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Donna Distefano teams with former Tiffany exec

February 05, 2010

New York--Donna Distefano Ltd., the Manhattan-based jewelry design company known for its commitment to environmentally sensitive sourcing, has announced a new business partnership with Marissa Harvey, a former Tiffany and Co. vice president.

Harvey joined Donna Distefano Ltd. as managing director in June 2009, and a business between the two was finalized in January 2010, with Harvey now owning a stake in Donna Distefano Ltd. and acting as chief operating officer.

According to a media release from Donna Distefano Ltd., both the company and Harvey have a shared vision and a commitment to fair trade sourcing.

"I am thrilled that we met and have joined forces to change the way America buys jewelry," Harvey said in the release. "With Donna's creative vision and my luxury background and experience, we are well positioned for great success."

Prior to joining Donna Distefano Ltd., Harvey worked as a top-level luxury executive in the jewelry and hospitality industries. At Tiffany and Co., she was a part of the key management team that launched some of the retailer's most successful jewelry and watch collections.

"Marissa brings her impressive 20 years of senior management experience to Donna Distefano, including developing and executing lucrative merchandising and brand strategies," Distefano said in the release.

Moving forward, the company says it plans to expand the brand's reach by educating consumers about the luxury and value of classical goldsmithing, as well as the importance of fair trade practices.
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