Ami Mesika says jewelry sales will be way up…

Jewelry Sales Rise 10.4% in December: Report
By JCK Staff
Posted on January 5, 2011

Jewelry sales in the month of December increased 10.4 percent compared to last year, according to a report from MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, which tracks sales nationally.

This was the first time since June 2010 that the sector enjoyed double-digit growth. The increase was driven primarily by strong performance by independent jewelers, as well as the high-tier segment.

SpendingPulse also reported that online jewelry sales were up 5 percent.
The company has previously said that jewelry sales rose 8.4 percent for the holiday season.

Platinum Tequila Bottle Worth 3.5 Million

Food & Spirits: JustLuxe is always on the lookout for the most luxurious liquor of the moment. But the 3.5 million dollar bottle of tequila far surpasses all the rest.

The exclusive bottle was designed by the "Diamond District's" GM diamond creator, Ami Mesika, to celebrate the launch of Tequila LEY 925.

Ami Mesika says "This eye-catching and luxurious piece of art, which sat in our office in NYC's Diamond District was always the main attraction. This one-of-a-kind bottle receives tremendous attention and never goes un-noticed."

The blinged-out bottle is made of 3.6 kilos of pure platinum and 6,400 diamonds, for a total weight of 415 carats.

Unsurprisingly, the Guinness Book of World Records has named it the most expensive bottle in the world.