Jewelry Sparkles at Fashion Show Featuring Over 150 Pieces of Jewelry

The jewelry fashion show was produced by Jewelry Information Center, an expert on fine jewelry trends and information

NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fashion and fine jewelry collided on the runway during a recent fashion show produced by Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America (JA).  Over 150 pieces of breathtaking jewelry were perfectly paired with Chloe & Reese cocktail attire for this one-of-a-kind jewelry fashion show.  The jewelry, ranging from sterling silver necklaces to million dollar diamonds, was valued at more than $30 million! 

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"Jewelry is part of fashion; fashion is part of jewelry," says JA Director of Communications Amanda Gizzi. "It was a pleasure to produce this magnitude of a fashion show that proves jewelry has a permanent place on the runway."  

The runway sparkled with jewelry from the following 34 jewelry designers:  A. Link; A.S. Diamonds; AGTA Collection; Ashi Diamonds; Byard F. Brogan; Carelle; Christian Bauer; Corona Jewellery Company; Eli Jewels; Emsaru; Etienne Perret/Diamond Days; Goshwara; The Greenwood Group; Gumuchian; Hearts on Fire; Jack Abraham; Jewelex; Julius Klein; Kara Ross; LAZARE; M. K. Diamonds & Jewelry; Mastoloni; Metalsmiths Sterling; Precision Set; Premier Gem Corporation; Richard Krementz Gemstones; Ritani; Roberto Coin; Royal Asscher; Shogun Pearl; Tov International; True Knots; UNI-Design; and Yael Designs.

The fashion show took place during the prestigious American Gem Society Conclave at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, FL, on April 25.  TEAM Hair and Makeup was the creative force behind the beauty.  Victory Models staffed the stunning models – including Mikaela from "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 16.

To see the footage from the fashion show or learn more about fine jewelry trends, visit www.JIC.org/.

About Jewelry Information Center
Jewelers of America's consumer education arm, Jewelry Information Center (JIC), has provided public relations and marketing services on behalf of the fine jewelry and watch industry since 1946. JIC's website, www.JIC.org, is the online resource for fine jewelry information, including trends and shopping tips.

SOURCE Jewelry Information Center