Nov. 17, 2011

South Seas Treasures

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a luncheon in a beautiful location, among good company and surrounded by amazing jewelry?

The occasion was Molina Fine Jewelers' quarterly Women's Advisory Board luncheon Nov. 11. Chairperson Jacquie Dorrance welcomed 36 members and guest speaker Phillipe Poix.

Poix, vice president of Autore Pearls of Australia, treated guests to stories regarding Autore's exceptional pearls, and he showcased their newest designs. Molina Fine Jewelers is the exclusive Arizona jeweler for Autore pearls.

The Flying Fish brooch has wings that move and is crafted from multi colors of sapphires, black and white diamonds, and 18kt white gold.

Autore South Sea pearls are one of nature’s greatest gifts. Born in the intense blue waters of the South Seas, their luminosity reflects the light of the sun, the glow of the moon and the beauty of the waters that nurture them into being. Situated on some of the world's most beautiful coastline, the farms dot the crystal-clear waters off the north west coast of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the islands of Indonesia.

The Autore Princess of Sheherazade is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Alessio Boschi, Autore head designer. These pearls are harvested in the pristine water of the Autore pearl farms in Broome, Western Australia.

Front table: Carol Clemmensen, Chris Brochick, Cathy Dickey, Sarah Suggs Cheek and Nancy White