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Contemporary Jewelry Design Group Announces New Executive Board

Published

8 years ago

August 2, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
The Contemporary Jewelry Design Group (CJDG) has announced the members of its new executive board for the term of 2016-2018.

Malak Atut of Zaiken Jewelry completed her two-year term as president of CJDG in June. CJDG thanks Malak for her service to the organization, which also included a term as vice president.

Julie Romanenko of Just Jules has become the new president of CJDG. Commenting on her new role, Romanenko says, “I love what the CJDG stands for and am grateful for the opportunity to be president. I would love to see us, this amazing group of talented designers, figure out a way to give back. I was raised knowing that giving charity and being philanthropic was not just a ‘good thing to do’ but essential. There are many ways that we as an association, can increase our involvement with charities and other organizations to enrich our world.”

Sara Freedenfeld of Amali will be the new vice president. Rebecca Overmann of Rebecca Overmann Jewelry, and Elizabeth and Jack Gualtieri of Zaffiro continue as members of the executive board. Vicente Agor of Vicente Agor Precious Jewelry also continues as the CJDG Couture committee chair.

For more information about the CJDG and how to become a member, visit cjdg.jewelry.

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