Distinguished jewelry manufacturer Rafael Jewellery, led by its president Raffy Florencio, launched yet another stunning masterpiece truly deserving of its world-class stature: the Queen’s Heart collection. A remarkable, internationally patented heart-shaped setting formed by two half moons and a princess cut, the Queen’s Heart has an entire collection comprised of high-quality stones ranging from 0.20 points to 2 carats. It has earned the prestigious International Gemological Institute (IGI) Certificate of Excellence. This award-giving body is the largest independent gem grading and appraisal institute in the world, renowned for its expertise and extensive experience in serving the diamond and jewelry industry for over 25 years. A high-profile launch befitting such an important occasion was held at the Makati Shangri-La where jewelry aficionados, business executives and Manila’s crème de la crème were serenaded by jazz chanteuse Lynn Sherman.
Your columnist anchored the magical evening’s proceedings while inventor and patent holder of the famous Queen’s Heart design Jacob Rachmany added more credibility and prestige to the event. The president and CEO of JR Diamond International Ltd. is also an illustrious member of the Israeli Diamond and Precious Stones Exchange and a major contributor to the development of Israel’s diamond industry in the ’80s. Bringing pizzazz to the night was a fashion show of top models clad in elegant Escada gowns and bedecked in precious Queen’s Heart pieces. The fashion extravaganza was followed by a rare chance of viewing the entire collection in the gallery area, before the sparkling jewels make their tour of key cities in the Southeast Asian region. Bravo!
(The Queen’s Heart collection is available at Rafael Jewellery stores at the second floor of EDSA Shangri-La Plaza Mall and at the Mezzanine Level of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.)
Advance birthday greetings to STAR EVP Grace Glory Go, March 20; Vivian Yuchengco and Bambina Buenaventura, March 21; culinary expert Margarita Fores and Anya Katigbak, March 22; Loling Panlilio and Snooky Taylor, March 23; Carlos "Linggoy" Araneta, March 24; and Harrison Plaza’s Irene Martel Francisco, March 25.
Happy wedding anniversary to Oye and Malou Fores, Amado and Blanca Santiago, Quitos and Liza Bengzon, March 19; Ernest and Josie Rufino, March 23. May you share many, many more wondrous years together.
So, how was your week?
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