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Kings and ekdesigns
team up for breast cancer awareness
Thursday, October 7, 2004
This season, Kissick has expanded
her "jewelry with meaning" collection to include pins for
both survivors of the disease and those who support them.
As calendar pages turned to mark October's
arrival, King Jewelers again welcomed Elizabeth Kissick and hosted
an ekdesigns jewelry show featuring the Fall 2004 Collection. In keeping
with tradition, the event held on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, heralded
the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kissick, Cohasset resident and designer
of the stylish and elegant jewelry line, was at the store to visit
with customers and discuss her newest fall and holiday pieces. Kings,
the first fine jeweler to offer Kissick's works is pleased to show
case the creations of this community member and talented artist. The
store offers one of the largest assortments of the collection in the
region.
Among the new items introduced in the
fall collection are "candy necklaces and bracelets" of deliciously
pastel hand blown beads and fresh water pearls. "Sandy Beach"
jewelry and the "Cranberry Bog" bracelet pay tribute to
beautiful treasures of the New England Coast. Kissick's latest signature
piece is a breathtaking bracelet whimsically named, "Take It
In" to symbolize the inspirational message it conveys; "The
present is a gift....take it in."
Val King, Treasurer of King Jewelers
said, "We are happy to welcome Elizabeth to the store once again
to be part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. ekdesigns
is a wonderful addition to our jewelry assortment. The Fall 2004 pieces
are imaginative and beautiful and every bit as lovely as we anticipated."
This season, Kissick has expanded her
"jewelry with meaning" collection to include pins for both
survivors of the disease and those who support them. Sleek and understated,
these pins are engraved with the word "survivor" or "supporter"
and adorned with a simple pink crystal or pearl. Each piece is hand
tied and the drop is suspended in an exclusively crafted silver bead
frame. Everyone touched in any way by cancer can wear this hopeful
symbol to represent the determination to find a cure for this disease.
Also available are awareness ribbon earrings in sterling silver and
a breast cancer bracelet fashioned from silver, crystal and varying
shades of pink hand blown beads.
"This pin is being worn by so many
people who care and want to help in the battle against cancer,"
stated Kissick. "It is subtle but its message is clear. To people
fighting the disease, it is so encouraging to see others wearing Breast
Cancer Awareness jewelry. It says that support is widespread and that
we are united in the hope for a cure."
Val King explained Breast Cancer Awareness
holds particular importance to the Kings. "Our mother is a 15-year
survivor of breast cancer. We are so fortunate to have her with us
today as a vital part of the family and the business. Another member
of our company is a survivor of almost five years. We have been touched
in so many ways by this disease as have so many people in our community.
"This event with ekdesigns has
become such a meaningful tradition. With each sale, we know we are
serving those both known and unknown to us who are confronting this
devastating illness. Also, we are optimistic that this event will
encourage all women to visit their doctors regularly and remember
that early detection is a key to survival."
King Jewelers will make a donation
from ekdesigns sales in the store during October to benefit programs
for those touched by breast cancer. For more information, call 781-383-1755,
or visit King Jewelers, 380 Route 3A, Cohasset.
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