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Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, Signs Exclusive Jewelry Licensing Agreement with K&G Creations BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, has signed an exclusive Jewelry Licensing Agreement with K&G Creations. The Duchess will partner with K&G Creations to create a collection of unique jewelry designs featuring Charles & Colvard(TM) created Moissanite. K&G Creations is the world's largest manufacturer of moissanite jewelry.
The initial signature collection will debut in the 2nd Quarter of 2006, with additional collections to follow. The vintage inspired collection, "Sarah Ferguson for K&G Creations," will consist of rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets set with Charles & Colvard(TM) created Moissanite. All of the Duchess' net proceeds from the K&G collection will be given to the "Sarah Ferguson Foundation for Children" which benefits the lives of children worldwide. The Duchess commented, "I'm excited about Moissanite, because it means that every woman can now own the jewelry of their dreams. K&G Creations' reputation for the highest quality in fine jewelry presents a wonderful opportunity to collaborate in bringing this exquisite jewel to all women." Moissanite is a unique, near colorless lab-created jewel with fire & brilliance unmatched by any other jewel or gemstone. Harder than sapphire or ruby and second in hardness only to diamond, Moissanite was first discovered in nature by French Nobel prize winner Dr. Henri Moissan in 1893. Women around the world have embraced this magnificent jewel and are rewarding themselves with the big, bold look of Moissanite jewelry. In addition to working with K&G Creations to develop her signature lines, The Duchess will also be a spokesperson for K&G's Moissanite jewelry and make in-store appearances to support the launch of this exclusive partnership. "The Duchess of York's strength, independence, beauty and elegance make her the ideal person to be the voice and face of K&G Creations line of Moissanite fine jewelry. I believe her universal appeal to women everywhere will propel Moissanite into mainstream America and abroad," said Neil Koppel, President & CEO of K&G Creations. The "Sarah Ferguson for K&G Creations" signature line will be sold exclusively at stores operated by Finlay Fine Jewelry, including Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Marshall Fields, Belk's and others. About K&G Creations K&G Creations, a division of JewelNet Corp. located in Boca Raton, Florida, is the world's largest manufacturer of fine jewelry featuring Charles & Colvard created Moissanite. K&G was formed in 1997 to focus exclusively on developing and manufacturing Moissanite jewelry. Working against the conventional belief that fine jewelry retailers couldn't sell a new category of created jewelry, K&G has pioneered a new profit center with Moissanite and garnered the nation's largest retailers. For more information, please contact neilk@kandgcreations.com. About Sarah Ferguson Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is the second daughter of the late Major Ronald Ferguson and the late Mrs. Hector Barrantes. The Duchess of York married Prince Andrew, second son of Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey on 23rd July 1986. The Duke and Duchess have two daughters, Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary of York and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York. The Duchess enjoys a diverse and successful international career. She is deeply committed to charitable and humanitarian work on a global scale. The Duchess has written a number of historical books on Queen Victoria, five books for Weight Watchers, several books on "The Adventures of Amanda," and beloved children's book series featuring "Budgie the Helicopter" and the adventures of "Little Red," the red-haired rag doll she designed. In addition to writing, The Duchess is an avid amateur photographer and watercolorist. A photographic book of her images has been published in the UK to great acclaim. The Duchess periodically works in television broadcasting as well, having served as a special correspondent to NBC's Today Show, guest host for CNN's Larry King and presenter for numerous documentaries and specials. About Charles & Colvard Charles & Colvard, based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, is the sole source of moissanite, a created jewel used in fine jewelry. Moissanite is near colorless, with more fire, brilliance and luster than a fine diamond, but retails for only a fraction of the cost. For more information, please access www.charlesandcolvard.com. About Finlay Corp. Finlay Corp., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation, is one of the leading retailers of fine jewelry and the largest operator of licensed fine jewelry departments in department stores throughout the United States with sales of $923.6 million in fiscal 2004. The number of locations at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2005 totaled 1,009, including 34 Carlyle specialty jewelry stores. For more information, please access www.finlayenterprises.com. About Octagon The Duchess of York is represented by Octagon, the world's leader in music, entertainment and sports marketing with global expertise in consulting, celebrity representation, event management, property representation, marketing solutions, licensing and merchandising, talent procurement and television rights and production. As part of The Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services, Octagon employs more than 1,000 people in 60 offices around the world. For further information please visit: www.octagon.com. Contacts K&G Creations Sarahs Jewelry |
