4 New Positions Open at Harry Winston

Position: Finance Project Manager    
Department: Corporate Finance
Reporting to: Corporate CFO
Location: 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

About the Position:

The company will be launching a series of finance-related projects in order to improve its key finance processes, and is therefore looking for a Finance Project Manager to lead these critical process improvement projects.  Projects could include budgeting & reporting processes, procurement, and back-office optimization.  Finance processes could either be specific to each segment / activity, or be common to both segments (Mining and Retail). The position reports to the Corporate CFO.
 
Key Duties and Accountabilities:

·         Knowledge of finance, accounting and information systems
·         Experience with project management methodology (possibly with PMP certification)
·         Systematic approach
·         Ability to be a change agent
·         Inquisitive mindset
·         Gets along well with people from different perspectives and backgrounds
·         Consensus builder
·         Works well under pressure in deadline driven environment
·         Manages complex projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously


Key Job Relationships:

·         HWDC and Harry Winston, Inc. Finance Departments
·         Information Systems

Job Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in related field, MBA a plus
·         3-5 years professional experience in finance, accounting, and/or information systems
·         ERP project management experience a plus
·         Internal audit and consulting experience a plus
·         Knowledge of Japanese, Chinese, or French a plus
·         Knowledge of luxury or natural resources sectors a plus
·         Frequent international travel required



Iris Negron
Harry Winston, Inc.
Manager, Human Resources
1330 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-315-7912


Position: Retail/Wholesale Coordinator    
Department: Sales
Reporting to: Global VP of Sales
Location: 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

About the Position:

The Coordinator is to assist in supporting the Retail & Wholesale network with a special focus on operations.
Additionally, the Retail & Wholesale Coordinator will support the Global VP of Sales & New York-based Retail Division Directors with administrative tasks and on special projects.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:

·         Maintain retail and wholesale Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):
o    Retail: End of Month & YTD Flash, Productivity Report, Traffic and Conversion Rate Report, Salon Address List.
o    Wholesale: compile sell-in/sell-out reports.
·         Oversee flow and budget of retail supplies for all salons.
·         Coordinate strategic plan for sales division.
·         Administrative support for department
o    Letter writing, filing, organizing meetings & conference calls, expense reports
·         Special projects as needed.


Key Job Relationships:

·         Global Salon Director & Operational Teams for Salon Retail & Maintenance, CRM and Retail Initiatives
·         Internal: IT, Creative & Marketing team for Salon Retail & Maintenance, CRM and Retail Initiatives
·         Outside Vendors – Store Development, Salon Repair & Maintenance


Job Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 years of experience in a luxury company.
·         Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·         Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (especially PowerPoint).
·         Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast paced environment.


Iris Negron
Harry Winston, Inc.
Manager, Human Resources
1330 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-315-7912




Position: Manager-Diamond Operations    
Department: Gemstone Acquisition
Reporting to: Director, Gemstone Purchasing
Location: 718 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

About the Position:
The primary purpose of the Manager Diamond Operations is to ensure the smooth and continuous flow of output from the Diamond team.
The secondary purpose of this position is to function as the liaison for the diamond group on supplier payment, inventory control and Merchandising issues, both Planning and Fulfillment.
The third purpose is to assist the Manager of Gemstone Purchasing in  pricing and vendor relationship issues, as warranted.


Key Duties and Accountabilities:
·         Ensuring the smooth flow of output from the diamond team; ensuring that supplier and other departments within the organization are being serviced at an appropriate level and resolving any issues that arise in the course of day-to-day operations.

·         Generating and ensuring the accuracy of the Buy List for distribution to the diamond division.

·         Applying center stones, melee and side stones physically and systematically to the orders generated by the Merchandise Fulfillment group.

·         Ensuring the orders written by Merchandise Fulfillment are accurate with regards to stone sizes and counts and that the proper lead times are utilized when the orders are written.

·         Effectively Managing the Administration team including but not limited to; hiring and training of staff, scheduling, performance reviews and issues, timely deliveries of work orders into production and in ensuring the smooth flow of all daily activities of the group.

·         Ensuring that the diamond team is fulfilling work orders on a timely basis. This is to be accomplished by frequent reviews of the pending work bags to ensure that the work is being completed on or ahead of schedule, that the proper priorities are being met, re-assigning work bags to ensure a continuous flow of merchandise into production and notifying Merchandise Planning and Fulfillment on a timely basis, on job bags that will be delayed in Sourcing.

·         Ensuring accurate inventory counts on the loose lot inventory and reconciling the inventory at the end of each month.

·         Assisting the Manager of Gemstone Purchasing in generating TAG price calculations, pricing estimates and supplier relationship issues, as warranted.

·         Capturing the stone data info in an excel file for future stone data usage requirements, if warranted.

·         Generating reports for the Director of Gemstone Purchasing, as warranted.

·         The timely return of vendor consignment stones by; notifying the salons, maintaining records and ensuring timely shipment of the merchandise back to the suppliers.

·         Ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of other miscellaneous administration requirements of the group.

Key Job Relationships:
Internal:

1)      Diamond team- on a daily basis to ensure a proper flow of merchandise to HW entities
2)      Inventory Control group- loose lot inventory issues, memo/invoicing issues, proper storage of diamond stock or diamonds under review.
3)      Merchandising Fulfillment- Status of deliveries, diamond estimate requirements, ensuring correct orders are being written,
4)      Merchandise Planning- Status of client calls, late deliveries for stock items, pricing.

External:
1)      Diamond suppliers- resolving any issues that arise on a daily basis, coordinating the return of consignment merchandise,

Job Qualifications:

College degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel and Power Point is required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.



Iris Negron
Harry Winston, Inc.
Manager, Human Resources
1330 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-315-7912

Position: Merchandise Fulfillment, Jr. Analyst     
Department: Merchandise Fulfillment
Reporting to: VP, Merchandise Fulfillment
Location: 718 5th Avenue, New York, NY

About the Position:

The Merchandise Fulfillment Junior Analyst will assist in ensuring that all jewelry products ordered by the company are successfully produced in an efficient and timely process. Key duties and responsibilities include the following:

·         Monitor product cost in conjunction with the Analyst.                                                  

·         Establish and maintain bill of materials for manufactured jewelry products.        

·         Process sourcing work orders and merchandise work orders.                                    

·         Assist analyst with component acquisition, monitor component logs and supplies.          

·         Monitor Production Delivery.                                                                                                   

·         Aid analyst with monitoring and tracking of Internal Product Repairs (IPR).         

·         Gem Acquisition Coordination in support of the Analyst.                                             

·         At the direction of the Analyst resolve invoice discrepancies.                                    

·         Create Manufacturing reports in support of the Analyst.                                                             

·         Assist the Analyst in managing the product deliveries.                                                  

·         Assist the Analyst in managing the consignment inventory.                                                        

·         Maintain and file records and memorandums.                                                 

·         Assist in the monthly physical inventory.

·         Execute special projects when assigned by the Director of Merchandise Fulfillment

Key Relationships:
·         Liaise with Gem Acquisitions to guarantee correct bill of materials.

·         Liaise with Quality Assurance

To Qualify: he
·         Bachelor’s Degree.
·         A minimum of 2 years work experience.
·         Previous experience in jewelry merchandising, manufacturing and /or buying.
·         Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft applications.
·         Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·         Strong organizational and problem solving skills necessary.
·         Gemstone handling experience is a plus.

Stephanie McKee
Harry Winston, Inc.
Director, US Human Resources
Global Rewards Director
1330 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-315-7918
 



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JEWELRY CAMP NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Everyone:

This is going to be Jewelry Camp’s first real newsletter!  I will try to have one every few months and plan to include interesting stories, facts and upcoming events.  If you have something to add please send it to Sandy.

This year we moved Jewelry Camp to a Professional location for your comfort and to enhance your learning experience.

We are trying to bring you more everyday lessons that you will be able to use in your business.  As this economic environment changes, we as an industry must continue to learn and grow as a community with each other, to network and help each other.

As the economy changes and the little silver bead fades into the background as all trends have...we the antique and estate jewelry industry must and have to bring the Main Street Jeweler something new...

Bring on Antique and Estate Jewelry.  The romance, the quality, the history; the memories (Grandma had a pin just like that one when I was a little girl) it is the comfort food of the jewelry industry.  Antique jewelry warms the heart and brings the memory of childhood alive again.  Bring the Antique and Estate Jewelry alive to your client and the Jeweler.

Remember, the more lectures you attend, the more people you meet and hear, the more you learn from their experiences.  Over the years of Jewelry Camp I have always found even the smallest piece of information that I learn is worth the time I spend at the conference and has improved my business.

This year Judy Cohen will be there with her books and Sandy has arranged for Kassoy to have a small booth for the sale of loupes and gauges as well as take orders for other instruments, be sure to take a moment and visit both websites and if there is something you would like for them to bring to the conference for your purchasing pleasure...give them a call and they will be more than happy to accommodate you.

J.M. Cohen, Rare Books

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KASSOY

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Our January event was a great success, bringing Tom Burstein, the Vice President of Harry Winston Sales and Nicolas Luchsinger, Vice President of Van Cleef & Arpels to lecture on one stage.  This was Tom’s idea and a great one as it turned out.  Even though we have brought you both of these gentlemen before, this was really the first time to hear and see both great houses on one stage.  To be able to see side by side the beauty of each and the differences, why they shared so many famous and great clients and why.  How each house had it’s own style and feel for each occasion and how each client at different time chose each of these two fine houses to create a wonder for them and all to see.

Our other speakers included Donna Bilak whose talk was of the highest caliber and will be of the same standard this summer as she opens Jewelry Camp on July 15, 2011 with her informative lecture on, Flora Bejeweled: Horticulture, Jewelry and the Victorian Language of Flowers.

Ulysses Dietz again gave a marvelous talk on, Objects of Desire, 500 years of Jewelry and this summer he will talk about his first love of Silver.

Speakers this summer will include some old favorites with NEW Topics and speakers from the past with things many of us have forgotten about.  See More

Michael Goldstein will be presenting a new class on why they like the old style stones and the market as well as his classic hands on estimating and pricing.

Roy Rover will be speaking on Costume Jewelry and will bring a hands-on approach as he will also be displaying at “Dealer’s Night.”

William Drucker will be speaking and also displaying at dealers night too! (Topic to be Announced) See More...

Sandy and I will be keeping the Webber Romero Scharloship going and are looking for applicants and donations.  See More... 


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In the next newsletter, Appraisals...Dealing with a bad one and how they work.

An Interesting Article...By Joyce Jonas

1910: THE TWILIGHT OF THE EDWARDIAN ERA

by Joyce Jonas

In 1902 Albert Edward, Price of Wales, was crowned Edward, King and Emperor of Britain and the Empire, and the beautiful Princess Alexandra, his Queen. The sobriety of the Victorian years was replaced by the extravagant, fun loving decade known as the “Edwardian Era”, dating from 1901 to 1910. In fact, the Edwardian style began circa 1890 and ended circa 1915. Edward VII was a dandy; his Queen epitomized the elegance, gentility and femininity that defined the period, and the jewelry.

Edwardian style was heavily influenced by the 18th century, the period with which the Edwardians had most in common. In reaction to the heavy 19th century sprays, jewelry of 1910 was made to look razor thin, as delicate as fine lace. The commercial use of platinum, which began in Paris in about 1903 and in England three years later, enabled jewelers to use a minimum of this very strong but malleable metal to hold a stone in place, and revolutionized the jewelry of the decade, and the burgeoning century. A profusion of openwork bow knots and ribbons, festoons of floral garlands and intricately saw-pierced rococo designs proliferated, set with European-cut diamonds and large Oriental pearls considered equal in value to the diamonds.

Tightly corseted “S shape” gowns were fashionable, and beautiful silks and lace, created an elegant “all white” look when combined with platinum set diamonds, and pearls. Popular gemstones included Montana sapphires, pale opals, demantoid garnets, and amethyst were most evident. New stones included kunzite and morganite, named for gemologist George Kunz and financier J.P. Morgan.

To the Edwardians, more was better! As in ancient times, emphasis was on the upper torso. Bodices glittered with crescents, stars, and corsage ornaments, worn simultaneously. A “dog collar”, comprised of a diamond-set plaque and up to16 strands of small pearls, was the most popular jewel, ubiquitous because the Queen wore one to hide a throat scar. Long chains interspaced with pearls or diamonds, called sautoires were added, as were multiple strands of various length pearl necklaces. A pendant could be added to the end of the sautoire, and a wide variety of designs included floral baskets, pearl fringes, and “upside down” pendants that resembled handkerchiefs. Other styles included the lavaliere and the “negligee” necklace or brooch which featured two pendants of uneven length. Earrings were comprised of large oval pearl drops often suspended from a row of diamond collets. And by the King’s command, it was de rigueur for ladies of society to wear a tiara; diamond necklaces were supplied with the appropriate findings for conversion.

Upper crust American society had been marrying impoverished members of European royalty, in exchange for titles since the successful marriage in 1860 of Jenny Jerome to Lord Randolph Churchill. Many such marriages followed, including Consuelo Vanderbilt to the Duke of Marlboro. Fabulous jewels were worn in regal abundance in America and abroad.

The arrival in Paris in 1910 had brought an explosion of flamboyant color. Exotic costumes designed by Leon Bakst, dances choreographed by Diaghilev, and the music of Rimsky-Korsakov and Igor Stravinsky radically changed what jewelry and the world would look like, and trumpeted a visual fanfare for the end of an era that will not be seen again in  our lifetime.

SAVE THE DATE

ON

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

At: Douglaston Manor (7pm to 10:30 pm)

Consolidated Jewelers Association of Greater New York Presents...

Edward Lewand-Barry Block-Michael Goldstein

For further information please contact:"Marcia Mintz  CJA Adminst." Email

JCK

LAS VEGAS

Edward Lewand will be speaking ath the JCK Show in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 5th from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm., "Antique and Estate Jewelry: The New Profit Center for the Modern Jeweler"

and

Sunday, June 5th from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm., "Life Beyond the Silver Bead: The New Emerging Market of Antique and Estate Jewelry"

JCK Las Vegas 

 
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Have you Registered?

Registration for The 34th Annual Jewelry Camp Filling Rapidly

Registration for "The 34th Annual Jewelry Camp" is in full swing. There are still a few spots available, so if you have not yet registered, now is the time!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – May 04, 2011 – The 34th Annual “Jewelry Camp”
Jewelry Camp has moved! Come join us as we bring “The Antique
Jewelry & Art Conference, Inc.,” to a whole new level! Jewelry Camp
will be hosted this year at “Tarrytown House Estate” located in
Tarrytown, New York just minutes from the City!
With more estate jewelry coming out of the vault and walking in to the
retail jeweler, there is no better time to brush up on your knowledge of
the antique and estate jewelry market. And there is no better place
to do just that and more than the 34th Annual Antique Jewelry & Art
Conference, lovingly known to many as “Jewelry Camp.”
In these economic times we need to get tough, focused and smart.
At Jewelry Camp you will meet and learn from some of the top
experts in buying, selling, appraising and collecting.
The list of experts is impressive. Included are:
Elizabeth Irvine Bray, A Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of
America in New York, Elizabeth Irvine Bray was a jewelry specialist with
Christie's auction house for over 7 years. She is currently a consultant and
appraiser based in Los Angeles, as well author of Paul Flato: Jeweler to the
Stars.
Paula Bixel, is the CEO of Gilt Vintage and Artisan Jewelry in Portland, Oregon.
Besides providing her clients with high quality vintage and antique jewelry,
Paula’s goal has been to educate and provide a source for information in her
community. The pieces that have fueled her passion are also important pieces of
our history and it is her goal to preserve this history and provide education in how
to care for, identify and appreciate each piece for its specific place in the jewelry
timeline. In this capacity she has provided professional support in the form of
estate assistance, advice to local curators, as well as providing special exhibits
for local galleries and museums.
Cathy Calhoun, Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA), is the new president of
the Society’s Board of Directors. Owner of Calhoun Jewelers, Ms Calhoun sits on
the board of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, Jewelers for Children,
DeBeer’s Diamond Empowerment Fund, and Women’s
Jewelry Association. Jewelers Association.
She has appeared on numerous television programs including PBS’s Antiques
Roadshow, ABC’s Good Morning America, and World News Tonight.
As you can see from just this partial list of experts, Jewelry Camp will be no
better place to enhance your knowledge of antique and estate jewelry, to
network, renew old friendships, and make new ones.
And, if you are looking for a position, more knowledge to enhance your current
job or, conversely, if you are able to offer an opening to, or are looking for new
people, Jewelry Camp is the place to be.
To be held at Tarrytown House Estate, located in Tarrytown, Ny just minutes
away from Downtown Manhattan and all airports, the Antique Jewelry & Art
Conference is considered by many to be the best jeweler’s working vacation.
Personal invitation from Ed and Sandy
The goal of Jewelry Camp© is to function as an educational tool to promote
knowledge in antique and estate jewelry not only to the jewelry industry and
collectors but also to the public. It is our aim to create a community for
networking to aid in the dissemination of knowledge.
In this fast paced world, it is important to rely on each other for education,
support as well as networking. We must take the time to help as well as learn
from each other.
This summer Jewelry Camp is bringing...
New Speakers, Old Favorites and Friends from the past to help the dealer and
collector prepare for the growing demand for Antique and Estate Jewelry.
Programs on Victorian, Edwardian and Deco Jewelry, Silver, Costume, colored
stones and diamonds. Knowledge you need for everyday in the “World of
Jewelry”
Three days of educational lectures and breakout classes.
To see more about the Antique Jewelry & Art Conference and registration, log onto www.jewelrycamp.org.
Or you may contact me by phone:
Sandy  Lewand
631-471-1922
631-377-9766
Or by e-mail at Jewelrycamp@me.com
The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, aka “Jewelry Camp,” July 15th-17th, 2011
Now is the time to go jewelry camping! But enrollment is limited to 110 this
summer-Act Now

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In today’s world we need as much knowledge and information as possible to help us buy sell and collect jewelry. As always, Jewelry Camp is important for networking and meeting people who can help you in everyday tasks.
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Joseph DuMouchelle Jewels & Timepieces Auction

Joseph DuMouchelle May 4th Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction     There is still TIME to Bid!  Great Mother's Day gifts  BROWSE Lots in May 4th Auction      Lot 94A- 1.49ct.Round Brilliant cut Diamond -GIA Report Color H.  Clarity VS1   4 Ways to BID TELEPHONE ~ ABSENTEE ~ LIVE ON-LINE   Please Note: There is a 3% discount if you bid direct with us 23% Buyer's Premium on LIVE BIDDING 20% Buyer's Premium -bid PHONE or ABSENTEE   800-475-4367 (GEMS) 212-819-1899 (NY)- 313-884-4800 (MI)   Join Our Mailing List!   email us:  lindy@josephdumouchelle.com www.josephdumouchelle.com

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Three New Breakout Sessions

Three new breakout sessions posted on the website today!  

JewelryCamp 2011, Tarrytown 15-17 July

Donna Bilak

(Main Room Lecture)

Flora Bejeweled: Horticulture, Jewelry and the Victorian Language of Flowers

The 19^th century marked a great age of horticultural interest within Victorian society, through botanical expeditions that brought plants from all over the British empire, to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew where they were they were studied and admired by the public and professionals alike, and via nurseries that sold cultivars for display in the Victorian home. During this time, floral jewelry enjoyed immense popularity in England. Significantly, it was connected to a highly sophisticated language of flowers whereby sentiments were expressed through floral arrangements – thus, floral jewelry was given and worn as tokens of love and friendship. This talk explores the fascinating relationship between botany, fashion and etiquette and their influence on 19^th-century floral jewelry design in England, which transformed the expression of human emotion into jeweled bouquets.

(Breakout Session)

Western European Jewelry Design, 1800-1900

This seminar presents an overview of artistic styles, discoveries and technological advances that both influenced and characterized jewelry production in 19^th-century Europe. Within this framework, we will examine Neoclassical, Victorian and Second French Empire styles, as well as Arts and Crafts, Wiener Werkstätte, and Art Nouveau.

Lisa Stockhammer-Mial

(Breakout Session)

Wishful Thinking? A Guide to Identifying Authentic Period vs. Reproduction
Jewelry.

A detailed photographic journey exploring some of the major clues and
identifiers with the aim of discerning authentic period jewelry from modern
copies or revival styles. Covers Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and the Art
Deco periods. Compares through digital photography actual examples of period
jewelry with modern copies and revivals. Relevant for today's buyer, all are
taken from today's diverse marketplace. 

Carolyn Jacoby

(Breakout Session)

The Remarkable World of Paspaley Perliculture

 Experience the remarkable world of Paspaley perliculture and the development of the finest and most beautiful pearl in the world.  Learn the criteria used to assess and evaluate the physical and quality characteristics that determine the beauty and value of South Sea cultured pearls.  Prepare to be swept away in wonder!

This is just the beginning!  I will be posting many more topics that will be covered this summer at Jewelry Camp!  If you have not already subscribed to our blog, please do so and visit the website regularly for up to the minute information.


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Antique and/or Vintage Costume Jewelry?

FULL OF SURPRIZES ESTATE & TAG SALES PRESENTS:

N Woodmere/Valley Stream on Friday January 14th @ 760 Oakleigh Rd. from 9:30-4:00 p.m.  Downsiziing and selling pretty items to help decorate your home including Lovely Dining Room Set that extends to seat 18, Costume Jewelry, Clothing, Decorative items, Baccarat, Cartier.. Come see! Go to website to see pic Oceanside: Sunday January 16th @ 4 Rose St from 9:30-4:00  Lots of small items for sale including Thomasville Wall Unit, lots of sterling costume jewelry and a life of smalls. Go to website to see photos: CL

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New Seminar Posted on Website

Nicolas Luchsinger, Van Cleef & Arpel’s (Morning Lecture)

Unique pieces and prestigious special orders :

an illustration of

Van Cleef & Arpels creativity

Masterpieces in the heart of the royal romances and historical events throughout the continents  and in the hearts of the stars, from screen icons to divas.

If you have not yet registered please do so as soon as possible as space is filling quickly.  Call Sandy for Group and Student discounts.  631-471-1922

Happy Holdiays!!

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Harry Winston

Tom Burstein of "Harry Winston" to speak on "The Evolving History of Harry Winston" on January 23, 2011 at Jewelry Camp to be hosted at FIT in New York City.  To register call Sandy at 631.471.1922 or email  jewelrycamp@me.com



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Join Us!

Join us at “FIT”, January 23, 2011

For the First One Day Jewelry Camp

Join us January 23, 2011 for an educational day at The Fashion Institute of Technology.  The day begins with 2 main room lectures with Tom Burstein of “Harry Winston” and Nicolas Luchsinger of “Van Cleef & Arpel’s.”  A luncheon (included) will follow the morning lectures after which we will have 3 Breakout Sessions consisting of 4 classes each session.  The classes are approximately 1 1/2 hours each (some classes may run over by a few minutes due to questions and answers.)

Speakers for the Breakout Sessions to Include:

Donna Bilak

Harrice Miller

Ulysses Grant Dietz

Cindy Edelstein

Reema Keswani

Michael Coan

Registration is limited to 125.  

$295.00 (includes luncheon)

Special Group and Student Discounts Available.

Please call for more information  631.471.1922 or 631.377.9766

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Summer Dates For Jewelry Camp 2011

We are please to announce the dates for the Summer Session of Jewelry Camp 2011.  The dates and location are as follows:


July 22, 23 and 24th, 2011
Hofstra University

REGISTRATION will be LIMITED


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Happy Holidays to Everyone!!!!


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Oz. Pt added to design contest prize

New York—Metal supplier and refiner Johnson Matthey NY is adding one troy ounce of pure platinum to the prize package offered for its new platinum jewelry design contest.

The ounce, which is the equivalent of 20 pennyweights, is intended to help the contest winners—three will be chosen in total—craft the piece they sketched out to enter. The ounce is an addition to the $30,000 in prizes already on the table for the contest's trio of victors.

The "Johnson Matthey Sustainable Design Award" contest is open to American-based emerging designers—those with less than five years' design experience, postgraduates or those in their final year of school—whether independent or working for a manufacturer or retailer. Designers who wish to enter should submit a drawing or image of a unique, wearable and sustainable piece in 950 ppt platinum to sustainabledesign@jmusa.com. Though stones and other materials can be included, the design should be predominately platinum.

The deadline for entries is Nov. 25. Only the three competition winners selected by the judges will have to make their pieces. Winning pieces will be on display at an invitation-only cocktail party during the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America's (MJSA) Expo on March 15 in New York City.

For more information on Johnson Matthey NY sustainability, visit JMNY.com. For contest questions, e-mail Johnson Matthey's Mark Danks at mark.danks@jmusa.com or call (212) 245-6790.

Award sponsors include Platinum Guild International, Rare Creative, Carrera Casting Corporation and media sponsor MJSA. 

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Womens Jewelry Association Holiday Party

 If you haven't registered for the Women's Jewelry Associations annual holiday party time is running out!  Just click on the link to get started. 

See you there!

Sandy



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Have a Great Day!

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Featured Speaker for Jewelry Camp 2010

Jewelry Camp Featured Speaker

With Jewelry Camp being only 2 months away I thought it would be nice to feature all of our Speakers and the topic of the Seminars and Lectures. Today I am featuring Antoinette Matlins! I hope you enjoy! By the way, if you have not registered for Jewelry Camp yet please know that I only have a limited amount of available space left. Waiting until the last minute to register is not recommended this close to the conference!



Antoinette Matlins is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert and well-known author and lecturer whose expertise is sought worldwide by clients who retain her to seek fine, rare, or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition. Often seen on CNN, ABC, NBC, and CNBC offering important consumer information, Matlins devotes much of her work to education and consulting within the trade. Former Gemology Editor for National Jeweler for almost a decade, she is the author of many highly acclaimed books on gems and jewelry, and has become a respected consumer advocate in the field. Her most popular books include Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (now in its Seventh edition and published in seven languages), Gem Identification Made Easy; Diamonds: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide; Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide; and The Pearl Book.

Matlins conducts product knowledge training for some of the country’s most prestigious retailers and industry groups, and has an unsurpassed record for translating complex material into relevant, practical, and—most important—useful information. Her consulting services are broad in scope and range from providing counsel on mining and distribution to manufacturing, marketing, advertising and promotion. A former Vice President at one of New York City’s largest consumer advertising agencies, Matlins also has extensive consumer marketing, advertising and PR experience. This expertise, combined with her product knowledge, make her a valuable asset to management teams in the jewelry field nationwide.


(Main Room Lecture)

The Gem in the Jewel: Myth, Mystique & Mistakes
Antique and period jewels can contain fine, rare, natural gemstones that are no longer available or extremely rare and costly today. But if you think that “something old” is more likely to be “the real thing” you are making a potentially costly mistake! Here you will explore the wonderful opportunities and exciting bargains you can find in antiques and estate pieces while gaining insights into the risks that exist and precautions you can take to reduce the risk.

( Workshops)

Simple Techniques to Spot Imitations & the new Composition Ruby
This fun-filled workshop will enable you to learn simple techniques that will enable you to quickly and easily spot many colored gemstone imitations with a special focus on how to spot “composition rubies” – imitation rubies made from a mixture of “ruby” and tinted glass – that are now flooding the market and turning up in antique pieces. Instruments and stones will be provided for use in the class.

Simple Techniques to Spot Diamond Imitations, Fracture-Filled Diamonds, & Coated Diamonds
Imitation diamonds, diamonds treated with glass fillers to conceal
fractures, and diamonds coated with substances to create “fancy”
colors are now commonplace. They are also found in antique and
estate pieces, where buyers often fail to check for these treatments.
This workshop will teach you simple techniques to spot them!
Stones and instruments will be provided for the class.

jewelry Camp 2009

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Sandy