Sapphire Earrings by Mia Katrin for Jewel Couture LLC to be Live-Auctioned at NC Gala; Collections Continue to Garner Major National Media

Linville Ridge, NC, July 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Beautiful sapphire and tourmaline multicolor earrings in 18-22 karat gold designed by Mia Katrin for Jewel Couture LLC (http://jeweljewel.com) will be auctioned at the Mountain Palette Gala at prestigious Linville Ridge Country Club, NC, on July 24, 2008, with proceeds benefiting the Avery Council for the Arts (http://averycountyartscouncil.org). The earrings, part of the award-winning Precious Briolette Collection, were designed specially for the event. They are valued at $900.

In June 2008, the Collections of Mia Katrin achieved record sales at North Carolina’s Carlton Gallery (http://carltonartgallery.com). The gallery will host a Trunk Show featuring the Collections in August. Mia Katrin will also present a special showing of her Collections at the Mountain Classic Ladies Luncheon at Linville Ridge Country Club on August 1. The exceptional necklaces have been a favorite for years at the annual event, which will include a fashion show with live models.

Jewel Couture LLC continues to attract major national publicity, having recently been featured in such top publications as Rapaport Report, JCK Online, Southern Jewelry News, Mid-America Jewelry News, Texas Jewelers, and Jewelry Crafts Magazine. In addition, Mia Katrin’s syndicated Byline column Jewelry By Design reaches 100,000 monthly through multiple media outlets. The columns are available on the blog http://miakatrin.com.

The Precious Briolette Collection by Mia Katrin for Jewel Couture LLC features high-end necklaces and earrings with precious gems in 18-24 karat gold and platinum. Expressing exuberance, spirit and style, and featuring cutting-edge design, the finest materials and meticulous workmanship, the award-winning Collection has been worn by A-List Hollywood celebrities. Mia Katrin regularly hosts Trunk Shows in top galleries and stores throughout the country, where her Collections are featured. Jewel Couture LLC is member of the American Gem Trade Association. For more information, or to request the new Best Sellers Catalog, contact http://jeweljewel.com, info@jeweljewel.com, 877 JEWEL-MY, Box 217, Fleetwood NC, 28626.

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