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NEWS
BRIEF: "Akash – Sky Collection - 2006"
Richard
Shaw-Brown, the Kingdom of Thailand's maverick precious-jewelry
designer is now revealing the latest, and probably best
of his collectible Astral Gemstone Talismans (AGT) design
collections: with 37 stunning new creations. Christened
"Akash" - 2006, from the Sanskrit word meaning
"Vastness of the Universe" or simply "Sky",
it unveils 37 never-before-seen precious-jewelry creations.
Thus, Mr. Brown has now designed his 8th volume of uniquely
enchanting jewelry since he started releasing these
auspicious masterpiece collections in 1975. This accomplishment
is arguably an achievement unmatched by any jewelry
designer past or present... anywhere.
Though
born in America, Richard's auspiciously trendy fashion-jewelry
creations have propelled his company, Astral Gemstone
Talismans to officially represent the Kingdom of Thailand
by setting a new International standard with his highly-recognizable
propitious precious-jewelry designs of the future. AGT
was recently honored with the Kingdom of Thailand Government's
OTOP "Product Champion of Thailand" Award;
as well as receiving the "Brand Name" Award
from the Thai Board of Consumer Protection. Brown creates
each AGT piece with such singular artistic design, and
oversees his handcrafting with such painstaking attention
to detail; it merits individual numbers and an exotic
wooden box to protect each artful work.
A
journalist recently asked Mr. Brown, "You’ve
been incredibly successful with your Astral Gemstone
Talismans and planetary-jewelry philosophy: what more
could you possibly want?" He philosophized, "For
me, precious jewelry is far more than simple beauty,
elegance and success. With proper metaphysical understanding,
artful design and quality execution; the sky is the
limit. Hence, the nickname for the 'Akash – Sky
Collection – 2006'." Then proudly, "For
Thailand, my aim is to surpass Roman Bvlgari’s
or American Harry Winston’s reputation for quality
and excellence. And now I am working hard to be recognized
for my ART, rather than the philosophy behind it."
Indeed,
an International Herald Tribune feature wrote of Astral
Gemstone Talismans uniquely fashionable jewelry, "Brown’s
religiosity camouflages his esthetic drive."
Brown
continued by enthusing, "But my highest ambition
is to serve Their Majesties, the King and Queen, the
Royal Family, and the Kingdom of Thailand; as Royal
Gemologist. If a Gemstone is offered to the Crown I
want to be there to determine whether or not such a
gift is suitable. The wrong gems will cause adversity;
they need to be considered with supreme care, so that
only gems which do not conflict with the Royal horoscopes
may be accepted. Perhaps the only delay is;" he
grinned, "at 58, I’m still too young!"
Buoyed
by the thrilling comments from a private preview of
this stunning "Akash – Sky Collection –
2006", Richard is now setting his AGT merchandising
sights on the International market. Through International
media and public relations, he is planning to make Astral
Gemstone Talismans and Richard Shaw-Brown synonyms for
the finest Precious Jewelry available; a pioneer for
the future of fine jewelry... everywhere.
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