Mastoloni Pearls In The Press

 

Our latest news releases and press appearances

 

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June 1st, 2010

Mastoloni Wins "Best in Pearls"

JQ International’s 6th Annual Retailer’s Choice Designer Awards

Mastoloni Pearls has won “Best in Pearls” from JQ International’s 6th Annual Retailer’s Choice Designer Awards. Now in its 6th year, the JQ Retailers’ Choice Designer Awards recognize design excellence within the fine jewelry industry. Winners in nine distinct design categories are selected by JQ International’s retailer readers through an online voting ballot on the JQ International website. Nominations for each category are based strictly on the retailers’ choice for their favorites from among all fine jewelry designers and are NOT based on entries submitted by designers. Each year, this exclusive group of nine winners, including Designer of the Year, are honored at a special awards ceremony held on Sunday, June 6th 2010 at the Canaletto Ristorante in the Venetian Canal Shops in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mastoloni Pearls is one of North America’s leading purveyors of the finest cultured pearls available today. It is a three-generation business and an American success story which began over 80 years ago in New York City. Mastoloni Pearls are available worldwide and feature the very finest and hand selected Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, South Sea pearls, Keshi, Mabe and Freshwater pearls. Our collections include a Signature collection, M Pearls Collection and a Limited Edition collection. Necklaces, Earrings, Rings, Pendants, Bracelets and Sets are available in all. The Signature Collection is known for high-fashion jewelry featuring one-of-a-kind pearl items and colored stones. M Pearls Collection is fashion forward with colorful and freshwater pearls. The Limited Edition collection features hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind jewelry creations that are stunning and unique. Mastoloni Pearls jewelry is a beloved favorite of many women today, worn for generations.

Links: Webwire - Press Release

The 2010 winners of the JQ International 6th Annual Retailer’s Choice Designer Awards are:

Best in Pearls: Mastoloni Pearls

Designer of the Year: Sarah Graham Metalsmithing

Best in Bridal: Tacori

Best in Colored Gemstones: Spark Creations

Best in Diamonds: Hearts on Fire

Best in Color Diamonds: Sethi Couture

Best in Gold: Roberto Coin

Best in Platinum: Michael B

Best in Silver: Jorge Revilla

The sponsors of the 2010 awards are: World Gold Council, Natural Color Diamond Association and the Cultured Pearl Association of America.

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May 25th, 2010

Mastoloni Pearls will Exhibit at both the Luxury & JCK Jewelry Shows in Las Vegas

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Cultured Pearl Association of America Announces New Board

At the recent Jewelers of America New York Summer Show, the Cultured Pearl Association of America honored outgoing president Sonny Sethi, CEO of Tara and Sons, New York, and elected a new board.
JCK Staff -- JCK Online, August 7, 2009


The new president-elect for the Cultured Pearl Association of America is Fran Mastoloni, Mastoloni Pearls. Other newly elected officers are: vice president, Peter Bazar, president of Imperial Pearl; treasurer, Aziz Basalely, president of Eliko Pearl; secretary, Hidehiro Matsui, president of Matsui Pearl.

From left: Cultured Pearl Association of America vice president Peter Bazar, CPAA president Fran Mastoloni, outgoing CPAA president Sonny Sethi, CPAA treasurer Aziz Basalely, and CPAA secretary Hidehiro Matsui.

The Cultured Pearl Association of America is a nonprofit group founded in 1957 and is composed of manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, and suppliers of cultured pearls in the United States.

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Mastoloni Pearls Launches 2009 Cooperative Internet Marketing Plan

May 29th 2009 - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(www.mastoloni.com) --- Mastoloni Pearls is proud to announce its 2009 Cooperative Internet Marketing Plan. The plan is designed to connect Mastoloni Pearls directly with the consumer in a variety of ways and drive them into participating dealers' jewelry stores. This marketing plan will strengthen the Mastoloni Pearls brand with both old and new customers, as well as reinforce their existing distribution channels. Multiple campaigns and methods of delivery will be launched during the year to let consumers know that Mastoloni Pearls are truly "the most beautiful pearls in the world." Read More.....

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Luxury & Premier Celebrates 10 Years

Source: JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone - Date: Feburary, 2009

...Bergio, Cyril Waskoll Joaillier Paris, Hidalgo Corporation, Jenny Perl for JMP Associates, Kristina Fine Jewelry, Ltd., Mastoloni Pearls, Norman Covan, Pe Jay Creations Ltd., Rahaminov Diamonds Inc., Siera Jewelry Inc., Soho, Tacori, Verragio...
http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6635396.html?

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Mastoloni Pearls Hits the Cover of Harper's Bazaar with Tyra Banks - "American Dream"

Source: Harper's Bazaar - Date: August, 2008

Harper's Bazaar, the American fashion bible, ups the glamour factor of Presidential politics in its September edition with a 7-page fantasy piece featuring supermodel Tyra Banks channeling Michelle Obama in sensationally gorgeous MASTOLONI pearls. While the article muses on the possibility of having a smart, strong glamorous First Lady in the White House, the concept is perfectly illustrated by three fabulous MASTOLONI designs. From single strands of perfect south sea pearl necklaces and bracelets to bold baroque double strands, MASTOLONI has never looked so right, so gorgeous, and so classy. Discerning Harper's readers will be voting MASTOLONI this fall!

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Best in Show 2008

Source: JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone - Date: August, 2008

BEST PEARL NECKLACES
Two strands of raspberry-color Chinese freshwater pearls garnered lots of attention at the Mastoloni Pearls booth. The pearls range from 10 mm to 14 mm, and it took the company nearly four years to acquire enough to make the strands. Each necklace retails for $25,000. Mastoloni Pearls, New York.

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Editor's Chioce - Robb Report

Source: Robb Report - Date: July 2008

Mastoloni Pearls was declared Editor's Choice - Best in Show for their fashion forward cultured pearl jewelry designs and necklace qualities.

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Retailer's Choice Award

Source: JQ International  - Date: July 2008

JQ International magazine honored MASTOLONI creations with the 2008 Retail Jewelers Choice Award for Best Pearl Designs

 

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Cultured Pearls in the 21st Century

Source: JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone - Date: March, 2008 | Author: Russell Shor

...Tahitian, Chinese, South Sea, and Japanese akoya (bottom two rows) goods represented here. Tahitian earrings courtesy of Mastoloni; South Sea strand courtesy of The Collector Fine Jewelry. Photo by Harold & Erica Van Pelt. Figure 2. Japanese technicians...

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From Single Source to Global Free Market: The Transformation of The Cultured Pearl Industry

Source: Fall 2007, Volume 43, Issue 3 / Author: Russell Shor

Cover Image - bracelet and necklace courtsey of Mastoloni Pearls.

Mastoloni Pearl designs and information are the key source of this cover story article.

Kasumiga Pearls with Akoya Cultured Pearl Nuclei Over the past 15 years a combination of market forces, environmental events, and scientific research has radically changed the cultured pearl industry from a single commodity dominated by one producer to a highly diverse industry operating throughout the Pacific region. The new products, consistent quality, and broader marketing programs in turn led major designers and retailers in the United States and Europe to take a much greater interest in cultured pearls. During this period, consumer interest has expanded from the traditional small and medium white round Japanese akoya cultured pearl to the larger South Sea and Tahitian goods, as well as numerous previously "undesirable" shapes and colors.

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Winners Named in Pearl Design Competition

Source: JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone - Date: September, 2007

The Cultured Pearl Association of America representing Pearls de Tahiti in the United States, named the winners of the 2007-2008 “The Song of the Stars” Tahitian Pearl Trophy - North American division.

Judging for the event, in its fifth year, took place at the Terrace Club in New York City on Aug. 22nd 2007. The jury was made up of Laurie Schechter, Stylists & Co., Elena Mauer senior associate editor Bridal Guide, Jean Francois Bibet, Van Cleef and Arpels, Amanda Gizzi, Jewelry Information Center, Kathleen Fritzpatrick freelance editor, Hedda T. Schupak JCK editor –in- chief, and Fran Mastoloni, Frank Mastoloni & Sons.

 

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Mastoloni Pearls & American Museum of Natural History Pearls Exhibit

Source: American Museum of Natural History - Date: October 2001

Mastoloni Pearls and The American Museum of Natural History in New York worked diligently together in the creation of the Pearl Exhibit. Today the online portion of the exhibit this extensive internet resource on pearls as a companion site to a recent exhibit. From finding pearls to fashioning them into exquisite pieces of jewelry, this site is a compendium of interesting information and intoxicating imagery.