GB: What other charities have you been
involved with recently? Is there an
exceptional piece from CJ Charles that
we should expect to see in an upcoming
fundraiser or gala?
VM: Miracle Babies, JDRF, and many more
ongoing causes. For the upcoming Miracle
Babies Gala on October 20, we are donating a
Panerai watch. I know that the future owner will
cherish it.
GB: What is next for you and CJ Charles
Jewelers?
VM: Thirty years ago, when I began my
business in the jewelry and watch world, I kept
in mind two paramount goals. First is to always
represent the highest quality, whether it be the
rarest gems or the finest watches in the world,
and second is to create strong bonds and
relationships that transcend generations. Of
course, we maintain a culture based on quality
and relationships. Today’s clientele expects
high caliber service and a strong relationship
with their jeweler. CJ Charles has been a part
of that life experience. My friends, clients, and
I have been on a journey that’s evolving into
something greater for years to come.
www.cjcharles.com
deny the sense of excitement in the room when
everyone is bidding on these amazing pieces,
adding romance from the spectacular world of
jewelry, and I was thrilled to see how well our
donation was received. 100% of the proceeds went
to UCSD Moores Cancer Center benefiting cancer
research and treatment. The next year, we followed
this piece with a second donation, an exceptional
suite of jewelry which auctioned for an incredible
amount. The proceeds from each piece supported
UCSD Moores Cancer Center’s dedicated mission
to fight cancer.
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of cancer cells
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