EXCLUSIVE JEWELRY AUCTION TO BENEFIT CHARITY
Pieces include Madonna's Wedding Tiara and the Howard Hughes/Terry Moore Collection
The charitable arm of prominent jewelry company Kazanjian Bros., Inc., the Kazanjian Foundation has donated 57 exquisite pieces from its collection to benefit the Rebuild the Soul of America Charitable Trust (RSOA.)
Featured above --- Top row: Eva Gabor's heart-shaped sapphire earrings, Terry Moore's favorite watch, 18k yellow gold black onyx diamond leaf earrings and brooch set, 18k yellow gold pave diamond elephant brooch. Bottom row: South Sea cultured pearl necklace, 18k white gold sapphire and diamond fish brooch, 18k white gold emerald cut tourmaline and diamond ring, 18k white gold fresh water Chinese cultured pearl earrings with diamonds.
Auction begins August 22, 2006. The jewelry will be on display in Adler's Jewelry store in New Orleans during the auction event.
Rebuild the Soul of America Charitable Trust (RSOA) is being formed as an independent not-for-profit entity focusing its efforts on rebuilding the cultural economy in America by supporting civic life, musicians and the integrated arts, and creating awareness of the critical role of the American Cultural community.
The trust is being formed by Wynton Marsalis and will be directed by seven trustees.
Lemuel Daniels, First Vice President of Smith Barney will serve as financial advisor to the Trust. Through the review of grant proposals in the areas of cultural and integrated arts, the Trust will support projects in New Orleans in the fiscal years of 2007 and 2008. The anticipated focus of the Trust is on four key areas specific to Rebuilding the Cultural Economy in America:
Supporting Civic Life – The Trust will support the arts, heritage, health, peace, humanity and well-being of our diverse citizenry and civic life, with particular emphasis on New Orleans.
Informing the Public – The Trust will inform the public on key issues regarding rebuilding and repairing the infrastructure of the American Cultural Community.
Supporting Musicians – The Trust will support programs that put musicians back to work and create housing for displaced musicians.
Supporting Integrated Arts – The Trust will support the revival of architecture with an emphasis on integrated arts.
Most of the targeted areas for grant funding are in line with Wynton Marsalis' role as the Co-Chairman of the Cultural Committee of the Mayor's Bring New Orleans Back Commission.
See a personal invitation from Wynton Marsalis! [launch video]
Learn more about Wynton Marsalis & Katrina! [read article]
Kazanjian Foundation was created to support educational, artistic, scientific pursuits, and to promote scholarships for deserving foreign students studying in the United States. Kazanjian Foundation will continue with their emphasis on turning jewelry donations into opportunities for students, inner-city youth, children, and others in need.
|
