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"Serum Versus Venom is A Brooklyn-based fashion brand with pieces as edgy as its impenetrable name. The brands debut self-published book, A System of Objects, draws together the brand’s original designs, photography, collaborative art, and ‘unique philosophy toward the business of fashion'"

Apple Announcements: NEW Mac's and Lion This Week

New things are afoot for Apple this week, here are my predictions based upon the buzz out there:

Prediction: Lion (finally) launches (this week for $29.99) According to Apple, "Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Find out if your current Mac has one of these processors by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choosing About This Mac."

Prediction: New MacBook Airs announced with Lion. AllThingsD says to “look for an announcement Thursday or Friday and that the new MacBook Airs will sport a Thunderbolt port, backlit keyboards, and 128GB and 256GB storage options up from the previous 64GB solid state drives.” (MacRumors 7.15)

(also) “that all new 11.6- and 13.3-inch models will include 4GB of RAM as standard via Apple Insider which should continue to boost sales for this ultrabook, which sold over a million units last fall when it was introduced in October.”

Prediction: 70% chance that white Macbooks will get a refresh likely with Thunderbolt ports and faster processors according to 9to5 Mac

Prediction: look for new Mac Mini’s next week

Prediction: updated Thunderbolt-capable LED Cinema Display monitor. From Apple, “Thunderbolt is a revolutionary I/O technology that supports high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices through a single, compact port. It sets new standards for speed, flexibility, and simplicity.”

Fall Prediction: iPhone will be 4S or something similarly named, and will be an upgrade not a major change, and not an iPhone 5 and will be announced in September, available in October. iPhone 5 to release in 2012.

Fall Guess: new iTouch and Ipod upgrades coming with iPhone 4S announcement in September.

(image via www.techblu.com via google)

5th Annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Opens July 22nd

The New York Antique Jewelry &  Watch Show, one of the most well attended shows by both dealers and consumers alike opens one day before the JA show in New York City.

The show, already near its maximum for exhibit space, was able to add new 

exhibitors to this year’s list of established dealers. The new exhibitors include: Marlene Alvarado of Corpus Christi, Texas; Provockative Gems, Lucky Diamond, FEI, Hays Worthington and Phenomenal Jewels, all of New York.  Anatoly Cherkassky of Lucky Diamonds stated “In today’s depressed retail market, the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is a great outlet for us for selling and buying.” Additionally, more than 100 of the world’s most distinguished and prominent dealers from around the world come from as far away as Uruguay, France, England, Switzerland & Canada. 

1920s line bracelet in platinum

40 carats of sapphires & diamonds

Represented by Excalibur Booth 4001

Show attendees, which have been known to include celebrities and well-known socialites from around the globe, will have the opportunity to view and purchase highly sought after rare and signed pieces, a wide variety of antique jewelry, including exceptional gemstones and pearls, estate jewels and unique designer pieces, as well as exquisite personal timepieces representing multiple periods throughout history. Some of the designer pieces include well-known brands such as Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co, Rolex, and many others.  

“Our location in the jewelry capital of the world, makes this show extremely popular amongst dealers. We are proud to welcome new dealers to the show this year.” stated Andrea Canady, Fair Director. “This show provides an intimate setting for dealers and buyers to converge and conduct business. The show sees heavy public traffic as they enjoy this rare opportunity to shop where the dealers buy.”  

(image left) Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire earrings 

Represented by Yafa Signed Jewels Booth 1005 

(opening image) Van Cleef & Arpels necklace

Represented by Yafa

Show hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22,  from 11:00 am -7:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24th   and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25th at The Metropolitan Pavilion located @ 125 West 18th Street, NYC.

Admission fee is $15 to attend all four days of the show. For more information about the show, or to purchase tickets, call (239) 732-6642 or visit The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show .