Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 29
Page 30
Page 31
Page 32
Page 33
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36
Page 37
Page 38
Page 39
Page 40
Page 41
Page 42
Page 43
Page 44
Page 45
Page 46
Page 47
Page 48
Page 49
Page 50
Page 51
Page 52
Page 53
Page 54
Page 55
Page 56
Page 57
Page 58
Page 59
Page 60
Page 61
Page 62
Page 63
Page 64
Page 65
Page 66
Page 67
Page 68
Page 69
Page 70
Page 71
Page 72
THERETAIL JEWELER 65Continued to Pg 67 Chris Croteau Joins Madison L Madison L the New York-based manufacturer of gold diamond and precious stone jewelry announced Chris Croteau has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Were thrilled to have Chris become an integral part of our growing company says Eli-Ron Aminoff Executive Vice President. He brings the ideal balance of experience integrity and enthusiasm we want. Prior to his appointment with Madison L Chris had been with Hearts On Fire for over 18 years most recently as Director of Sales and New Business Development. At Hearts On Fire Croteau was worked in sales training and merchandising all key functions of the brand. I fell in love with Madison Ls product and culture added Croteau. I think the opportunity for both independent retail jewelers and for me personally - is great. Indo-fusion with a Modern Twist Ragini Mittal is a jewelry line created by designers Ragini Mittal and her mother Chhaya Agarwal. Their work reflects a distinct fusion between the traditional bright and bold Indian Jewelry design and a western design aesthetic inspired by the rich and vibrant colors of the Indian culture. Headquartered in the Northeast region of the US and in New Delhi Ragini Mittal is able to utilize the inspirations from both geographic areas and beautifully incorporate the influences into all of the collections. The newest collection Mari time has arrived. Inspired by the essence and enchantment of the ocean this collection of necklaces bracelets and earrings explores the colors mystery and allure of the deep. With pieces boasting oceanic elements and materials such as pearls colored glass gold and other nautical themes. Raginis collection is a true nautical expression where strength beauty and the delicate balance of nature are all present. Ragini Mittal represents todays feminine and fun woman as well as the powerful and bold modern woman. Each featured piece is handcrafted in New Delhi by local artisans. Empowerment and hand-craftsmanship are Ragini Mittals core values. Mittal works with and employs a group of four women living in New Delhi who assemble all of Mittals designs by hand and offer artisan work. This collaboration gives these women a chance to financially provide for their families and for most of the women is their only source of income. In helping women in this way Ragini Mittal is able to offer empowerment to young women through entrepreneurship and is able to stay well-connected to their communities. For more information visit www.raginimittal.com Jewelers Mutual Earned 29th Consecutive A Ratings From A.M. Best A.M. Best Company one of the worlds most respected insurance rating and information sources has awarded Jewelers Mutual Insurance its 29th consecutive A rating signifying a strong significantly secure insurance company. Founded in 1913 Jewelers Mutual is the only insurer dedicated solely to serving the jewelry industry in the United States and Canada serving both commercial jewelry businesses and personal jewelry owners. Jewelers Mutual is headquartered in Neenah Wisconsin. We at Jewelers Mutual are proud to be recognized by A.M. Best Company as a strong financially secure institution said Jewelers Mutuals President and CEO Scott Murphy. We will continue to focus on successful business practices and leading the jewelry insurance category. In their review A.M. Bests rating references Jewelers Mutual Insurance Companys strong risk-adjusted capitalization operatingresultsandliquidity.TheratingsalsoconsiderJewelers Mutuals excellent risk management practices and reputation as the nations leading insurance company specializing in jewelry insurance and the jewelry industry. The rating also recognizes