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The Diamond Information Center Hosts CELESTIAL | | Fran Goldstein - www.diamonds-africa.com | Fran Goldstein - www.diamonds-africa.com – sends us this information just in time for the upcoming Academy Awards.
Her new internet site brings a new perspective to the connection between the film industry and the diamond industry with focus on the Blood Diamond movie that has been nominated for 5 Academy Awards including best actor for Leonardo Dicaprio and supporting actor for Djimon Hounsou.
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| The Diamond Information Center Hosts CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair 2007 at Soho House Los Angeles - February 19 - 22
The Diamond Information Center (DIC) opened its annual pre-Oscar event, CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair 2007, an exclusive invitation-only week-long celebration for 2007 Oscar nominees and presenters at Soho House LA. Set to take place February 19 - 22, this event is an ode to the origins of diamonds, featuring a world-class Africa-inspired diamond spa and retreat that celebrity guests can indulge in and embrace the blissful aura of diamonds.
"Diamonds have been a longtime Hollywood tradition," said Sally Morrison, director of The Diamond Information Center.
"This year, diamonds are once again, shining bigger and brighter than ever before and we're delighted for 2007 Oscar nominees and presenters to pamper themselves at the CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair, which has been specially designed to honor them during this exciting week leading up to the Oscars."
| For centuries, diamonds have offered significant healing powers to the body, mind and spirit.
At CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair 2007, celebrity guests will be treated to two new spa treatments created by Napa Valley's The Carneros Inn. Designed to restore clarity, relaxation and an overall sense of renewal, The African Rough Diamond Mineral Ritual & Massage and Warm Kimberlite Stone Hand & Food Massage treatments have been created to reflect the healing traditions of South Africa. In addition, Dr. Elliot Ndlovu, a spiritual (sangoma) and medicinal healer (inyanga) will be on hand from South Africa's Fordoun Spa. He has traveled thousands of miles to guide Oscar nominees and presenters through a traditional African ceremony involving mediation and relaxation.
Renowned jeweler Fred Leighton will also showcase $50 million of diamonds in an amazing, never-before-seen private diamond collection at CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair 2007. In celebration of the love affair between diamonds and Hollywood, the jewels pay tribute to the treasures of romantic figures of the past as well as the wish lists of today's starlets. The selection of museum-quality diamonds features exquisite pieces ranging from a French Crown Jewel to the pink diamond hoops worn in The Devil Wears Prada to several diamond pieces featured in Marie Antoinette.
In addition to partaking in the spa treatments, guests will also be giving something back to the community where diamonds originate -- Africa.
Guests attending DIC's event will be taking home an Isibindi Diamond Medallion from Mia & Kompany. Proceeds from this special gift benefits Isibindi, a community-based child and youth care project in South Africa that raises support for the nearly two million children in South Africa who are left to fend for themselves in child-headed households due to the AIDS epidemic.
"I am very pleased to be a part of Diamond Information Center's 'CELESTIAL - A Diamond Affair,'" said Mira Sorvino, Oscar-winning actress. "Not only because of the beautiful diamonds and the unique African inspired diamond spa and retreat, but most importantly because this event raises money for children who need it most: A portion of the proceeds from each beautiful Isibindi Diamond Medallion presented to our guests directly benefits child orphans in South Africa whose parents have died or are dying of AIDS. The Isibindi project teaches child orphans the necessary skills so that they may remain with their siblings and receive ongoing nurturing care in their family home."
| Isibindi Diamond Medallion | 
Mia Koniver, creator and designer of Mia & Kompany, produces a line of whimsical fine jewelry that ranges from pave diamond charm bracelets to striking eveningwear pieces. The four-year old line has received accolades including a nomination for the prestigious "ACE Award" by the Accessories Council and a multitude of celebrity fans. The newest project from Mia & Kompany is the Isibindi Diamond Medallion Collection. Proceeds from this limited-edition Collection will benefit Isibindi community-based child and youth care projects in South Africa.
Engraved on the front of each medallion are the words:
"Isibindi" and "Dapperheid" representing courage:
Engraved on the back of each medallion are the words:
"Isibindi Umbumbulu", representing the region in South Africa where the Isibindi pilor project.
The Isibindi Project
In 2005, the Isibindi Umbumbulu project received international recognition by the Ford Foundation, in partnership with the John F. Kennedy School of Government and Harvard University, as an exemplary model of innovation in reducing poverty and addressing key developmental issues of national concern.
Built upon principles of family preservation and the belief, "it takes a village to raise a child," the goal of Isibindi is to create safe and caring communities for orphans in "child-headed homes". The National Association of Child Care Workers (NACCW), a South African non-governmental organization (NGO) along with other local governmental support initiates Isibindi projects in key regions throughout South Africa. |
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