"Best of the Best" Trip to NYC

Item Number: 5
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $2,750
Online Close: Dec 17, 2008 11:00 AM CST
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Description
This trip is like no other, with a fascinating look at the New York jewelry trade, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Four of you will fly Continental Airlines to Newark and then spend time each day with Tom Tivol, president of Tom Tivol Jewels, touring some of the finest jewelry designers, precious stone dealers, diamond merchants, and pearl vendors whose businesses are not open to the public. Discover how precious gemstones are cut, graded and priced. Learn what to look for in high-quality jewelry under Tom's practiced eye. As one of the most respected gemologists in the United States, Tom has lectured, published and taught in the jewelry industry and to the general public for many years.
In addition to the roundtrip airline tickets for four, four tickets will be provided to the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Minerals and Hall of Gems. See stones in an extraordinary range of size, color and shape, like the 563-carat Star of India, the largest and most famous star sapphire in the world.
You will enjoy outstanding Greek cuisine with a $150 gift certificate to "rising star chef" Michael Psilakis' Anthos Restaurant. Finally, you will receive $1,200 to be used toward a hotel stay or for shopping purchases.
Special Instructions
This package includes four Continental Airlines tickets to Newark based on airline's availability. Trip must be be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date with Tom Tivol.