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Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Delaware, Maryland, Southern New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Telephone: 610-337-9292

Email: info@superfitinc.com

Upcoming Chapter Events

June 9, 2008

Palladium: The Right White Choice

Presented by Kate Peterson

7 p.m. at Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers

7845 Wisconsin Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

"It is a jeweler's dream, a consumer's opportunity, and a pure, natural hidden treasure." - Scott Kay

PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 3, 2008

WJA MEMBERS:  $35.00 includes hors d’ oeuvres and drinks

POTENTIAL MEMBERS:  $45.00 includes hors d’ oeuvres and drinks

Check Payable to: WJA MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER

Mail to: Alexan Cerna

5813 Clapham Road

Alexandria, VA 22315

Even though Palladium has only been recently reintroduced to the jewelry industry, the excitement about this naturally white luxury metal is very high. The number of designers, manufacturers producing Palladium jewelry, has increased to more than 50 companies in less than one year.   The potential for Palladium is amazing! 

As with every new stone, metal or jewelry trend however, Palladium sales can still fall apart at the counter if the retail salesperson is not prepared with both the facts and the appropriate methods for communicating information to the customer.

In this program, sponsored by the Palladium Alliance International and presented by Kate Peterson, you’ll learn all you need to know about this amazing metal:  the features, benefits and consumer applications that will put YOU on the cutting edge of fashion, design and innovation with today’s customer.

For more information call or email

Kirann at 410-730-3141 kirann@kirann.com  or

Alexan at 703-719-0092 alexan@alexanfinejewelry.com

www.womensjewelry.org

Recent Chapter Events

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Annual Networking Event and Dinner
Phila, PA at 6:00 pm

Sponsored by: Rio Tinto Diamonds
Keynote speaker: Mark Smelzer, Publisher for JCK

Ristorante La Buca

Monday, May 5, 2008

Mount Vernon in Spring

Featuring: LYNNE LOUBE, G.G., Master Gemologist, Appraiser

Presents: “GEMS OF ENDEARMENT”

The Jewelry of Martha & George Washington in the collection at Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October

Jewelry Making Event

King of Prussia, PA

September

Business Seminar

During the Pennsylvania Jewelers Association Annual Convention

Harrisburg, PA

April 30

Lagos Factory Tour

Philadelphia, PA

Click here to view the save the date announcement.

April 23

Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem

Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History

Washington, DC

Presented by the DC/VA/MD Affiliate of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Click here to view the invitation and registration information.

March 20

Annual Networking Dinner

Ristorante LaBuca, Philadelphia, PA

6:00 PM

Jim Donovan of CBS3 will present “How to Get Media Attention on Your Business.”

$50 Members/$55 Nonmembers

Save $5 by pre-registering by March 12!

For more information or to register, please call 610-337-9292.

Sponsored by Pease & Curren

WJA-PA is now the Mid-Atlantic Chapter

As a testament to the strength and momentum of the growing Pennsylvania Chapter (it’s five years old and now has 55 members in the Keystone state), WJA National has expanded the affiliate’s domain to include nearby states and regions that lack a WJA presence. States include Delaware, Maryland, Southern New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The new Chapter name is WJA Mid-Atlantic. New duties include encouraging growth in adopted territories, offering financial and mentoring support to interested parties.

WJA Mid-Atlantic Hosts Seminar at the Pennsylvania Jewelers Convention

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosted another business seminar at the Annual PJA Convention in Harrisburg, Pa. Author and television personality, Soni Diamond, educated jewelers on the values of networking during an afternoon session. Tea and scones were offered, compliments of the Chapter. Diamond sold copies of her “Life’s A Pitch” book to jewelers after her talk.

WJA Mid-Atlantic unveils a second fundraiser

A second piece of jewelry-themed merchandise was recently unveiled by the Chapter to help raise money for its educational endeavors. Oversized diamond engagement ring key holders are now for sale for $20, and feature a Keystone-shaped tag that reads “WJA-PA Chapter.” Tags are provided courtesy of King of Prussia-based Superfit, maker of hinged ring shanks. To purchase, contact Jennifer Heebner at (267) 481-4120.

WJA Mid-Atlantic Meets Joan Rivers at JCK Show

Board members Gena Alulis, Jennifer Heebner, and Deb Yonick caught up with celebrity Joan Rivers after her keynote speech at the JCK Jewelry Show in Las Vegas. The trio gave Rivers two Chapter t-shirts, which were inspired by a remark made by the comedian: “I don’t exercise. If God wanted me to bend over, He would have put diamonds on the floor.” The quote is printed on the back of shirts; the front features diamonds. Proceeds from shirt sales fund educational venues for the Chapter.

WJA Mid-Atlantic Sponsors Spa Event in York, Pa.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter members recently participated in a day of pampering in York, Pa. Highlights of the day included manicures, facials, cosmetic tips and products, and a mini jewelry show and sale by Silpada.