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In a cause-related collaboration, Astor Services for Children & Families, which provides behavioral and educational services for thousands of children and their families throughout the Bronx and mid-Hudson Valley, will debut its Astor Collection of locket jewelry during the organization’s annual Holiday Festival and fundraiser, 6 p.m., Friday, December 7, at 6339 Mill Road, Rhinebeck, New York. Created with the partner, With You Lockets of Red Hook, which designs, manufactures and sells locket jewelry, the Astor Collection’s locket designs were based on drawings by children served by Astor, as created through the organization’s therapeutic Expressive Arts Program. Each locket can hold a photo of a loved one, good friend or favorite pet, keeping the person or animal close to the jewelry-wearers heart. The full collection will be for sale during Astor’s Holiday Festival, with proceeds benefitting Astor’s Expressive Arts Program. “Astor and With You Lockets are an ideal

A jewellery shop in Gujarat’s Surat is selling gold and silver bars engraved with faces of PM Narendra Modi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee A jewellery shop in Gujarat’s Surat is selling something rather unique this Dhanteras 2018 – gold and silver bars engraved with PM Narendra Modi’s face. Not only PM Modi, but some gold and silver bars also have former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s faced engraved as well. Milan, the owner of the jewellery shop, said, “Diwali is an auspicious occasion. Since the time Narendra Modi Ji took over as the Prime Minister of the country there has always been development and welfare, and hence I thought of making these to mark the occasion.” “Lord Ganesh and Lakshmi are worshipped on every Diwali, and Prime Minister Modi is also like God to us. This year I will buy these bars and worship Modi Ji,” a customer expressed to ANI. The jeweler claimed that orders of the etched gold and silver bars had been pouring in days before the Diwali festiv

The World Diamond Council (WDC) released a statement recently, expressing its concern about the pace of reform during 2018. The organisation, which includes within its fold the entire diamond trade, from producer to retailer, is an important voice in representing the international diamond industry in the Kimberley Process (KP), itself a tri-partite collaboration with governments, industry and civil society. WDC said that it had expressed these concerns at the recently concluded 2018 Plenary session of the KP which concluded recently in Brussels, Belgium. Simultaneously, the WDC has urged KP participants to support the expansion of the definition of conflict diamonds. “While reiterating its support for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) as the most effective means possible to end the trade in conflict diamonds, the World Diamond Council (WDC) expressed concern that more progress was not made in reforming its scope during the 2018 KP Plenary Meeting that ended on F

Contemporary ethical jewellery designer, Natalie Ball of Natalie Perry Jewellery, has secured her first bricks and mortar stockist in London. The designer, who scooped the Young Jewellery Designer of the Year accolade at the 2018 Professional Jeweller Awards, will now have her pieces stocked in EC One. The boutique based in London’s iconic Exmouth Market will showcase a collection of 12 pieces from Natalie Perry Jewellery’s signature Floral Fragments line. The pieces crafted in 9ct and 18ct Fairtrade Gold include delicate everyday hoop earrings, layering necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Co-founder and owner of EC One, Alison Skeate, shares: “I’m thrilled to add Natalie’s beautiful jewellery to our edit of guest designers. The delicate and unique style of her collection coupled with Natalie’s responsible and transparent ethos is really inspiring and adds integrity to her pieces.” “EC One has long been one of my favourite jewellery boutiques and I’ve always admired

British jewellery brand Henryka is bolstering its fashion credential for AW18 by expanding its Mini Studs earring collection. Recognising the stacked stud earring trend earlier this year, Henryka sought to strengthen its existing silver ‘Mini Studs’ range with new designs. Today, the collection offers more than 100 silver and gem-set silver stud earrings that can be mixed-and-matched up-and-down the ear for a contemporary look. Highlights include the Miniature Elephant stud earrings, the Miniature Cat stud earrings and the Lotus Flower stud earrings, which also form part of the Zen collection. Prices for plain silver studs start at RRP £15 and rise to RRP £45 for more detailed and gemstone-set designs. Commenting on the ‘Mini Studs’ collection, Henryka sales manager, Hollie Francis, says: “We are very proud of the Henryka aesthetic, but we understand the need to be reactive to market trends and interpret them in our own unique way. The Henryka ‘Mini Studs’ collection reflec

Jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman scooped an accolade at the prestigious Irish Tatler 2018 Women of the Year Awards. The annual Irish Tatler Women of the Year Awards, which this year took place at a star-studded ceremony at Dublin’s Clayton Hotel on October 20, honours the female leaders whose careers and special achievements have had an impact on women across Ireland this year. On the night, Chupi Sweetman, founder of eponymous Irish jewellery brand Chupi, was named the winner of the Fashion category, sponsored by Marks & Spencer. Sweetman was praised by the judges for creating a brand that has “become synonymous with elegant, high-quality, nature-inspired designs and a business plan based on celebrating memories, past and future”. They added: “At the root of her success is a (Wicklow) mountain-moving passion for sparkles and, perhaps even importantly, for bringing joy to people… Chupi Sweetman’s jewellery pieces and brand reflect the Irish gift for story-telling. Wi

In a brand first, Thomas Sabo has created an advent calendar to sweeten the Christmas countdown for its customers. Together with the chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli Germany, Thomas Sabo has launched an exclusive Christmas advent calendar, which will keep the brand on the forefront of its customer’s minds as they countdown to the big day. Alongside creations by Lindt, the 24 windows also contains guaranteed prizes on a couple of the dates, including a shopping vouchers with a value between £5-£,1,000, and the chance to win a trip for two worth £2,500. The calendar’s star and moon design nods to the brand’s Kingdom of Dreams jewellery line – the latest creation from the brand. Thomas Sabo is selling the advent calendars online and in its stores, and in participating wholesale stores. The calendar retails at £19.90. Read More:  jewelry magazines online