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April 2011 
In This Issue
Rosetree Glass Studio
75th AGS Conclave
April Calendar
Website Directory

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Controlled Path of Light

light dispersion 
In a properly cut diamond, regardless of size, the achievable goal is sparkle. When a diamond is cut with correct depths and angles all light entering, no matter from what direction, will always exit at the proper angle to give a stone the characteristic a great diamond needs, sparkle.

Over 100 years ago a Boston cutter, Henry Morris, said, "Shopping for a diamond by the carat weight is like buying a racehorse by the pound." That's still true today. It's sparkle, not weight, that makes a great diamond.

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Stay in Kirkwood 
Frank Lloyd Wright
The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
  • You'll never see it unless you know it's there but the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park is one of only five Wright designs in Missouri. Tours by appointment only Wednesday thru Sunday. Call 314-822-8359 to make a reservation.
  •  Earth Day Expo in Downtown Kirkwood, 10am to 3pm Saturday, April 23. Kirkwood Living Green volunteers and vendors will provide information about incorporating proactive earth-care into your daily life.
  •  And, as long as you're downtown, give us a vist. We're just across Argonne from The Station.
Kirkwood Station
Kirkwood Station

 

~ NEW! ~

~ ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO ~ 

 

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We'd like to introduce you to our newest artists at Rosetree Glass Studio. Rosetree creates distinctive, artistic work utilizing traditional glassblowing techniques. Classical shapes, iridescent colors and interior designs are combined to provide a unique approach to an ancient art.
 

Because of the inherent nature of traditional glassblowing, each piece is a unique piece of art. No molds are used in the creation of this work. Variations in size and coloration naturally occur in the process that distinguish each piece as handcrafted.

 

We will carry several representative pieces but would be happy to order anything for you. If an item is not in stock at Rosetree it will take about three weeks to create your work of art.  

 

Click here to visit the Rosetree Collection on our website.

~ 75th Annual American Gem Society Conclave ~

Jim will be attending the American Gem Society Conclave in beautiful San Francisco this month. In his constant effort to stay current with changes in the jewelry business he'll be attending classes on pearls, diamond design and cutting, and forensic gemology (whatever that is) among others. It's what you have to do to best serve your customers. And I'm sure he won't pass up the opportunity for an occasional meal and, of course, liquid refreshments.
  
Susan Covey

~ April Calendar ~ 

The April Birthstone is the Diamond
April is National Garden Month
April 24th thru 30th is Sky Awareness Week
Musicians of the Month - John Prine & Iris DeMent
  
  • Friday April 1st - Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
  • Tuesday April 5th - Dyngus Day
  • Thursday April 7th - International Beaver Day 
  • Saturday April 9th - Jenkins Ear Day 
  • Tuesday April 12nd - National Be Kind To Lawyers Day
  • Friday April 22nd - Earth Day
  • Saturday April 23rd - Earth Day Expo, Downtown Kirkwood, 10 am
  • Sunday April 24th - Easter  
  • Thursday April 28th - First Round of NFL Draft, Rams have 14th pick
  • Friday April 29th - National Hairball Awareness Day (always last Friday)
~ Next Month ~

Next month I'll share some of what I learned at the AGS Conclave and don't forget Mother's Day, May 8th. We'll be adding some new colored stone items from Coast to our inventory.

 

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We'll be happy to answer any and all of your questions.
Sincerely,
 
Jim Summa
Summa Jewelers
 

~ Website Directory ~

Here's a quick reference guide to our products. Just click on any designer to go to their page on our website.

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