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Peyton_Kelley

Gemstones, Birthdays, the Basel Jewelry Show, and Why My Waistline Keeps Expanding!

by on ‎03-28-2014 03:49 PM

Sorry that I haven’t been in better touch but it has been a hectic few months.  We were having a terrible blizzard here in Pennsylvania the day of January Gem Day and I had to leave the finale a little early.  A very nice guy from security was making one last run in the snow and offered to take me to my home.  


I was leaving the next morning for vacation but because of the storm, was stuck at home for two days.  Finally, after a quick holiday, I headed to Vicenza for the Jewelry Fair, to see what new direction and colors were highlighted.   From there, I flew directly to Thailand and then Hong Kong to work on new gemstones, Vault Discoveries, and Master Cut Gemstones.  Wow, I can’t wait to share what I found.  I can’t share details with you yet, but a couple of hints.  One of my favorite gemstones from a mine that has been closed for almost 100 years that produced gems fit for a Queen.  Another stone is a beautiful blue/violet stone that is only found in one location in the world and weighs over 10 cts each.  The finest color I have ever seen.


Back in the States for two days, it was time to head to the Tucson Gem Show.  This is the largest gemstone show in the world and where we always find new colors of gemstones and gem opportunities.  A week of fabulous gemstones and Mexican food added not only to our great gem offerings but also to my waistline.


Two weeks later, I flew to Shreveport, LA to celebrate my Mothers 90th Birthday.  She is doing great and we had a fabulous dinner and visit.   When we asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she replied “I want to go whale watching on Cape Cod."  My brothers and sisters and I are taking her up the second week of May and really looking forward to it.


My mother's birthday


Today, I am leaving for the Basel Jewelry Show in Switzerland.   This is one of the most important jewelry shows in the world as it is where most of the trends, directions, and colors start.  Many of the most famous designers in the world are showcased there and I often run into some of the most celebrated American jewelry designers.


Please take a look at the photos at the bottom of this blog and see if you can identify any of the locations.  I am planning on posting some of the fabulous finds and scenes from the upcoming Basel Jewelry Show on my Facebook page and on my blog so please tune in and let me know what you think.


Take care,


Peyton



 



 

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