Stolichnaya elit will host an auction on August 9th at the Chateau Marmont with 100% of the proceeds going to DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Items to be auctioned off include exciting travel excursions and one of a kind diamond jewelry made by renowned designer Penny Preville.
While a select group of guests will be invited to the live auction at the famed hotel, online users can go to www.stolielit.portero.com to place their own bids. Portero.com is a trusted online auction-based marketplace for luxury merchandise that will offer participants at home a chance to bid on items for one week beginning August 2nd. This amazing opportunity will allow virtual participants to bid against invited guests in real time up until and through the auction event on August 9th.
Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christie’s, Los Angeles will conduct the live auction, and all of the proceeds will benefit DIFFA, one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States.
Inspired by Stoli elit’s unprecedented clarity and its status as the ultimate luxury vodka, the exquisite diamond collection consists of four individual pieces featuring an extraordinary elit Diamond Cuff Bracelet and elit Diamond Clip-on Pendant, both radiating Penny Preville’s signature floral styling and sensual scrolling. Dramatic 18 carat gold elit Hoop-Earrings dripping with diamonds and bold, deco-inspired elit Cuff Links boasting emerald cut diamonds complete the collection. A full description can be found below.
"We are thrilled to donate 100 percent of the profits from these priceless pieces to DIFFA, a charity that has mobilized some of the leading names in the design community to fight for this worthy cause," says Suzy Kilgore, Brand Director for Stolichnaya at Pernod Ricard USA. "We feel that supporting their efforts is one of the finest ways to honor elit’s stature as the first ultra-luxury vodka on the market."
Penny Preville, whose collections strike a balance between elegance, fashion and versatility, is best known for fusing old-world techniques with a contemporary sensibility. Her designs have been honored in major fashion and lifestyle publications internationally and her fans include a long-line of celebrated men and women including many A-list celebrities.
The Stolichnaya elit Collection
elit Cuff Bracelet
This signature Penny Preville cuff bracelet is made of 18 carat gold and diamonds with exquisite, intricate detailing encircling the wrist. The cuff is lacy and feminine with floral accents and a perfect statement of ‘timeless elegance.’
elit Clip-on Pendant with Signature Chain
This 18 carat gold and diamond clip-on pendant incorporates Penny Preville’s signature unique styling of flowers and ‘sensual’ scrolling. The diamond pendant is stylishly versatile and can be worn in various ways, with different necklines, depending on how it is clipped onto its gorgeous diamond chain.
elit Earrings
Stylish, yet with a timeless quality, these 18 carat gold and diamond hoop earrings are dramatically accented with Penny Preville’s signature design elements. Bold expressions with a shimmer of moving diamonds, these earrings are statements of jewelry that is current, yet enduring.
elit Cuff Links
These deco-inspired, dazzling diamond and 18 carat gold cuff links are the perfect accessory for any distinguished wardrobe. The ‘deco’ design is achieved by Penny Preville’s careful placement of emerald cut and round diamonds. These elegant cuff links are meant to impress.
About Stolichnaya(r) elit(tm)
Stolichnaya(r) elit(tm) originally comes from vodka’s own heritage. The mastery of the various elements of Russian vodka creation was once closely guarded by the privileged few; initially within the noble classes, and then inherited by the czars. elit(tm) preserves this prestigious history and the scientific input – the key to this vodka’s distinguished unsurpassed quality.
About Penny Preville
Fusing old-world techniques with a contemporary sensibility, Penny Preville’s collections strike a balance between elegance, fashion and wearability. Available in 18 carat gold or platinum, her designs are delicately set with diamonds and colored gemstones. Penny’s jewelry is at once timely and enduring. Recognized by numerous industry awards for excellence, her achievements have been highlighted in major fashion and lifestyle publications internationally. Celebrated and influential women everywhere can be seen wearing her jewelry.
About DIFFA
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide more than $35 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.diffa.org.
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