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auray’s the Diamond Center in Hot Springs welcomed Arkansas media and bloggers to an exclusive jewelry fashion show just for them on Tuesday, November 1. Those attending unwound after a day full of deadlines with wine, apple cider and light hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the latest trends in jewelry, including brilliant diamonds with 80 facets instead of the traditional 58. These diamonds, known as Lauradiant, are exclusive to Lauray’s and provide the wearer twice the sparkle and brilliance. Attendees were introduced to other designer jewelry lines as well, including woven sterling silver mesh pieces by Adami & Martucci; American-made sterling silver, diamond, faceted onyx and yellow gold necklaces and bracelets by Alwand Vahan; and designer purses by Debbie Brooks, a New York pop artist turned purse and accessory designer. Brooks’ works can be found exclusively at art galleries, jewelry stores and boutiques, and Lauray’s carries a broad range of her purses, wallets and totes. Mark and Patti Fleischner, owners of Lauray’s the Diamond Center, greeted the journalists, photographers and bloggers while associates Shannon Branstetter, Milli
Fowler, Michel Gutman and Kim Kelso assisted them in trying on pieces and educating them on the different aspects of each designer line. In addition to Adami & Martucci, Alwand Vahan, Debbie Brooks and Lauradiant, Lauray’s carries jewelry by John Hardy, Angelique de Paris, Elle, Henri Daussi, Pandora, Caerleon, Jude Frances and Hidalgo as well as Bulova watches. Lauray’s the Diamond Center is a family-owned and operated, third-generation jewelry store in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. The owner, Mark Fleischner, has continued the tradition for three generations while maintaining the meticulous standards he learned from his parents and grandparents. Lauray’s offers the latest in jewelry style and fashion at the most affordable price for its customers. The store also offers an extensive collection of loose diamonds and one of the largest selections of semi-mountings in the area as well as featuring a number of designer lines. The store prides itself on its knowledgeable, professional staff and is proud of its reputation of providing affordable excellence. For more information about Lauray’s, visit www.Laurays.com.
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Sterling silver mesh piece from Adami & Martucci, All pieces plated with rhodium, black rhodium, or yellow or rose gold mesh. Incredibly lightweight, can be worn with any outfit and very affordable. 3.28-carat natural, fancy yellow diamond, radiant cut, internally flawless, surrounded by 65 carats of diamonds. Platinum and 18K yellow gold setting.
Pop artist Debbie Brooks’ purses.
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Alwand Vahan pieces can be custom-made with a variety of gemstone accents as well as in sterling silver or yellow gold. Made in America.
Lauray’s 402 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901 1-800-364-4367 (GEMS) ( 501) 321-2441 Mon.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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