classic designs of jewelry, rings, Elegant timepieces and the new locket collection at the 2009 Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas. Michael Beaudry, founder, designer and creator, will host private showings of most of his collection at the Wynn Resorts in Villa 202 in the South Tower from May 28 through May 31, 2009. In addition, Michael will launch a new Locket Collection, which was inspired by a piece he designed for himself as a keepsake. It includes pictures (in the center of the locket) of his wife Laura and his son Maxwell. "Our beautiful timepieces have been the talk of the industry since their launch at Basel 2008," he said. "I am continually being asked what my next venture will be and after receiving so many compliments from my friends, I decided to create these elegant family keepsakes for men and women. It’s a marvelous way to keep treasures close to us. Many of the designs are made in palladium and hit a lighter price point than Beaudry Couture jewelry. These are a wearable and affordable mini-collection and an expansion of the Beaudry brand. I am anxious to see the response from my colleagues have supported each endeavor of my artist’s mind.” For more information please call 213 623-5025 or visit our website http://www.michaelbeaudry.com/ ________________________________________________ Bellarri offers new items incuding designs shown above. Suggested retail prices are as follows: bangle-$10.520; earrings-$4,380; enhancer-$6,370; ring-$2,630. Bellarri will be exhibiting at Luxury by JCK, salon 425 and at JCK in the Luxury Collection, booth 15091. Call 1-800-255-0192 for inquiries/appointments. ___________________________________________ Chad Allison has a colorful attitude this Spring! Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate than with color! As we begin to show off our spring wardrobes, you’ll notice that our winter colors are exactly where they belong, out of sight. This season, we will be seeing a wide array of colors in both the clothing that we wear and the jewelry that we use to accessorize. To keep up with the styling trend this season, Chad Allison’s fashion forward and newly designed gemstone collections is exactly what everyone needs for their jewelry boxes. Incorporating colored gemstones with diamonds, Chad Allison jewelry mesmerizes us in vibrant shades including ocean blues, passion purples, stimulating oranges and yellows, and bold greens. The gemstone collections offer a wide variety of pieces to match any fashionista’s taste. Chad Allison’s gemstone collections consist of beautifully designed bracelets, earrings, pendants, and statement rings that will take anyone’s breath away. Whether you are adding a little pizzazz to your look or simply adore jewelry, Chad Allison’s gemstone collection is a must have to your styling collection. As always, all Chad Allison gemstone collection pieces are available in white, yellow, or rose gold, and can be modified to hold whichever gemstone one desires. Shown From left to right: Collection 1: R838, R840, R831 Collection 2: PD886 on NK321, PD887 on NK102 Collection 3: R835, R839, R834 Chad Allison will debut their new and exciting collections in Las Vegas at the Luxury and Premiere Show Salon 1123from May 26 - 29, 2009 at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino and at the JCK Las Vegas Show, Prestige Promenade Booth 53 from May 30 - June 2, 2009 at the Sands Expo Convention Center. For inquiries please email info@chadallison.com, call 1-877-947-7844 or visit the web site at http://www.chadallison.com/. _______________________________________________ Charles Krypell introduces its new Sterling Mocha Diamond Collection retailing for between $1900 and $3500. For inquiries and appointments visit us in Premiere Salon 1022 or Prestige Promenade Booth 44 or email melissa@charleskrypell.com or call 212-752-3313. _______________________________________________ Christopher Designs--In 2008, we introduced the newest addition to our Crisscut® family: the Crisscut® Round. Compared to a common 58-facet round diamond the Crisscut® round boasts 121 facets, which radiate unequaled brilliance. Although it appears round, the stone actually has 12 straight walls and 12 sides, each so flawlessly cut that a dozen arrows point perfectly to the stone's center. Our round exhibits fantastic light behavior properties including breathtaking virtual faceting. Shown are Style # G52-RD100 Ring with 1.05ct Crisscut® round center surrounded by 0.88ct round diamonds and Style # G77-RD100 Ring with 1.09ct Crisscut® round center surrounded by 0.80ct round diamonds. For inquiries or appointments, Visit us at Luxury - Premiere Salon # 1122 or JCK- Prestige Promenade Salon # 9, or email mailto:chris@christopherdesigns.com or call 212-382-1013. _______________________________________________ Erica Courtney--Designs Summers Three in One Look...Erica Courtney® creates a sexy pair of hoops out of her already stunning bangles. This summer let Erica Courtney® make you Drop Dead Gorgeous® in a new and very versatile way! The award winning designer has created a fabulous pair of large hoops that incorporate a set of her chic bangles! Just add a beautiful pair of Erica Courtney® huggies and you have this summer’s hottest new look. They are light, fun, and have just the right amount of movement to make you look like a star. Celebrity stylist, Tim Snell, who’s A-list clients include; Queen Latifah, Angela Basset, and Whitney Houston has fallen head over heels for these stunning hoops. Snell says, “It’s young, it moves, and it’s flirtatious. A classic Erica with a twist of contemporary and edge.” Stimulate the economy this season and maximize your purchase by getting three looks in one!! Wear the huggies as a pair of earrings, the bangle as a bracelet, or by combining the two and hanging the bangle from the huggies to create this summer’s latest trend. Erica has recently designed more Drop Dead Gorgeous® bangles adding to her already dazzling collection; making creative combinations endless. Erica’s Drop Dead Gorgeous® collection has kept the jewelry industry on it’s toes for the past two decades. Courtney has set and raised the bar by designing truly captivating couture jewelry, making her a favorite choice of celebrities, stylists, and editors. Erica Courtney® jewelry rocks from the red carpet to the covers of top fashion and industry magazines. Who Wears the Award-Winning Black Diamond Lola Ring the Best?--Let us know who you think rocks this rock with the most panache and WIN PLATINUM! The big winner of the Couture 2008 luxury jewelry trade show was without question jewelry designer to the stars, Erica Courtney. Taking home a total of six awards, Erica shortly became the Queen of Couture. To top off the show, Courtney received first prize in “Platinum Design” at the Town & Country Couture Awards. Town & Country honored Erica for her intricately designed and heavily paved black diamond Lola ring with a trophy in the "Best Platinum Piece" category. Now, it's YOUR turn to win and go PLATINUM, just like Erica! Since winning top-honor at the show, the Lola ring has been gracing red carpet events and having quite a night-life of its own! Check out the following A-Listers wearing this truly Drop Dead Gorgeous® work of art and let us know who you think wears it the BEST! Email us at jewelry@ericacourtney.com with WIN PLATINUM and the name of the celebrity as the subject line and include your contact info in the body. When we return from the 2009 Couture trade show on Friday June 5th, we will tally the votes and let you know which celebrity was the fan-favorite…then, all participants who selected the winning celebrity will be entered in a drawing which will take place Monday June 8th, 2009. One lucky winner will literally WIN PLATINUM, .17oz of La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, valued at $650.00 courtesy of the PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL. For further information or inquiries please contact Naomi Brown at 323-938-2373 or e-mail naomi@ericacourtney.com, or visit us at the Couture Show, Wynn Resort, LaFite Ballroom, Salon 210. ___________________ Gumuchian presents its dazzling new "Peacock" earrings. Left, 18kt white gold set with 3.23 CT Round Brilliant Diamonds, 1.34 CT Pear-Shape Diamonds, retail $20,000. Right, PLATINUM DIAMOND & COLUMBIAN EMERALD DANGLE EARRINGS 8.37CT Pear-Shape Emeralds, 1.07CT Pear-Shape Diamonds F - VVS, 3.23CT Round Brilliants, retail price upon request For appointments or inquiries email myriam@gumuchian.com, call 212-588-7081 or visit us at JCK, Prestige Promenade, Booth 46. _______________________ Gurhan the international designer jeweler and master goldsmith, launches collections filled with color and creativity for the Fall 2009 season. His designs are perfectly in line with the trends seen on the runway for fall: Color Craze, Cut it Out, Tough Chic, Country Glamour. With everything going on these days, people are looking for a little Color Craze to brighten their day. Featuring stones like facetted lemon citrine, rose-cut rubies, and cabochon pink and green tourmalines, the Aurora, Watermelon and Gumdrop collections offer that a much needed burst of color. The sophisticated opulence of Desert Rose glows with rose-cut rhodalite, iolite, tanzanite and amethyst. Pictures each shown with suggested retails. Attention to graphic looks and cut-out shapes Cut it Out creates interest and intrigue. To create the Iznik collection, Gurhan drew inspiration from 16th century İznik work, the eponymous collection of pottery and tiles from the city of İznik, Turkey. Gurhan transformed the distinctive floral motifs and patterns of İznik into striking styles in pure silver accented with pure silver gold and stones. With a distinctive cocoon-like shape, the styles in the Cocoon collection offer looks that are either light and airy or substantial and significant. In designing the Lace collection, Gurhan continues to revolutionize the use of pure 24 karat gold, by creating intricate patterns with the metal. A little bit of glamour juxtaposed with a touch of edge in Tough Chic create a striking look. In the Twinkle collection, a sea of black diamonds is framed in pure 24 karat gold. Sensual pure 24 karat accented with lacy dark silver creates an enigma of style that is dead-on in the Lace-Black & Gold collection. Cool hues of green and blue with tones of mushroom evoke the aristocratic glamour of the English countryside in Country Glamour. With the muted palette of Laguna and Desert, the dramatic silhouettes become interchangeable for both day and evening wear. The swirls of opal peeking through brown ironstone in the Boulder collection are elegantly enhanced by Gurhan’s pure 24 karat gold designs. Sorbet Spice is the perfect for classic tweeds an essential element of Country Glamour. For inquiries or appointments call Maya Ahluwalia at 646-230-1122 ext. 379 or email maya@gurhan.com or visit at Couture, Wynn Resort, La Tour Ballroom, Salon #356. ________________________________________________________ Hearts On Fire offers multiple new introductions at Couture: BELOVED BY HEARTS ON FIRE Earrings Pendant Hearts On Fire diamonds encircling a center diamond create greater sparkle and strikingly accentuate the natural beauty of The World’s Most Perfectly Cut Diamond. Beloved Pendant .20 - .30 ctw $1,600 SRP. Beloved Earrings 1.05 – 1.15 ctw $4,500 SRP. Both are available in 18k White and Yellow Gold. CAPTIVATION BY HEARTS ON FIRE Right Hand Ring Pendant Drop Earrings Earrings. The contour and flow of beautiful lines flowing seamlessly around a Hearts On Fire diamond make for unique statement pieces appropriate for everyday wear. Captivation Right Hand Ring .75 - .85 ctw $3,900 SRP. Captivation Pendant .47 - .55 ctw $2,500 SRP Captivation Drop Earrings 1.10 – 1.20 ctw $4,900 SRP. Captivation Earrings .90 – 1.00 ctw $3,900 SRP. All items in the Captivation Collection are available in 18k White and Yellow Gold. REFLECTION PENDANTS BY HEARTS ON FIRE. Reflection Oval Pendant ReflectionMarquee Pendant Reflection Pear Pendant. Enchanting curves of Hearts On Fire diamonds unite to create the perfect reflection. Reflection Pendants .76 - .84 ctw $3,500 SRP. Reflection Marquee Earrings also available 1.56 – 1.67 ctw $5,900 SRP. The Reflection Collection is available in 18k White and Yellow Gold. For more information or for appointments, please contact Julie Barry at jbarry@heartsonfire.com or call 617-912-5345 or visit us at Couture, Wynn Resort, Margaux Ballroom. ___________________________________________________________ The Henderson Collection by WLH -- The possibilities of the Venetian & Verona Collection creations are endless. We have had so many retail clients and collectors choose to sit down with Lecil and design their own special pieces in the Blues. Each and every one have been gorgeous not to mention fun for us to design & create. There will be both 18K Cobalt & Denim Blue pieces spotlighted in our booths in Las Vegas. The suggested retail prices start at $1250.00 in the Verona Collection & $3995.00 in the Venetian Collection. For inquiries or appointments email Patti Parsons at patti@wlhlimited.com or call 800-605-3035 or visit our booths: Luxury Las Vegas Salon 606 & our JCK Las Vegas booth is #18080LC. __________________________________________ Jordan Schlanger introduces slim lines in new Calligraphy Collection. The collection features very thin gold pieces set with pavé diamonds. "I've always been interested in using gold in as delicate and wearable a way as possible without upstaging the wearer," the designer recently told the magazine MJSA Journal. "My new Calligraphy Collection is all about the line and moving from thick to thin." Pieces retail in the affordable $800-$1,500 range, according to Schlanger. To read the entire article, click here. For inquiries or appointments email rosy@jordanschlanger.com or call 212-620-9025 or visit us at Couture, Wynn Resort, booth 102, LaFite Ballroom. _______________________________________________ Judith Conway introduces a beautiful new blend of Platinum and Color. The new designs start at $4,000 suggested retail. For inquiries or appointments, email matt@judithconway.com or call 707-838-8760 or visit us at JCK, Platinum Pavilion, Booth 310. ______________________________________________________ Lady Heart--the unique and innovative cooperation linking extravagant designs filled with luxury and purity. Mr. Joseph Hacmon, Chief Executive Officer of Lady Heart Collections, invented the idea of Lady Cut ®. The principle of the Lady Cut ®, is well recognized from the 57 facets step cut modified half-moon diamond, which produces the Lady Heart ®, this invention is an original way of forming a classic shape that has received four international patents for cut and design and rapidly acknowledged recognition worldwide. Items shown include: DRHV07063P- pink sapphire ring, 18 Karat white gold, total 0.30CT and pink sapphire 2.30CT; DRH05329D- Lady Heart solitaire ring, 18 Karat white gold, total 0.70CT; ERGD0988- Lady Heart earrings, 18 Karat white gold, total 1.80CT; PPHD09083-Lady Heart Pendant 18 karat white gold, Total 1.55 CT; PPHD09081- Lady Heart Pendant 18 karat white gold, Total 0.80 CT. For inquiries or appointments email orina1@australiad.co.il or call 011-9723-575-7599, or visit us at Couture, Wynn Resort, Salon 351. ____________________________________________ Nanis, a forerunner in Italian Fashion, offers its new Fashion Papete Collection in multiple styles Couture. Laura Bicego once again hits a winner with a High Fashion price correct silver line called Fashion Papete. Suggested retail price points are from $85-$695. To view the complete style sheet, click here. For inquiries or appointments email wayne@nanis.it or visit us at Couture, Wynn Resort, Salon 260. __________________________________________________________ Peter Storm presents our newest semi-mount, made for three carat plus center stone. We have had a resounding success with important, hand made rings for clients center stones. Model a left is LSA151PD, .95 Platinum, 12 Princess Cuts = .60 ct, 172 Round Brilliants = 1.30 ct, Suggested retail $16,600. Model at right is LBA150PD, Peter Storm Naked Diamonds® band .95 Platinum, 16 Princess Cut Diamonds = 1.30 ct, 99 Round Brilliants = .40 ct, Suggested retail $16,000. For inquiries or appointments email as@peterstormjewelry.com or call 650-341-8717 or visit us at JCK, Prestige Promenade, Booth 41. ______________________________________ Philip Zahm Designs has created many new styles in his Designer Colored Gemstone Jewelry Collection. For appointments or inquiries email fredrik@philipzahm.com or call 831-662-3533 or visit us at JCK, 34275 AGTA Pavilion, Venetian Ballroom. Shown below from left to right on two rows are 5 images described below. For a full style sheet click here: IMAGE 1: Hand crafted ring in Platinum with pave diamond scroll work gallery and a pave diamond set organic shank incorporating one spectacular oval Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline. Suggested retail $187,500; IMAGE 2: Three four prong rings in Palladium with lemon Citrine, green Beryl and Amethyst square cushion checkerboard tops and diamond accents crowning double split shanks. Suggested retail $5650; $10,585; $5775; IMAGE 3: Four textured bangles in yellow, rose and white 18K Gold with 5 to 7 bezel set round fancy Sapphires in a shiny finish. Suggested retail $2,850/bangle; IMAGE 4: Bracelet in two-tone 18K Gold with princess cut pink and purple Sapphires surrounded by a circle of pave set diamonds linked by single diamonds. Suggested retail $15,495. IMAGE 5 (a): Ring in 18K white Gold crowned with a bezel set cushion cut Blue Chalcedony sparkling with marquise and round diamonds on a scroll work shank. Suggested retail $4,650; IMAGE 5 (b): Ring in 18K yellow Gold crowned with a full braided bezel set oval cabochon Citrine and diamond accents surrounding the center stone. Suggested retail $3,375; IMAGE 5 (c): Ring in 18K yellow Gold crowned with a full bezel set oval cabochon Prehnite and diamond accents on gallery and shank. Suggested retail $7,970; IMAGE 5 (d): Ring in 18K white Gold crowned with a full bezel set oval cabochon Aquamarine with diamond accents on gallery and a split shank. Suggested retail $6,195; IMAGE 5 (e): Ring in 18K white Gold crowned with a diamond pave full bezel set oval cabochon Moonstone and periwinkle blue sapphire rounds on a scroll work shank. Suggested Retail $6335. ___________________________________________________ Rahaminov Diamonds brings exciting new products to Las Vegas--In addition to our magnificent selection of larger finely made diamonds, luxury line of elegant jewelry, and exclusive new polished rough diamond jewelry collection, we will be offering a wide assort of the original floral diamond collection. Composed of white and fancy colored diamonds in many sizes, this matching pair of golden earrings and ring are composed of: Golden flower earrings: 9.03 ct tw pear shaped fancy yellow diamonds, includes 1.35 ct tw each white diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. $40,000 suggested retail. Golden diamond ring: 6.16 ct tw pear shaped fancy yellow diamonds, includes 1.53 ct white diamonds, set in 18k yg. $60,000 suggested retail. For inquiries or appointments, email fred@rahaminovdiamond.com, call 1-800-742-8864 or visit us at Luxury/Premiere, Salon 417 and JCK Booth 18118-LC. ___________________________________________________ Rina Limor--The Caribbean meets the Mediterranean in Rina Limor’s new Calypso Collection designs. The Calypso jewelry collection exudes a style reminiscent of an unforgettable trip to the Grenadines or St. Tropez with its alluring colors of sapphires and semi-precious gemstones and a touch of Mediterranean flair. The new designs include bold flower rings, various color enamel earrings in versatile styles – drop or crescent shape as well as complementing rings. The collection retails from $450-$8500. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Rina Limor for J.R. Gold Designs at 1-800-999-0583, email info@jrgold.com or visit the web site at http://www.rinalimor.com/. Rina Limor for J.R. Gold Designs exhibits at the Luxury Show, salon 700, and at JCK, booth 15118-LC. ______________________________________________________ Sasha Primak offers many new designs in its fine designer diamond jewelry collection. -New collection of engagement rings featuring micro-pave diamonds, curvy metal and unique settings. -Fashion-forward jewelry utilizing black diamonds and semi-precious stones. -Unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted masterpieces with rare diamond shapes and colors. -"Baby” Collection Diamond Pins and the “Roulette” Collection Diamond Dice Pendants For inquiries or appointments email joed@sashaprimak.com for call 212-398-0287 or visit is at JCK, Booth 16121-LC. Platinum Engagement Ring with Micro-Pave Diamond Accent (Center diamond sold separately) Starting at $2,130 suggested retail. Platinum Engagement Ring with "Petal" Head and 1/2 ct tw Pave Diamond Accent (Center diamond sold separately). Suggested retail starts at $3,190. Platinum Engagement Ring with 3/8 ct tw Pave Diamond Accent (Center diamond sold separately). Suggested retail starts at $2,370. 18kt White Gold Flower-Shaped Earrings with Turquoise and Pave Round Diamonds. Suggested retail is $5,890. Platinum Earrings with 5.81 ct tw Emeralds and 2.23 ct tw Pear-Shape and Marquise Diamonds. Suggested retail is upon request. Platinum Removable Drop Necklace with 38.42 ct tw Diamonds and a 9.27 ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond. Suggested retail upon request. 18kt White Gold Removable Circle Earrings with 14 3/4 ct tw Black and White Diamonds. Suggested retail is $24,350. 18kt White Gold Oval Earrings with Black and White Diamonds. Suggested retail is $18,900. 18kt White, Yellow, or Rose Gold Medium-Sized Pin with a 1/10 ct Round Diamond. Suggested retail is $840. 18kt White Gold "Roulette" Collection Dice Pendant with Onyx and Round Diamonds. Suggested retail $6090 and 18kt Yellow Gold "Roulette" Collection Dice Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Black Diamonds, Suggested retail $5600. __________________________________________________________ Sethi Couture worn by Paula Abdul on American Idol--The April 28 episode of American Idol featured Paula Abdul, Grammy Award winning recording artist and judge on the national hit show beautifully hitting a fashion home run with Sethi Couture jewelry. Abdul got in touch with her inner vixen while wearing a stunning 14.43ct diamond deco-inspired necklace by Sethi Couture (formerly Manak Couture) which was a perfect compliment to her RED HOT Nicole Miller gown. The Sethi Couture deco-inspired diamond necklace retails for $30,000. For more information or an appointment call 415-255-4768 or email pratima@sethicouture.com, visit http://www.sethicouture.com/, or visit us at Luxury By JCK, Salon 927 or JCK, Grand Plaza, Booth 20101. ________________________________________________________ Simon G. Jewelry has added many new items to its diamond jewelry collections, several of which are shown below and will be available for viewing in Las Vegas. For inquiries or appointments email amra@simongjewelry.com or call 818-500-8595 or visit us at JCK, Booth 14801-LC. Style GE152- Suggested retail: $7,810-18K3T ER 3.51D. Style MB1468- Suggested Retail $7,370-18K3T BRC 3.97D. Style MR1548-Suggested Retail $5,500-18KW RING .71D .50CAD. Style MR1643-Suggested Retail $4,730-18KW BAND 2.04D. Style MR1720- Suggested Retail $10,450-18K2T RING .25YD 4.27PC. Style MR1748-Suggested Retail $2,750-18KW RING .72D. Style MR1816- Suggested Retail $5,940-18K3T RING 2.27D _______________________________________________ Verragio Debuts New Couture Collection--Verragio is proud to announce the arrival of the “Couture Collection,” a new series of engagement rings and wedding bands set to debut at Luxury by JCK and JCK Las Vegas. Each engagement ring within the Couture Collection features Verragio’s signature Lumino Setting along with a crown shaped bezel beneath the center stone. Composed of clean lines and cutting edge designs, Verragio’s Couture pieces are made to accommodate anywhere from a classic round center stone to an asscher or radiant cut. With a retail price point range of $1,500 to $3,000 in 18K, you will not have to compromise style and craftsmanship for value. The Couture Collection will be shown at Luxury By JCK, Salon #517 and JCK Las Vegas, Plumb Club Pavilion Booth PC-10. Verragio Couture is available in your choice of platinum, gold and palladium. For any questions concerning Verragio's new Couture Collection or to schedule a viewing, please contact Lindsay Conrath or visit http://www.verragio.com/. About Verragio: Verragio specializes in engagement rings and wedding bands of the highest quality and beauty. Verragio is the creator of the Lumino Setting, a revolutionary setting technique that reveals all sides of a diamond, opening up every facet to light. Available in platinum, gold and palladium, Verragio offers designer engagement rings, wedding bands, men’s wedding bands and eternity bands that can be seen only in carefully selected, authorized retail establishments.