The jewel is a physical object with temporal added value. As an artistic concept, it also reflects both the spirit of the times and the ideals of humanity that transcend time. This is by far the most stable segment of the luxury market, as people continue to prioritize long-term investments in precious metals and rare gemstones. The marketing strategy of the industry is based on the ideas of cultural heritage and intergenerational heritage. Diamonds are forever, as the saying goes. In 2018, an unlikely turn of events turned the history of jewelry arts and mineralogical sciences upside down. From the invention of the wheel and the sail to the printing press and the cotton gin and now virtual reality, fashion writ large has been integral to sustaining socio-economic progress. However, he has rarely made such (literally) earth-shattering discoveries. To encounter sacred jewelsthe only jeweler in the world with extremely rare gemstones from the Holy Land.

This family saga reads like the twists and turns of a hit streaming series. After World War II, Hanan Taub, the only one of 12 siblings to survive the Holocaust, opened the first diamond polishing factory in Netanya, the first officially designated city in the new nation of Israel. In time, it would become the heart of the diamond trade in the region. His son Avi Taub developed one of the first international jewelry chains and then staked his family reputation and life savings on…a prophecy. The end Rabbi of Lubavitch once spoke of gemstone deposits in the Kishon River and Mount Carmel regions of Israel. The idea went against all the scientific know-how of the time. For nearly two decades, Taub has invested in exploration and excavation. Lo and behold, the quest revealed previously known and unknown gem types tucked deep within the Holy Land. The new Carmel Sapphire has been chosen by the International Mineralogical Association as its Mineral of the year 2018. The state has granted the company exclusive mining and manufacturing rights to honor its commitment to science and faith. Tali Shalem Taub and her brothers, Yosef and Mendy Taub, took over the management of the company after the death of their father and launched sacred jewels. Then, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on supply chains and consumer confidence.

Today, the brand is reentering the post-pandemic luxury market with renewed meaning. I reached out to Tali Shalem to find out more about launching a global brand amid the global pandemic, why style works as an interfaith ambassador, and what it’s like to be a woman in a historically orthodox industry. represented by men and how that fits into Israeli technology. savvy fashion diplomacy strategy.

Few brands can cite “a miracle” as their origin story! Tobi Rubinstein in his book The House of Faith and Fashion suggests Gd as “the first and the first tailor”. What role does spirituality play in your design business?

It’s an interesting question to ask. “Almighty God did a wonderful thing, He hid them [the gems] in the depths of the earth.” When our father heard these words in 1988, he began a scientifically amazing travels for one reason only – faith. Now our company scientifically demonstrates some kind of divine intervention in this country. For twenty years we have pioneered exploration techniques, pushed for advanced new regulations and changed the common perception of what is possible in this field. We are big believers in positive thinking and divine providence. What motivates us to pursue this mission with strength is the understanding that we have had the privilege of being the ones to reveal these precious gems to the world and to control how they are positioned in the market.

Beyond the Jewish diaspora, who is the audience for your creations?

When you wear jewelry that comes from the depths of the holiest land in the world, it’s all about tangible spirituality. This direct physical connection to divinity needs no explanation for all believers in the God of Abraham. Our current clients who share the tradition of the Abrahamic religions come from the United States, European Union, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Holy Gems is the luxury jewelry manufacturer that works with stones much rarer than diamonds and is priced accordingly. Our mother, Michaela Taub, is an internationally renowned jewelry designer. She gives these rare pearls their real “scene” in a luxurious classic style inspired by ancient texts. The coins also appeal to those who appreciate the historic nature of this unique investment asset.

How can an art jewelry brand engage in the digitization of creative and business practices?

We are constantly developing our e-commerce expertise. In terms of production, we use the most advanced imaging and 3D printing technologies. Since each of our pieces has a gemological certificate confirming with unparalleled transparency the source of the exact gemstone incorporated into it, this helps to promote and develop blockchain traceability. We explore NFT options for our tech-savvy customers while finding the right platform experienced with extremely rare and unique products.

What other jewelry designers influence and inspire your work?

The prestigious Bezalel The Academy of Art and Design was established in Israel in 1906. It is named after Bezalel ben-Uri, the first Jewish designer in history, who is also mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Exodus. According to the Torah, he was able to understand the divine will and translate its immense holiness into something practical and tangible.

What has been your professional background in a historically conservative industry?

When I joined the Shefa in Israel (GM) Ltd mining company to apprentice under the direction of my father, I spent all my time learning, learning, learning. About jewels, about precious stones, about business, about life and faith. I became his “right arm” and after his death, the shareholders approved my leadership position. Now the CEO (me), chief designer and flagship store manager are all women. Working in perfect sync with Mandy Taub and Yosef Taub, respectively responsible for mining and operations and business development. The company prides itself on integrating and diversifying its teams with people from all walks of life, including those in the Arab sector. We highly appreciate everything Our employees. We try to move faster than the new generation. Our role is not to invent something new, but to preserve the visionary heritage of this land and its people, the value of the jewels and their stories. The future demands the highest degree of authenticity in our commitment to the rich and storied history of craftsmanship in the Middle East.

How has the brand supported its creative and business talents during the pandemic?

First of all, thank God, none of our workers suffered health injuries. Second, the State of Israel is to be commended for helping to compensate all workers during the forced closures. From our side, we have ensured that our staff receive all the rights and benefits they deserve in full. Immediately after the lifting of the last restrictions, our fifteen full-time employees (and several dozen part-time employees) were happy to return to work on site. The epidemic was a shocking surprise, but we affirmed very quickly that everything was under divine guardianship. We have invested time in refining our strategies to reflect the fact that in times of global uncertainty, people turn to mobile and tradable products that provide them with economic security. Now that the world has finally “opened up”, we see growing international interest in our intriguing story.

To succeed in the creative industries, what is the relationship between technical know-how, creative sense and luck?

Any high-quality business needs luck or divine blessing, especially in the complex and competitive world of luxury goods and services. Without deviating from the fundamentals, success now depends above all on your ability to stand out and easily identify with what you represent, because customers want to align consumer choices and their fundamental values.

What is the most pressing question on your mind right now?

Personally, my only question as a believer is when the Messiah will come to solve the real problems of the world. On a commercial level, we strive to raise awareness of the existence of gemstones in the Holy Land in a way that respects everything they represent for so many people through time.

New York—A former employee faces charges for allegedly stealing millions from the jewelry store where he worked since late 2014.

Lopez was the accountant for New York-based jewelry company Julie Vos, which uses materials such as pearls and imported glass set with 24-karat gold-plated brass in its designs.

He allegedly stole $2.8 million from the company between September 2014 and April 2021.

According to Bragg’s office, Lopez “regularly but quietly” transferred sums of money from Julie Vos’ business account to her own bank and credit card accounts, hiding the transfers as business expenses.

He used the stolen money to pay for leisure and luxury items, the prosecutor’s office said, including high-end travel, jewelry, clothing and cars.

The theft was discovered in April 2021, when American Express asked the company about several transactions from its accounts to pay the charges on Lopez’s personal AmEx card.

The Manhattan DA Bureau’s Major Economic Crimes Bureau began investigating financial irregularities in the accounts of the company Lopez oversaw in May 2021, ultimately alleging he stole more than $2.8 million from the company on thousands of transfers.

The date of his next trial was not available at press time.

A former New York-based jewelry company accountant, Julie Vos, is accused of stealing more than $2.8 million from the company.

He allegedly committed the crimes between September 2014 and April 2021, according to a press release from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. Francisco Lopez, 36, is charged in an indictment by the Supreme Court of New York State grand theft in the first degree. and first degree criminal possession of stolen property.

“Francisco Lopez is accused of taking advantage of his insider access to steal nearly $3 million from a New York-based company over seven years,” Bragg said.

“I thank the talented investigators and prosecutors in my Office who followed the money, uncovering thousands of fraudulent transfers, to obtain this indictment. We are committed to protecting our city’s businesses from all kinds of theft, including insider fraud.

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Two sisters never imagined that their dark struggles with infertility would spawn a business that would empower other women to tap into their own inner strength and overcome adversity. Third generation jewelers Christina Baribault-Ortiz and Raeann Baribault Schwartz created The Power to B bracelets; portable words of encouragement to remind women of all ages that they are not alone. Today, in May, the official month dedicated to all mothers, they are feeding the dreams of other couples who want to start a family by creating a bespoke charity bracelet to benefit the Hope for Fertility Foundation.

GLASTONBURY, Conn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — One in eight couples in the United States struggles with some form of infertility. The biggest obstacle for most of them to start fertility treatments is money. To ease this financial burden, the founders of The power of B inspiring collection of fine jewelry designed a personalized bracelet to benefit the Hope for Fertility Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between infertility and fertility. Specifically, the charity will receive 20% of the proceeds from each purchase of the special edition Hope for Fertility bracelet during May, the month dedicated to all mothers.

“As women who have overcome our own fertility challenges to become mothers, we are privileged to remove one of the barriers for other couples who dream of starting a family,” said Christina Baribault-Ortizwho created The Power to B bracelets with powerful phrases with his sister Raeann Baribault Schwartz. “This collaboration beautifully combines our passion for fashion with our commitment to philanthropy.”

Christina explains that Power to B bracelets encourage everyone to B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless by connecting the cursive phrases with a colorful cord or chain. The Hope of Fertility Memorial Bracelet will be blue and gold, the organization’s signature colors to represent both tranquility and power. The bracelet, which sells for $68 is available on The Power to B website.

“We are honored to be the recipient of this Power to B initiative,” said Angela Williams, president of the Hope for Fertility Foundation. “On average, an IVF cycle costs $12,000 for $15,000, and most insurance companies do not cover the treatment. All members of the Hope for Fertility Council understand firsthand how infertility can lead to large amounts of debt, depression and despair. For this reason, we want to offer help to as many couples as possible.”

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In 2016, Chase and Tedi Palmer started the non-profit organization with a mission to raise awareness about infertility, provide financial support for couples and, above all, restore hope in the lives of couples who feel there is none no.

Tedi shares that the name of the foundation is based on two key words: “hope”, because having a family is a very real possibility and couples are not alone in the process and secondly, “fertility”, to focus on the positive, no stress IN fertility, since this word is associated with heartache, struggle and desire.

“We chose The Hope for Fertility Foundation for our first charitable partnership because both of our organizations are built on the power of a positive mantra versus a negative mantra,” adds Raeann, the strategic powerhouse who brought the brand to life. The Power to B. “We want words to be empowering instead of detrimental.”

Christina is now a mother of two (Scarlet & Kash, 9 & 7) and Raeann is a mum of three (Eva, Zane & Raven, 5, 3 & 1). Each struggled with infertility issues that lasted a combined six years before they were able to conceive. What got them through the darkest time of their lives was their love for each other, as well as the visual messages of positivity they placed around their homes. It inspired third generation jewelers to create beautiful bracelets with powerful phrases to remind women of all ages that they are not alone.

Since launching the styles in 2019, the jewelry line has forged a strong sisterhood of thousands of female customers who wear the bracelets, rings, necklaces to build their inner strength and resilience.

The complete Power to B collection can be purchased online at http://www.ThePowertoB.com or in store at Baribault Jewelers at 81 Rankin Road in Glastonbury, Conn. Additionally, the line is available at both Water Street Jewelers stores at 769 Boston Post Road in Madison, Conn. and 61 Whitfield Street at Guilford, Conn.

About the power of B
Created by sisters and designers Christina Baribault-Ortiz and Raeann Baribault Schwartz in 2019, the Power to B high jewelry collection aims to bring women together in joyful emancipation. the stunner 14k bracelets, necklaces and rings with gold or gold-plated phrases remind women of B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless. Power to B is about being fearless enough to tell the world about your dreams and strong enough to turn them into reality. Learn more about http://www.thepowertob.com.

About the Hope for Fertility Foundation
Founded in 2016, our mission is to bring hope to couples struggling to start or grow their families, by helping them tell their stories, raising awareness about infertility, and providing financial assistance through grants and of fundraisers. We are a 501(c)3 that relies entirely on donations for the sole purpose of helping infertile couples and making a positive impact in the community. To visit http://www.hopeforfertility.org for more information.

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A former New York jewelry company accountant, Julie Vos, was indicted on Monday for stealing more than $2.8 million from her employer to pay for trips, high-end cars, trinkets and clothing.

Francisco Lopez, 36, made thousands of transfers from company accounts to his personal bank account and credit cards between September 2014 and April 2021, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

The Bayside, Queens resident allegedly masked transactions as business expenses matched the company’s expense tally – then used the funds to live large, buy luxuries and take vacations.

The scheme was uncovered last month after American Express questioned Julie Vos about numerous payments made from the jeweler’s accounts to cover charges on Lopez’s personal AmEx, prosecutors alleged.

Lopez pleaded not guilty to robbery and criminal possession of stolen property in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday. His bail was set at $500,000 in cash.

“Francisco Lopez is accused of using his insider access to steal nearly $3 million from a New York-based company over seven years,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

“I thank the talented investigators and prosecutors in my office who followed the money, uncovering thousands of fraudulent transfers, to obtain this indictment.”

Lopez’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Reality TV vet Kristin Cavallari shares her jewelry company Uncommon James turns five: ‘It’s what I’m most proud of professionally’

By Heidi Parker for Dailymail.com

Published: 5.15pm BST, 25 April 2022 | Update: 7:28 p.m. BST, 25 April 2022

Blonde pin-up Kristin Cavallari celebrates a birthday.

On Monday, The Hills vet said his jewelry company Uncommon James was five years old.

‘Happy 5th birthday, @uncommonjames! As I got older I realized that everything in my life has been built up and everything is starting to make sense,” the former reality TV star wrote.

Five is Good: Blonde pin-up girl Kristin Cavallari celebrates a birthday. On Monday, The Hills vet said her jewelry company Uncommon James was five years old; seen last week in the Bahamas

The mother-of-three added: “My journey leading me to launch Uncommon James was the thing I am most grateful for and proud of professionally.

“But it’s first and foremost if you guys, our supporters… I’m forever grateful to you all,” she noted.

Kristin has 4.3 million Instagram followers and her Uncommon James Instagram page has nearly a million.

According to WWD, the company is considered to be in good financial health as it has grown.

She added: “Without you, this business doesn’t exist. So thank you, thank you, thank you. Let’s see what the next 5 years have in store for us…’

She’ll drink to that: ‘Happy 5th birthday, @uncommonjames! As I got older I realized everything in my life has been building blocks and everything is starting to make sense,’ the former reality TV star wrote

Thank you fans! She added: “My journey leading me to launch Uncommon James was the thing I am most grateful for and proud of professionally. “But it’s bc if you guys – our supporters… I’m forever grateful to you all”

The star went on a beach vacation to the Bahamas this month.

She took to Instagram to share plenty of footage from the trip with her hairstylist Justin Anderson.

But on Monday, the star posted older flashback photos that showed the pinup at her best.

She was seen showing off her very toned legs as she wore a long shirt as she modeled her gold jewelry designs.

Long-legged lady resting: On Monday, the star posted older flashback photos that showed the pin-up girl at her best

And the mermaid was also seen in close-up as she wore a cream colored shirt.

It comes after the star was linked to Bachelor vet Tyler Cameron when she posed intimately with the model during a photoshoot.

But he later said they were just friends and he is still single.

Kristin is divorced from former soccer star Jay Cutler, with whom she has three children: Camden, nine, Jaxon, seven, and Saylor, six.

Gold is awesome: This image is from 2020 where she was on a yacht showing off her UJ products

After selling its goods through other suppliers, Fana gets his own house.

The third-generation jewelry maker in business-to-business space has leased 2,158 square feet on the ground floor of 110 Wooster Street in SoHo for its first stand-alone store, Commercial Observer has learned. The deal is for five years with an option to extend for another five years, according to Jane McVerry of Sinvinwho represented the tenant in the transaction.

“We have a wonderfully successful wholesale business, but with limited distribution in our almost literal backyard, we just think the time is right for us to grow the brand at the retail level,” caro boydmarketing director of Fana, said in an email.

As for why the brand chose SoHo for its first store, she said, “Two of our most important brand traits – luxury and art – are in perfect alignment with the neighborhood.”

There was no official rent request because Fana was looking on the block at the same time the former tenant, St. John Knits, decided not to renew his lease, McVerry said. The adjacent space in the property, formerly occupied by the clothing brand Nightingalecurrently asking for $250 per square foot.

Sarah Shannon and Christopher Owls de Sinvin represented the owner, the cooperative 108-114 Wooster Street Societyin the case.

“There has been so much absorption on Wooster Street over the past few months with an influx of popular brands that we’ve had a few offers before we even listed the space,” Shannon said in a statement. “The owner was impressed with Fana’s business and plans for the space, so they were happy to take this transaction off the market.”

Fana took possession of the space on April 4 and is starting construction. The new flagship site will open in August, McVerry said. He joins the shoe industry Pajar Canada and designer clothes for women tunes in the six-story, 10,000-square-foot converted loft.

“We refined this Wooster block early,” McVerry said in a statement. “He had the right vibe and the right bones. When we discovered the opportunity at 110 Wooster, we acted quickly because we knew this one-of-a-kind space was a perfect match for Fana’s elegance and charm.

Fana’s business plans include opening additional outlets in select US neighborhoods over the next five to 10 years, Boyd said.

CHICAGO (WBBM) — A thief was caught on camera in the middle of the night trying to break into a jewelry store in Chicago.

Early Friday morning, a man broke a window, but before he could get in, the building manager came out with a gun.

It’s hard to show merchandise when every Jewels of Chicago customer sees a broken door.

“For me, this store is bread and butter,” said owner Qadar Mohammed.

With plenty of jewelry on display, a man in a blue jacket decided he wanted some for free.

“We can’t predict who’s coming, who’s doing what after hours,” Mohammed said.

Surveillance video shows the man hiding first and when people pass by just before 1 a.m. he waits for them to pass and then peeks out the window.

He leaves for a second, comes back with a heavy metal chain and throws it directly at the glass door.

“The first time he knocked and walked away, he was checking to see if he would hear an alarm,” Jason Quach said.

The man broke a pane of glass, but no alarm went off.

However, Quach, who manages the building, was in the office and heard the commotion.

“I don’t think he expected anyone to be inside,” he said.

The video shows the man taking the chain back to breaking the second glass and discovering who is inside.

“The moment he saw me come out with my gun, he quickly ran away and I just heard ‘no, no, no,'” Quach said.

A different angle of the surveillance video shows Quach running down the stairs with his gun.

Although Quach did not fire a shot, he said he was ready to do so and hoped to scare the man away.

At the last checks, the suspect is not yet in custody.

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