Gemfields PLC believes its rough emerald auction in London showed positive buying outlook, as sales touched $5.9 million. The auction was held between July 20-24. Altogether 1.36 million carats of rough emeralds were put on sale in 27 lots, previously set undisclosed reserve prices. Around 30 participating companies attended from Germany, India, Israel and the U.S.

The positive buying outlook at the auction is encouraging the company to make such auctions a regular feature of its marketing strategy. During the market slowdown, it had opted to concentrate on building inventory, to later make it available to its customers on a regular basis. It intends to strengthen ties with the entire manufacture – retail – design - consumer chain.

Colors for Fall

August 18, 7:45 AM

DC Glam Examiner

Leslie A. Bray

As the end of Summer approaches do you know what colors and looks to rock for Fall? This fall you will see the return of plaid, wearable leather structured garments and soft metallic colors but make sure to have your basic colors. Every season there is one must have color and for this fall it’s heather gray. Other basic colors for this fall are black, orange, yellow, purple and blue.

When it comes to putting a look together using your key colors, take it from a look to an ensemble by throwing in something of patent leather or metallic. As far as your jewelry and accessories be bold with a capital B!

For more wardrobe advice feel free to contact me or your local wardrobe consultant.

Until next time,

Live Well . Live Fabulous!

Leslie

Funeral Service Set For Bridges

A public funeral service will be held for Campbell Bridges who was murdered near his mines in Kenya last week.

The service for the 71-year-old Scottish geologist and discoverer of tsavorite will start at noon at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on Friday, August 21st. The International Colored Stone Association will host a wake following the service.

Flowers can be ordered through Festival of Flowers who will ensure they are delivered to the church in Kenya. For more information call (800) 753-7676, (703)-329-2245 or e-mail proflst@aol.com.

Condolences can be posted on a blog by clicking here: http://tsavorite.com/blog/.