Madoff Jewels to be Auctioned

MADOFF DIAMOND RING TO BE AUCTIONED

The diamond ring once owned by Ruth and Bernie Madoff is scheduled to be sold at auction by the US Marshall’s Service as well as numerous other pieces of fine jewelry once owned by the pair.
The ring is a 10.54 cts. emerald-cut diamond—VS2 in clarity and F in color—the center stone in a handmade platinum mounting with two baguette diamonds with a total weight of .90 cts. flanking each side. The center stone bears the certificate No. 8376741 from the Gemological Institute of America.
More than 400 pieces of personal property, including the fine jewelry, will be sold during a live and online auction in New York City held on November 13.

The property was forfeited and seized in connection with the criminal prosecution of Bernard L. Madoff by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York. Proceeds will be deposited into the United States Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund to compensate the victims of the multi-billion dollar fraud.

SOBRAL USA CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

The Sobral Retail shop at 412 W. Broadway, in the Soho area of New York City, celebrated its first anniversary on October 14th. An ever smiling Sobral flew in from Rio de Janeiro to share in the festivities. The Sobral family, including both relatives and those associated with the enterprise, happily mingled with Sobral devotees to a Latin beat, sharing champagne and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the gleaming showcases filled with the Sobral oeuvre—jewelry and objects fashioned from resin. Sobral took the occasion to launch his latest line, created in homage to Kandinsky. To view the rest of the line go to www.sobralusa.com. Sobral’s work will be featured in an article in an upcoming issue of Adornment.

ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF JEWELRY & RELATED ARTS TO SPONSOR JEWELRY EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK CITY

ASJRA is going to sponsor an exhibition at the Forbes Gallery, New York City from April 9-June 25, 2011 entitled "Jewelry Artists of the Hudson Valley".

Elyse Zorn Karlin, ASJRA co-director, will be the guest curator for the exhibition which will include the work of Jennifer Trask, Tom Herman, Jamie Bennett, Pat Flynn, Sergey Jivetin and several other artists.

A special tour of the exhibition will be offered to ASJRA members... the date is yet to be determined.
We are looking for additional sponsors for the exhibition to help underwrite some of the associated costs. If you know any company that might be interested in being a sponsor please pass the information on to them. Sponsors will have their names displayed prominently in the exhibition and at the opening reception. We are seeking small donations from several companies.