Duchess of York turning her hand to jewelry design

Jan 24, 2006, 16:59 GMT

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is turning her hand to jewelry design.

The duchess has signed an exclusive deal with huge designer, K&G Creations.

Sarah will partner the company to create a collection of unique jewelry designs featuring artificially made Moissanite.

K&G Creations is the world's largest manufacturer of moissanite jewelry.

The initial signature collection will debut later this year with additional collections to follow.

The vintage inspired collection, 'Sarah Ferguson for K&G Creations, will consist of rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

All of the duchess' net proceeds from the K&G collection will be given to the Sarah Ferguson Foundation for Children - which benefits the lives of children worldwide.

The duchess said: 'I'm excited about Moissanite, because it means that every woman can now own the jewelry of their dreams.

'K&G Creations' reputation for the highest quality in fine jewelry presents a wonderful opportunity to collaborate in bringing this exquisite jewel to all women.'

Moissanite is a unique, near colorless lab-created gemstone. Harder than sapphire or ruby and second in hardness only to diamond, Moissanite was

first discovered by French Nobel prize winner Dr. Henri Moissan in 1893.

Sarah will also be a spokesperson for K&G's Moissanite jewelry and make in-store appearances to support the launch.

Neil Koppel, President and CEO of K&G Creations, said: 'The Duchess of York's strength, independence, beauty and elegance make her the ideal person to be the voice and face of K&G Creations line of Moissanite fine jewelry.'

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