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New ideas and jewellery art at "Jewelry Star" prize in Moscow

09 december 2014

As jewellery market changes rapidly, how do we incentivise the public towards new jewellery collections?
"Jewelry Star" Professional jewellery promotion prize introduces new collections on December 15, 2014. The event is held at Luciano luxury restaurant, which is situated in business, cultural and historical center of Moscow. This is the forth "Jewelry Star" prize so far.
The gala night and distribution of awards will commence in a form of Private Party next Monday. There are several companies that have specific projects aimed at the promotion of their jewellery brands, and they will also be a part of the event, reports the Jewelry Garden Magazine, which is the promoter of the prize.
Celebrities, politicians and members of the “Delovaya Rossiya” Public Organization along with media representatives will congratulate the most notable jewellery companies.
On this Pre-New Year event guests can choose their gifts for the upcoming celebration and be inspired by new ideas and unique jewellery collections not only by domestic, but also by international jewellery houses.
Media partners of the event are WORLD FASHION CHANNEL, Russian Jewelley Network, Millionaire International Magazine, EXCLUSIVE Magazine, Banking Analytics Journal and Rough&Polished News Agency.

Veronica Novoselova, Rough&Polished