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Posted on: Friday, November 9, 2007

Jewels inspired by Isles

Advertiser Staff

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Fresh from attending a ball at the Aga Khan's posh digs in Paris, New York jewelry designer Christopher Walling is at The Contemporary Museum today and tomorrow with his latest designs.

The new collection is inspired by Hawai'i — look for aquatic elements in the form of marine gems, opals, pearls and ocean colors. Sales benefit The Contemporary Museum.

Walling's work is included in the American Museum of Natural History show "Pearls," now at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.

The sale is by appointment only. Contact Gordon Wong, 237-5210 or gwong@tcmhi.org.

BEAUTY NIGHT AT PEARL

Social Wahines, a women's network for young professionals, hosts a Beauty Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pearl Ultra Lounge, Ala Moana Center. The $10-per-person event offers mini-makeovers, skin analyses, beauty products and networking. For reservations, contact founder Danielle Scherman: danielle@socialwahines.com.

DESIGN WINNERS

Winners of the Hawaii Jewelers Association 2007 Jewelry Design Competition:

Jewelry under $3,500 — 1st place and People's Choice, "Butterfly on Sunflower" (diamond-accented brooch) Micael Van Ly, Maui Divers; 2nd place, "Night Wind" (pendant of white gold, onyx, Tahitian pearl, diamonds) Dana Romsdal, Goldsmiths Kauai; 3rd place, "Superior Agate" (ring of white gold, diamond, banded agate), Tom Warner, Tom Warner Imports.

Jewelry more than $2,500 — 1st place, "Circle of Love" (gold neckpiece with black opals and diamonds), Brian Thomsen, Kohala Goldsmiths; 2nd place and People's Choice, "Love Me Tonight" (gold pendant with South Sea pearls), Bill Stockton, Lehua Jewelers; 3rd place, "Heavenly Tears" (enhanced blue diamond earrings) Karen Yee, Opal Fields.

Hawaiian Theme Jewelry — 1st place and People's Choice, "Hawaiian Green Flash" (earrings of green tourmaline and diamonds), Bruce Bucky, Hildgund Jewelers of Hawaii; 2nd place, "Koa Bug" (gold pendant of agate, green stone, diamonds), Tom Warner, Tom Warner Imports; 3rd place, "Tiny Bubbles" (gold bracelet with opals, diamonds, ruby cabochons) Karen Yee, Opal Fields.

Design of the Year — "Butterfly on Sunflower," Micael Van Ly, Maui Divers.

Jeweler of the Year Award — Shawn Hanley and Maui Divers.

HOLIDAY ARTISTRY

Visit Lanikai Bath and Body during Kailua's Second Sunday art walk with a seasonal drawing — a turkey or other symbol — and receive 25 percent off any purchase. Bring the "artist in you" to 767 Kailua Road between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. 262-3260, www.lanikaibathandbody.com.

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