SAS AND AIEA CONVENTIONS
In early October, AJF’s Hratch Kaspar participated in an academic workshop organized by the US-based Society of Armenian Studies (SAS). The three-day event was held at the Academy of Sciences of Armenia and featured original research by a number of scholars.Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Read more AJF BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLDS FIRST RETREAT
AJF held a Board retreat from June 13-14, 2014, in Montreal to develop its strategic approach. A private tour of the new exhibit Faberge: Jewellers to the Czar was organized on this occasion by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. AJA International Board Member and AJA Montreal Chairman Habib Malo joined the trustees during the tour and first day deliberations.Thursday, June 12, 2014
Read more AJF TO AWARD EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO FIVE YOUNG ARMENIAN PROFESSIONALS
The Armenian Jewellers Foundation (AJF) will award scholarships to five professionals seeking qualification in Diamond Grading in ArmeniaMonday, June 9, 2014
Read more Calouste Gulbenkian and René Lalique: A Golden Friendship
The following article, by art historian and jewellery designer Philippe Bouasse, was published in the March issue of AJA International Magazine. It was provided by AJF as part of its historical research program. Lalique’s friendship with the Armenian philanthropist has been a source of inspiration for both the artist and the legendary art collector.Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Read more Lost Treasures of Armenia Revealed in Basel
AJF Chairman Pierre Akkelian gave a special AJF presentation on the Lost Treasures of Armenia initiative, undertaken in partnership with the St.Petersburg Ethnography Museum, during the AJA annual Baselworld gala event on March 29, 2014.Friday, March 28, 2014
Read more AJF Patrons in Watchland
On March 28, the unique watchmaking village, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc, received AJF’s latest patrons: President and CEO of Adamant Company, Hrach Avakyan, and his spouse Hasmik Avakyan; businessman and community leader from Saint Petersburg, Karen Mkrtchyan; and businessman Armen Mkrtchyan, and his spouse Yulia Mkrtchyan.Thursday, March 27, 2014
Read more AJF Launches Historical Research Program
Geneva, March 17, 2014 - Every foundation needs to raise funds in order to promote its objectives. As you know, Franck Muller produced special collectors’ edition of gold and stainless steel watches featuring the Armenian Alphabet to help us raise funds for this purpose.Sunday, March 16, 2014
Read more AJF Launches Historical Research Program
Geneva, March 17, 2014 - The Armenian Jewellers Foundation is pleased to announce that Hratch Kaspar, one of the founding members of the Armenian Jewellers Association, has joined the Foundation’s management team.Sunday, March 16, 2014
Read more Lost Treasures of Armenia AJF & St-Petersburg’s Ethnographic Museum Develop Strategic Partnership
Geneva, March 17, 2014 - The Armenian Jewellers Foundation is pleased to announce that Hratch Kaspar, one of the founding members of the Armenian Jewellers Association, has joined the Foundation’s management team.Sunday, March 16, 2014
Read more AJA Founding Member Hratch Kaspar Joins the AJF Team
Geneva, March 17, 2014 - The Armenian Jewellers Foundation is pleased to announce that Hratch Kaspar, one of the founding members of the Armenian Jewellers Association, has joined the Foundation’s management team.Sunday, March 16, 2014
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