JNA Awards Reveals 2016 Judging Criteria, Opens Online Registration

The judging criteria for the fifth edition of the annual JNA Awards is finalized and online registration is open to give companies and individuals from the jewelry and gemstone industry more time to review the entry rules and criteria before the submission period begins in early March.

The JNA Awards, organized by the publication Jewellery News Asia, is regarded as one of the jewelry and gemstone industry’s highest honors, recognizing enterprises and individuals that have demonstrated excellence, leadership, innovation and have made positive contributions to their businesses and communities, with a focus on achievements in Asia.

“As organizer of the JNA Awards, we find it very promising to see steady growth in quality entries over the past four years,” said Letitia Chow, founder of JNA, director of Business Development - Jewellery Group at UBM Asia, and chair of the JNA Awards judging panel. “We are also opening registration early to enable interested parties to study the categories and determine which are most appropriate to them prior to the submission period.”

Chow added that the geographical region of the awards has been expanded to include Greater China and Korea and the manufacturing categories have been consolidated.

“It is very encouraging to see the JNA Awards continuously making improvements on the criteria and entry procedure to make the judging process more efficient and more reflective of current industry aspirations,” said Albert Cheng, World Gold Council advisor and JNA Awards judge.

“A constant refinement of the judging criteria is crucial in maintaining the relevancy and rigor of the awards; helping the judges to better assess, compare and select the best entries,” added James Courage, JNA Awards judging panel member since its inception in 2012.

The JNA Awards 2016 is supported by Headline Partners Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook, together with Diarough Group, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies, Shanghai Diamond Exchange, and Guangdong Land Holdings Limited serving as Honoured Partners.

The period for the submission of entries will run from March to April 2016. Click here to register online and review all the category criteria and rules of entry.

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Fashion Jewelry Cure For Your Tic Tic Boom

Fashion Jewelry to the rescue for your TIC. TIC. BOOM. Anxiety.  You know, those BOTHERSOME life questions that we don't have the real answers to? Like…Will I ever be happy? Why hasn't the right one come along yet? Will I always work at a dead-end job? Will I ever get my dream apartment/home? Cityrocka Perry gets that it's not always easy facing the day-to-day challenges of this crazy world, but a STYLE ACCESSORY ASSIST is on the way. Someone please dial 911, yeah. yeah. Not necessary, all thanks to British genius Designer BAbe  Charlotte Garnett and her very own worrisome tendencies.

About Charlotte Garnett's Anti-Anxiety Fashion Jewelry

Quit toying with the buttons on your blouse and focus on this very fashionable blog post. So yup, Charlotte Garnett isn't just the owner of Charlotte Garnett Jewellery Design. She's also a client. Turns out that she was super stressed to the max while attending her final year at a fancy art school. Instead of flipping out, Garnett decided to channel that energy into a positive; one that would benefit her and the many friends of hers who experiencing the same thing. A collection WAS BORN. Cure For the Itch, is comprised of 3 sub collections, each targeted at relieving repetitive anxiety actions like nail-biting, chain-smoking or fidgeting. Each fashion jewellery piece is specially crafted to promote a relaxed spirit of playfulness and fun

Why You Need to Break Your Bad Habits Now

Because you outchea in these street looking all crazy, that's why. And besides that, nail-biting, constantly fiddling with your clothes, and endless smoking are making people think exactly what how Luanne de Lesseps is—-so be cool. Don't be like, all uncool. And this fashion accessories blogger doesn't think that it can get any easier to fix your bad habit. You just stick them in your pocket or wear one of the baubles out, with no one being the wiser. And if someone does ask, it even sounds cool to say that you're wearing a spinner ring like the one pictured above.

You know you want to run your fingers along these jewelry pieces right now.

Getting that urge to chain smoke? No—you're good.

Still, not quite sold? Then perhaps you might want to find your calm in crystals. Google it. They are rumored to help with depression and a host of other nervous triggers. Until next time, I'm off to shave my head,  twist my legs into a yoga pose and locate my ZEN.

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Michael Kors Accessories 2016 Turned Me Into A Stalker…

Michael Kors knows a thing or two about the details—why it’s essential to have them, and how to snatch our attention with all things shiny. Darn him for making me LOVE him for what he masterminds. In the business since 1981, this designer with nearly 35 years of fashion expertise has gone on to prove that he’s not new to this, he’s true to this. MK here, MK there, whatever MK makes, the fashionistas want it all. And although it’s true that there’s something to be said for a simple design, sometimes the draw is in craving that more is more product that is intentionally overdone. Yes Cityrocka Perry said intentionally; as in Michael Kors is heck-yeah purposeful in all of his style choices. Hello—he was a designer for Celine at one point guys, which means that he’s very minimalist capable as well. Let’s give respect where respect is due. Michael, you can be modest, but this style accessories blogger is going to continue to write boastfully on your behalf. Michael Kors is a CFDA Award Womens Wear Designer of the Year recipient, a Project Runway Alumni, and he’s got flagship stores in most major cities. Wait—why am I so amped up when no one is even debating me on the subject? LoL. It’s time for me to exercise calm, the opposite of #nochill. So, let’s get into it, what the majority of the world loves about Michael Kors and what we’re stalking for this upcoming 2016 New Year. All photos are straight from the super source on Michaelkors.com.

I have a fondness for all of the colors Mr.Michael Kors, but Every girl wants a gray bag. No really, every one of us does, but it has to be in the proper neutral shade of gray.

M.K. hit the ball out of the park with this one, and then he stepped it up by adding pyramid studs.

Cityrocka is sensing a theme here….. It’s a new take on 70’s fashion, but with a modern twist. I’ll take the shades, the bag and the belt…..

Color Block – The color combinations are BOMB aren’t they? It looks really expensive, that brown white and black. Again, the sandals, the bag, the belt.

They can all be styled so many ways .

This M.K. watch in All Black Everything. Dare I say that it makes me want to become a better person and never be tardy for anything again?

And while we’re on the subject of watches….*Gasp. Somebody resuscitate this jewelry girl. She needs two strong doses of M.K. bold jewelry

on her wrist STAT. OMG. Cityrocka Perry would volunteer to give perfect strangers the time all day….

Gotta run. No really, I’ve gotta run right now, to get this M.K. Bag and sneaker style. How gorgeous and edgy are they?

M.K. Brings us classic sneakers with a fringe detail and gold hardware. Who wants a pair?

These. Michael. Kors. Suede . Gabby. Shoes. Are. Everything. They make any foot look alluring, dressed up or dressed down.

Michael Kors had updated the fanny pack to a logo leather pouch belt combination created for just for the It-Girls. And Cityrocka Perry is fully here for it.

 On a shirt dress, or around a vneck? Yes please.

This horizontal striped Michael Kors Glitter Smart Phone Case will exemplify that you’re someone with great taste—and you’ll also be BLINGY as you use it.

Well, I could’ve gone on and on until the break of dawn with more M.K. Accessories, but all good things must come to an end. Now as for the Michael Kors Gossip?  Too messy.

Besides, this Chick wants to see FREE M.K. Trinkets in her future, so I’ll leave the dirty work for someone else to handle. It’s all for you though…but don’t believe everything that

you read. Michael Kors, are we GOOD?

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Fine New Looks From Swarovski

I think Swarovski is on to something with its new spring/summer 2016 collection.

Many of the pieces offered in the line look like high-end fine jewelry, from elegant statement necklaces to on-trend earring styles. Pair this aesthetic with Swarovski being a well-known name among consumers, and you’ve got an affordable line with potential.

Here are my top picks from Swarovski’s new Sea of Sparkle collection, all of which I think offer great sale-ability, wearability and style.

 
The Exist necklace, which features a ribbon design in a rose-gold plated base metal with clear crystal pavé ($169) and goes with the Exist double-ring, also made in a rose-gold plated base metal with clear crystal pavé ($149)

The “Torque” necklace is a true statement piece in a rose-gold plated metal with clear crystal pavé. The organically-shaped piece is made with a spring-hinge closure mechanism ($249).

 
The glamorous “Edify” necklace, also in a rose-gold plated metal with Swarovski’s crystal pearls ($299). The matching Edify cuff also has the V-shaped structure of the necklace and is made with the same materials with the addition of clear crystal pavé ($125).

The “Exact” bangle, available in multiple sizes, offers a fluid silhouette in a rose-gold plated metal with clear crystal pavé ($169).

   
The Creativity earrings, left, are made in a rhodium-plated metal with crystal pavé and are meant to be worn with the small hoop on the front of the earlobe and the larger hoops behind the earlobe, like a jacket ($99). The Edify earrings, at right, are in a rose-gold plated metal with crystal pearls and crystal pavé ($89).

The “Except” double ring offers an open-shank silhouette in a rhodium-plated metal with “Light Azore Moonlight” crystals and crystal pavé ($149).

Of course, it couldn’t be a Swarovski story without a little color. The “Eglantine” necklace, inspired by aquatic flora, features an array of colored crystals in a palladium-plated metal ($299).

 
Swarovski’s “Daytime” watches, made with a stainless steel case set with 48 clear crystals on the bezel, a 34 mm dial, index markers and the Swarovski swan logo at 12 o’ clock. These timepieces feature a Swiss quartz movement and come in a variety of colors ($249 to $299).

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