(December 12, 2008  Flemington, NJ) On Sunday, December 21, 2008, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Roman Jewelers in Flemington will host a fine arts and crafts show at Renaissance Plaza, 39 Hwy 12, Flemington, NJ 08822. This event will be free and open to the public. Visitors will be able to enjoy a wide spectrum of original artworks and finely crafted items, and the artists will be present at the event to answer any questions about their works. These special and unique items are sure to provide holiday inspiration .

(December 9, 2008 – Flemington, NJ) Simon Ghanimian, the designer behind the internationally known SimonG. Jewelry line, visited Roman Jewelers in Flemington and in Bridgewater Commons on December 6 – 7, 2008. Customers at both stores had an opportunity to chat with the designer one-on-one and to learn more about the inspiration behind his renowned diamond and gemstone pieces.

(October 24, 2008   Flemington, NJ)  Roman Jewelers of Flemington and Bridgewater Commons Mall was named as a semi-finalist for the New Jersey Family Business Award 2008.  The major sponsors were NJ Monthly Magazine, the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc, and the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies at Farleigh Dickenson University.  Roman Jewelers was named in the category for businesses with sales up to $10 million dollars per year, and was the only company in Hunterdon County to receive an award.

The award ceremony took place at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ on October 7, 2008.  Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State for New Jersey, gave the opening remarks at the award luncheon.  Brenda Blackmon, Co-Anchor of “My 9 News,” WOR-TV, served as master of ceremonies.  The Shor family, owners of Roman Jewelers, received a personal letter of congratulations from New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine in acknowledgement of the award.

2008 is the sixteenth year for the New Jersey Family Business of the Year Award.  A total of 47 New Jersey companies were nominated for this year’s contest.   Winners were selected based upon an extensive list of criteria that included:  the number of family generations that have been involved in the businesses, innovations within the companies, longevity, ability to deal with difficulties, and level of success.  The winners were also selected based upon their level of involvement within their communities

Roman Jewelers is a fourth-generation business that was started at the end of the 19th century in Russia by Roman Shor’s grandfather, Jacob.  Roman’s father continued the business in Russia, and Roman and Sophie Shor emigrated to Flemington, NJ where they first opened their business in 1989.  Their daughter, Lucy Zimmerman, is general manager for both the Flemington and Bridgewater locations, and she represents the fourth generation of Roman Jewelers.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, designer jewelry and jewelry repairs.   The Roman Jewelers Flemington location also offers a wide selection of fine Swiss watches.  Visit Roman Jewelers at www.romanjewelers.com

Contact: Sheila Palka, Marketing Director
Roman Jewelers
Telephone:  908-237-1223
sheila@romanjewelers.com

(August 18, 2008 Flemington, NJ) On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Roman Jewelers hosted a carnival fundraiser for the Flemington Fire Department at the Roman Jewelers Renaissance Plaza, Flemington location, where the parking lot was transformed into fairgrounds for the day.

Several hundred people attended to enjoy the music, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals as well as food provided by Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, Shop Rite and Baker’s Treat (all of Flemington). The Hunterdon Art Museum led bead making craft lessons, and several local vendors had booths to display their businesses. Inspiring Bodies hosted a hula hoop contest that rivaled the Olympics for enthusiasm.

One of the great attractions of the day was a display of fire fighting equipment by the Flemington Fire Department. Four fire trucks, including the famous ‘Old Betsy’, were on site throughout the day. Children and adults had a rare chance to explore the trucks, take pictures and talk to the firemen one on one about fire safety. The raising of the 100-foot-plus ladder on the ladder truck provided an exciting moment that captured the attention of everyone, children and adults alike.

The event raised $4,000 for the Flemington Fire Department. Roman Jewelers would like to thank the following local businesses and organizations who supported this event:

Baker’s Treat Café & Catering

Chilly Willy DJ Productions

Dilts & Koester, Attorneys At Law

Flemington Furs

Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce

Hunterdon Dental Esthetics

Hunterdon Prevention Resources

Inspiring Bodies

Joseph W. Wolenski, D.M.D., P.A.

Kuhl Corporation

Louie & Lenny

Matt’s Red Rooster Grill

Premiere Dance Of Flemington

Printech

Rowden Opticians

Shop Rite of Flemington

Silpada Design

Stop & Shop Of Flemington

Teaberrys

Team Capital Bank

Wardrobes by Doreen (Carlisle Clothing Line)

Zdenek Financial Planning

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater.
Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.

(July 11, 2008  Flemington, NJ) Join us for an afternoon of summer fun and show your support for the Flemington Fire Department! On Saturday, August 16, 2008, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Roman Jewelers will host a Flemington Fire Department Carnival in the Renaissance Plaza (home of Roman Jewelers) parking lot. The carnival will feature a giant bounce-house, obstacle courses, music, and fun activities for all ages, as well as interesting displays by various regional businesses.

There will be hot dogs and hamburgers kindly supplied by Shop Rite of Flemington (and grilled by our very own Flemington Firemen!).  Several other local businesses, including Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, Baker’s Treat and Central Liquors, will also participate with food and soft drinks for this event.

The Fire Department will also provide a demo of fire safety for adults and children.

This is a great opportunity to let our local fire department volunteers know how much we appreciate their dedication.   All proceeds will go directly to the Flemington Fire Department.

The following businesses and organizations have also generously supported this event:

Baker’s Treat Café & Catering

Chilly Willy DJ Productions

Dilts & Koester, Attorneys at Law

Flemington Furs

Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce

Hunterdon Dental Esthetics

Hunterdon Prevention Resources

Inspiring Bodies

Joseph W. Wolenski, D.M.D., P.A.

Kuhl Corporation

Louie & Lenny

Matt’s Red Rooster Grill

Premiere Dance of Flemington

Printech

Rowden Opticians

Shop Rite of Flemington

Silpada Design

Stop & Shop of Flemington

Teaberrys

Team Capital Bank

Wardrobes by Doreen (Carlisle Clothing Line)

Zdenek Financial Planning

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.

(May 5, 2008 Flemington, NJ)  Roman Jewelers Raises $1,500 for Hunterdon Medical Center. On Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2008, flashing cameras and the pulsating rhythms of runway music provided a backdrop for Flemington’s own version of Fashion Week at Roman Jewelers in Renaissance Plaza.  Models paced the runway with a showing of spring fashions from the Vera Donna Boutiques (Livingston and Red Bank, NJ), accessorized with fine jewelry from Roman Jewelers.  This event was a fundraiser for Hunterdon Medical Center and featured a personal appearance by E! Channel celebrity Leon Hall.

The show highlighted stunning outfits ranging from swimsuits all the way to formal evening attire in both pastel and vibrant colors for spring and summer of 2008. Leon Hall provided fashion commentary at the beginning of the show, and then chatted with guests during the cocktail hour that followed.

The event raised $1,500 for the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.

(April 18, 2008  Flemington, NJ)   Celebrate Spring/Summer Fashions and Support a Great Cause at a Fashion Show Fundraiser.  Join Roman Jewelers and Hunterdon Medical Center at an exciting fashion event  for a great cause.  Re-awaken your fashion senses at the Roman Jewelers Spring Fashion Show on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Renaissance Plaza, Flemington, NJ.

This is your chance to see, up close, what well-dressed women will be wearing this season, and you can check out the newest styles as the models walk the runway.  To add to the fun, television personality Leon Hall (host of Fashion Emergency on E! Channel’s The Style Network and author of Fashion 411) will narrate the fashion show.  Fashions are from the Vera Donna boutiques of Livingston and Red Bank, NJ.  Preview the boutiques at www.veradonna2.com.

After the show, guests are invited to enjoy a champagne and cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets for the event are only $25 and will be a direct donation to the Hunterdon Medical Center. To reserve your seat, please call 908-782-8240.  Checks should be made out to the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation and mailed to Roman Jewelers, Renaissance Plaza, 39 Hwy 12, Flemington, NJ 08822.  Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve yours now.  For more information or directions, please visit www.romanjewelers.com or call 908-782-8240.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry, and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.

(April 16, 2007 Flemington, NJ)  “Out of Africa” Dance and Jewelry Program Comes to Flemington:  Roman Jewelers to Host Public Event.  The Roman Jewelers flagship store in Flemington will be the backdrop for a unique program featuring live African dancers and two men who journeyed to South Africa in search of platinum. The store is located Renaiassance Plaza on Route 12 in Flemington.

The “Out of Africa” event, which is free and open to the public, is being held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  The coffee bar and refreshments will be available starting at 1:00 PM. Five dancer/musicians from the Universal African Dance Ensemble will provide live entertainment between 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

At 2:00 PM, following the music, speakers Bruce Pucciarello of Novell Design Studio and Keith Riley of Platinum Guild International USA will discuss and chronicle their recent thrilling journey to the platinum and diamond mines in South Africa.  They will share photos that were taken in the mines and on safari during the trip. They will also explain what makes platinum so precious.  Bruce Pucciarello is an industry expert who has contributed to jewelry stories for the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and leading jewelry magazines.

According to Sophie Shor, Vice President of Roman Jewelers, this is the second in an ongoing series for the community. “Roman Jewelers wants to provide information and educational programs to people in the area. In the past several years, we have presented many jewelry educational programs to schools, and we have local scout troops visit our stores in Flemington and Bridgewater so that the children can learn as well. We are pleased to invite the community to learn directly from experts in the jewelry industry. It can be fun and educational.”

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches. For more information, call 908-782-8240 or visit www.RomanJewelers.com.

(March 17, 2008 Flemington,NJ)  Roman Jewelers, the Michener Art Museum and Bucks Magazine Strive to Bring Neighboring Counties Together Through Art and Culture.    On Saturday, April 5, 2008, the James A. Michener Art Museum will reach across the Delaware River for an event entitled “Meet the Michener.”  This event will be sponsored by Roman Jewelers (Flemington, NJ) and BUCKS magazine (New Hope, PA) to bring neighboring Hunterdon and Bucks counties together for an afternoon featuring art, music, local cuisine and fine beers. The event will be co-sponsored by Market Roost Fine Catering, Restaurant & Gift Gallery of Flemington, NJ and Triumph Brewery of Princeton, NJ and New Hope, PA.

“Meet the Michener” will be held in Renaissance Plaza (home of Roman Jewelers) at 39 Hwy 12, Flemington, NJ.   Located just fifteen minutes from New Hope, everyone is invited to attend this free event on April 5, 2008 from 2 pm to 5 pm to get acquainted with the Art & Soul of Bucks County, the Michener Art Museum.

Bucks County artist Robert Whitley, a master woodworker of national reputation, is the featured artist of a solo exhibition at the Michener Museum in New Hope through June 1, 2008.  He will make a presentation at the “Meet the Michener” event in Flemington on April 5^th to discuss his original and contemporary furniture designs, as well as historic reproductions.    Works by Robert Whitley are on permanent exhibit at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C., the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of art, in addition to several other university and private collections.

Guests can delight in two free jazz performances during this event by renowned bassist and composer Charles Fambrough and Friends. During his nearly 40-year professional career, Fambrough has performed and recorded with numerous bands, most famously Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and the Wynton Marsalis Quintet.  He has produced numerous Jazz CDs including Proper Angle, City Tribes, Upright Citizen, Charles Fambrough @ Zanzibar Blue and The Charmer.

Market Roost Fine Catering, Restaurant & Gift Gallery, located in Flemington, NJ, will provide a sampling of hors d’oeuvres for this free event.  Triumph Brewery, which has locations in Princeton, NJ, New Hope, PA and Philadelphia, PA, will provide a beer sampling for guests.

In addition, selected art and general educational books and other items from the Michener Museum’s Shops will be on site during the event.

This “Meet the Michener” event is part of a new Hands Across the River program sponsored by Roman Jewelers, designed to increase awareness between Hunterdon County, NJ and Bucks County, PA.  This program will encourage individuals living in both counties to find out what cultural opportunities, shopping and businesses are available for them on the other side of the Delaware River.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including designer, diamond and bridal jewelry, and also offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.

BUCKS magazine is the art, culture and lifestyle magazine of Bucks and Hunterdon counties.   Samples of Bucks Magazine will be available for attendees at the event.

The “Meet the Michener” event takes place April 5, 2008 from 2 pm to 5 pm, and is free and open to the public.  No reservations are required, but seating for the jazz performances is limited and will be on a first-come first served basis.

For more information or directions,  please visit www.romanjewelers.com or www.michenerartmuseum.org, or call 908-237-1223.

Roman Jewelers Launches Educational Seminar Series (March 29, 2007 Flemington, NJ)  Dozens of local residents recently got a glimpse into the fashions and trends of Hollywood and the Academy Awards. Whitney Sielaff, a Hunterdon County resident, is the Editorial Director and Publisher of National Jeweler Magazine. He shared some jewelry trends and secrets during the launch of a year-long educational seminar series sponsored by Roman Jewelers. The first presentation was held March 11th at Roman Jewelers’ Flemington store, and the second has been scheduled for April 21^st, 2007 in the same location.   These programs are free and open to the public.

Sielaff’s presentation provided guests with an overview of current jewelry fashion trends that were worn by the stars on the “Red Carpet” at the Academy Awards ceremony.  Sielaff answered questions from audience members who asked about the differences between the various metals and stones that are used to create fine jewelry. He also discussed some of the watches worn by the celebrities.

According to Sophie Shor, Vice President of Roman Jewelers, Sielaff’s presentation was the first in an ongoing series for the community. “Roman Jewelers wants to provide information and educational programs to people in the area. In the past several years, we have presented many jewelry educational programs to schools and we have local scout troops visit our stores in Flemington and Bridgewater so that the children can learn as well. We are pleased to invite the community to learn directly from experts in the jewelry industry. It can be fun and educational.”

The next program is scheduled for April 21, 2007.  The coffee bar and refreshments will be available starting at 1:00 PM. The presentation will start at 2:00 PM, featuring Bruce Pucciarello of Novell Design Studio. His program is titled “Platinum – Out of Africa.”  Pucciarello will discuss his recent thrilling journey to the platinum and diamond mines in South Africa.  He will illustrate his presentation with photos he took in the mines and on safari during the trip, and he will explain what makes platinum so precious.  Bruce Pucciarello is an industry expert who has contributed to jewelry stories for the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and leading jewelry magazines.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches. For more information, call 908-782-8240 or visit www.Roman-Jewelers.com.

(March 5, 2007 Bridgewater, NJ)   For the tenth straight year, Roman Jewelers in Bridgewater is the number one jewelry store in the Bridgewater Commons mall. At a meeting held earlier this month, Roman Jewelers was presented with a certificate for reaching the highest sales among all other jewelry stores in the mall.

Lucy Zimmerman, General Manager of Roman Jewelers at the Bridgewater Commons Mall says, “We are very proud to be one of the few surviving family businesses in a mall with 13 other corporate jewelry chains.  I believe the talent of our custom jewelry designers along with the jewelry lines we have recently added to our collection make the difference.  To be recognized ten years in a row is quite an honor.”

Among the designers Roman Jewelers has recently added to its collection are Mikimoto Pearls, John Hardy and Roberto Coin.

“The staff at Roman Jewelers make their customers very happy, not only with their unique designs, but with their reliability, dependability and passion for providing good, quality service.  They have a knack for creating extraordinary pieces that keep their customers coming back time and time again,” says Ms. Zimmerman.

Roman Jewelers is a family-owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches. For more information, call 908-782-8240 or visit www.RomanJewelers.com.

February 27, 2007 Current trends in jewelry will be the focus of an educational seminar at Roman Jewelers in Flemington, New Jersey on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 2:00 PM.  Whitney Sielaff, publisher/editorial director of National Jeweler magazine, will also discuss what your favorite celebrities were wearing at the Academy Awards ceremony.  This is your chance to find out the details about the glamorous jewelry of Hollywood’s most exciting stars.

The seminar will be the first in a series of free educational programs about the jewelry industry sponsored by Roman Jewelers.  The programs will be held in the Flemington store at Renaissance Plaza, and are appropriate for all age groups.

Whitney Sielaff, began writing about the diamond industry in the 1980s. He became Editor-in-Chief of National Jeweler in 1995, where he oversaw the development of National-jeweler.com and Couture International Jeweler. He later added the titles of Publisher of National Jeweler and Editorial Director. He has won two Jesse Neal Awards from the American Business Press.

In 2005, Sielaff received the American Business Media Timothy White Award.  Named after Billboard magazine editor Timothy White, this award is given to journalists demonstrating integrity, courage and passion.   Sielaff was also selected for the Folio magazine 2005 “Dream Team” of people the magazine would hire as an ideal staff of industry professionals.  He graduated from Rutgers University and currently resides with his family in Hunterdon County.

A variety of delicious desserts will be served during the program.  Registration is free.   Call 908-237-1223 or 908-782-8240 to register or to obtain more information.  Please call to register, as seating is limited.  Roman Jewelers is located at Renaissance Plaza, 39 Highway 12, Flemington, NJ.

Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Mall in Bridgewater. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including diamond and bridal jewelry and offers a wide selection of Swiss watches. For more information, call 908-782-8240 or visit www.Roman-Jewelers.com.

Contact: Sheila Palka, Marketing Director
Roman Jewelers
Telephone:  908-237-1223
sheila@romanjewelers.com