Luxury watch dealer Anthony Farrer pleaded guilty late last year to defrauding clients in a scheme with Ponzi-type elements.
From Vicenzaoro Dubai: Yoko London
Yoko London unveiled a number of new jewels at the show, including on-trend items like ear jackets and multi-finger rings and pieces where its pearls are set with black or rose gold.
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New contemporary jewelry included multi-finger rings, ear cuffs and ear jackets as well as ear threaders, which are one continuous chain that is threaded through the ear and hangs both in front of and behind the lobe.
The brand also is mixing new metal looks with its classic pearls, with a focus on both the new “Blue Rose” collection, pairing grey/blue Tahitian pearls and 18-karat rose gold, or black gold combined with South Sea and Tahitian pearls to offer a dramatic and edgy look.
CEO Michael Hakimian said that they had received positive feedback on their newest pieces at the Dubai show, which went well for the brand, but that Yoko London is really taking off in the United States.
Yoko London will be exhibiting at the Couture show in Las Vegas next month.
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