Jewelry Auctioned to Benefit The People of Haiti
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Jewelry Auctioned to Benefit The People of Haiti
Jewelry Auctioned to Benefit The People of Haiti Doyle New York is honored to auction four pieces of couture jewelry generously donated by their creator, BOCHIC. 100% of the proceeds from their sale will go to Bochic’s philanthropic partner, EXECUTIVES WITHOUT BORDERS, in their efforts Since the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, more than one million people have fled Port-au-Prince to the countryside, where they have minimal or no access to safe water. One-third of the nation lacked access to clean water before the quake; now, the situation is devastating. As the rural communities continue to swell, so does the risk of deadly waterborne diseases. New York-based charity: water has served more than one million people in 16 countries with clean water since 2006. On World Water Day, March 22, charity: water launched UNSHAKEN, a campaign to fund long-term water solutions for areas of greatest need in rural Haiti. The organization has been funding safe water and sanitation projects in Haiti for two years, working with local implanting partners Concern Worldwide and Partners In Health. Both partners have more than two decades of experience working on the ground in Haiti. charity: water is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information about charity: water and UNSHAKEN, visit charitywater.org/unshaken to support charity: water in bringing clean, safe drinking water to the people of Haiti. The four lots of jewelry by Bochic were chosen by three distinguished actresses to be worn at red carpet events during the 2010 awards season in a conscious effort to support this philanthropic venture. Doyle New York and Bochic applaud the extraordinary talent and humanitarian endeavors of ® Academy Award winning actress SANDRA BULLOCK, ASHLEY GREENE of the film phenomenon, Twilight, and JENNIFER CARPENTER of the hit television series, Dexter. We also recognize the generosity of celebrity photographers John Shearer and Steve Granitz. Tax Exempt Notice: Doyle New York is selling property as agent for an organization that holds a State of New York Exempt Organization Certificate. Accordingly, no sales tax is due on the purchase of the following four lots if they are picked up or delivered in the State of New York. 136 D O Y L E N E W Y O R K • APRIL 21, 2010 Billions of people are fighting to survive every day battling extreme poverty, child mortality, gender equality, and deadly diseases such as HIV and malaria. And there are thousands of nonprofit organizations addressing these issues of humanity around the world. However, almost all of their efforts could benefit from the people and talent that have built some of the most profitable companies. Executives Without Borders is a non-profit organization that matches business leaders willing to volunteer their time with organizations asking for assistance. They have created a network of individuals from the top corporations, organizations, and business colleges from around the world. Executives Without Borders (ExecWB) reaches out to organizations that would benefit from the help of business leaders, then they structure engagements for business leaders to maximize their impact and deliver measurable results. Executives Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information on Executives Without Borders, visit ExecutivesWithoutBorders.org Bochic follows the philosophy of wearable luxury jewelry. And among the prominent women who have been photographed wearing Bochic’s hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces are Sandra Bullock, Ashley Greene, Jennifer Carpenter, Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckensale, Sheryl Crow, Eva Mendes, Hilary Swank, Minnie Driver, Marisa Tomei, Hallie Berry, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, Sally Hawkens, Jennifer Hudson and First Lady Michelle Obama. The Bochic Collection is inspired by the ancient jewelry techniques and the rich traditions of India, Turkey, Morocco, China and Moorish Spain. The collection brings to life the intricacy of the old patterns, the interweaving of enamel work and precious gemstones, and luxurious color combinations. Bochic’s jewelry combines an exotic appeal with a clean, modern aesthetic. It is no wonder that jewelry by Bochic is the choice of so many style-setting, confident and glamorous women. With jewelry by Bochic, create your own red carpet moment! V I E W T H E F U L LY I L L U S T R AT E D C ATA L O G U E A N D L E A V E B I D S O N L I N E AT D O Y L E N E W Y O R K . C O M 137 1001 Bochic Black Bakelite, White Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet The black bakelite bangle topped by a continuous line of small single-cut diamonds set in white gold, spaced by five delicate stylized diamond-set florets, totaling approximately 1.60 cts. Inner circle 7 1/4 inches. Reference number C577. Worn by Sandra Bullock at the 16th Annual Screen Actors ® Guild Awards on January 23, 2010 $800 – 5,250 Photo courtesy of John Shearer© 138 D O Y L E N E W Y O R K • APRIL 21, 2010 V I E W T H E F U L LY I L L U S T R AT E D C ATA L O G U E A N D L E A V E B I D S O N L I N E AT D O Y L E N E W Y O R K . C O M 139 1002 Bochic Blackened Gold, Black Onyx and Diamond Pendant-Earrings 14 kt., topped by a trefoil of 6 rose-cut diamonds, outlined in single-cut diamonds, suspending modified pear-shaped black onyx panels, framed by round diamonds, surmounted by a stylized diamond-set flower in a vase, total approximately 8.45 cts. Reference number E512 Worn by Jennifer Carpenter at the 16th Annual ® Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 23, 2010 $3,000 – 26,500 1003 Bochic Black Onyx and Diamond Ring 14 kt. white gold, the modified black onyx pyramid mount surmounted by a stylized starburst design centering one old-mine cut diamond, set throughout with 52 round and single-cut diamonds approximately 1.82 cts. Size 7. Reference number R371 Worn by Jennifer Carpenter at the 16th Annual ® Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 23, 2010 $800 – 10,000 Photo courtesy of Steve Granitz© 140 D O Y L E N E W Y O R K • APRIL 21, 2010 V I E W T H E F U L LY I L L U S T R AT E D C ATA L O G U E A N D L E A V E B I D S O N L I N E AT D O Y L E N E W Y O R K . C O M 141 1004 Bochic Gold, Fluted Amber, White Resin and Yellow Diamond Pendant-Earrings 18 kt., topped by carved amber and white resin flowers centering 2 small collet-set round yellow diamonds, outlined in small round yellow diamonds, suspending 2 fluted pear-shaped amber drops, framed by round yellow diamonds, altogether approximately 3.95 cts. Reference number E780 Worn by Ashley Greene to InStyle's 9th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview on January 14, 2010 $2,000 –16,800 Photo courtesy of John Shearer© 142 D O Y L E N E W Y O R K • APRIL 21, 2010 V I E W T H E F U L LY I L L U S T R AT E D C ATA L O G U E A N D L E A V E B I D S O N L I N E AT D O Y L E N E W Y O R K . C O M 143