The predominance of color, the
interchangeability of pieces, the weight and scale are all signature Michele.
Michele has created four groups, which comprise the first collection, all
inspired by her Miami surroundings, where she and the accessories brand are
based.
The collection includes rings, earrings, bracelets, charms, necklaces and
pendants. Originating from
cultures throughout Western civilization--including Spain, Germany,
Central Europe, the Balkans , Greece and Rome, Anatolia, the Levant and
Mesopotamia -- the pieces showcase various artistic styles and
impeccable craftsmanship.m.

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that is especially notable since Egyptian silver is
extremely rare; and a Classical Greek gold ring with a spectacularly
fine engraved figure of a beardless Hercules .

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The stones are primarily rose-
cut on both sides, allowing the stones to capture the light and reflect color
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The collection enhances the beauty of the woman wearing it
without overpowering her." Michele's impeccable eye for detail can be
attributed to three generations of family experience, world travels, and love
for both the fashion and watch businesses.
"All of the remarkably preserved pieces feature such innovative
techniques as granulation, chasing, gilding and relief work that are
virtually impossible for today's jewelers to recreate, even with
modern technology.
Vessels are also prominently featured, including a 5th - 4th
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The collections were designed to be intermixed, layered, and
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was acquired by Fossil in the spring of 2004.

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newscom. Launched as
a fine watch brand in the United States in the fall of 2000 with its
celebrated CSX Diamond Collection, Michele Watches (http://www .C.

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Lifestyles of Ancient Aristocrats from Western Civilizations Come Alive at Jewelry Exhibit in Geneva April 20 - June 3; Phoenix Ancient Art's Exhibition Showc

D, and starting in value
from CHF 2700 (US$2,200), the exhibition offers a fascinating look at
superb metalworks and jewelry in ancient times.C.

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Fossil, headquartered in
Richardson, Texas, is a leader in the design , development, marketing, and
distribution of contemporary, high quality watches, apparel, and accessories
predicated on fashion and value.

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Michele Watches Announces the Launch of Its First Fine Jewelry Collection

from simply being a timepiece to being a
statement of fashion, of attitude, of mood and of individuality . The show also focuses on pieces accented with
precious stones from antiquity, including safire, carnelian, agate,
sardonyx, and emerald.
The exhibit displays a variety of wearable items--including rings,
necklaces, earrings, and bracelets--such as a gold torque necklace
originating from Western Europe in the 2nd millennium B.

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"We are so excited about the launch of Michele Jewelry, says Creative Director
Michele Barouh.

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Featuring 150 breathtaking pieces dating from approximately the
4th millennium B.

Web sites of individual crafters and artisans who make and sell their own jewelry.

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Saturday can be made by calling (011) 41 22 318 8010, or Phoenix
Ancient Art , 47 East 66th St.

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Beautifully colored stones such as lemon citrine, blue topaz,
and rose de France are the hero of this fine jewelry story with accents of
diamonds, amethysts, and sapphires throughout .
A company with more than twenty years of family history, the Michele brand
was named after daughter and muse, Michele Barouh. to the 13th century A. Greek rhyton with fluted body and scenes in chasing
technique, and a Hellenistic Greek gold cup with scenes of fishermen
in relief work, from the 2nd - 1st century B.com

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Like Michele Watches , Michele Jewelry celebrates effortless glamour by
marrying modern fashion with independent style . Natural pearls are also found, particularly in
Byzantine jewelry.

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The Michele Jewelry Collection is the first
brand extension for the fine watch company, which was acquired by Fossil
(Nasdaq: FOSL) in 2004.

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Price points range from $250 for charms to $8,000 for more
statement pieces.

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Business Editors/Art Writers

NEW YORK----Phoenix Ancient Art,
one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities
from Western civilizations, today announced that its latest exhibit,
"6000 Years of Jewels: Fine Metalwork and Jewelry from Antiquity" was
unveiled at its Geneva gallery on April 20, 2005, and will remain on
view until June 3.C. These objects are all individual testimonies to the
extraordinary levels of craftsmanship achieved by ancient cultures,
and their technical ability to produce artistically exquisite and
unique works of art," said Ali Aboutaam, president of Phoenix Ancient
Art.

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- Collection Will Be Available Exclusively at Neiman Marcus -

MIAMI, Michele Barouh, Creative Director of
Michele, announced the arrival of the first Michele Jewelry Collection in
select Neiman Marcus stores nationwide. made from a
hammered bar of gold.

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One striking theme is the
reverence for gold and silver, which have fascinated and appealed to
mankind for millennia., New York, at (212) 288-7518;
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The groups -- Signature, Hula, Seaside and Terrazzo -- combine
geometric details with curvilinear links inspired by the pattern of the
Michele logo. Michele has revolutionized
the way we look at watches .

The necklace's simple, linear design makes it
appear very contemporary.
There are also figures of gods, including a gilt silver statuette
of the Egyptian god Khnum, dating from the beginning of the first
millennium B.
Located at 6 rue Verdaine, 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland, the gallery
will be open Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.

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This 18 karat gold collection mixes
precious stones with the fun personality of the Michele brand to create
distinctive and unique jewelry.
The collection presents an intriguing display of how the various
civilizations used metallurgic techniques .