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Jewelers of America’s Jewelry Information Center hosted an Editor Preview event on Feb. 28 for members of the press to check out the pieces offered by few of its member brands.
JA’s Jewelry Information Center held an Editor Preview event on Feb. 28 for editors and bloggers alike to get the chance to see a number of its member brands in person. The event was held at the Bryant Park Hotel in Manhattan and offered light bites in addition to the jewelry viewing.
Jewelers of America’s Jewelry Information Center hosted an Editor Preview event on Feb. 28 for members of the press to check out the pieces offered by few of its member brands. This spring event included Platinum Guild International, Jacqueline Fine Jewelry, Ti Sento Milano, Mi Moneda, and Le Vian.
Meanwhile, watchmaker 88 Rue du Rhone was the official watch partner for the Miami International Film Festival last weekend.
On March 7, the Swiss watch brand hosted the opening night party for the festival, which was held at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in the city, with a number of Hollywood stars in attendance.
88 Rue du Rhone also held an after-party on Sunday for actor John Turturro, known for movies such as Secret Window and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, to fete his Career Achievement Award. The party was held at the Area 31 Restaurant at the Epic Hotel.
Flip through the slideshow to see highlights from both events.
JA’s Jewelry Information Center held an Editor Preview event on Feb. 28 for editors and bloggers alike to get the chance to see a number of its member brands in person. The event was held at the Bryant Park Hotel in Manhattan and offered light bites in addition to the jewelry viewing.
Mi Moneda, which means “My Coin” in Spanish, offers coins in many different styles and colors to put in interchangeable pendants or rings. The brand was started by designer Michelle Mentrop, pictured left, in Amsterdam in 2009.
Le Vian also had a table at the preview for press to take a look at a few of the company’s latest offerings, showcasing a range of colored stones and spring-friendly designs.
Pictured here is Amanda Tropila of the Platinum Guild International, who was at the Editor Preview to showcase select pieces of platinum jewelry from participating brands, including Gumuchian, Kristin Hanson, Simon G., and Blue Nile, among others.
Jacqueline Diani of Jacqueline Fine Jewelry was at the JIC event to showcase both her heirloom collection featuring platinum styles as well as her Jacqueline Too collection featuring 18-karat gold pieces.
A number of celebrities took part in the opening night celebration for the Miami International Film Festival, which was held at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami on March 7.
Actress Anne Hathaway, of Les Misérables, was in attendance at the opening night festivities on the red carpet.
A number of watches from 88 Rue du Rhone’s Double 8 Origin Collection were on display at the event and available for guests to try on during the evening.
Elena Vertlib, 88 Rue du Rhone’s brand manager of North America, is seen here on the left, along with Beau Hequin of Morays Jewelers in Miami, at Turturro’s Career Achievement Tribute after-party in Miami.
Vertlib with Turturro himself at the after-party; Turturro currently has his sixth directorial effort and three acting roles in post-production, and is nearing 100 acting roles since 1980.
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