CJ Charles Jewelers' newest location in Westfield UTC celebrated its Grand Opening on Thursday, July 26. Family and friends enjoyed champagne and hors d'oeuvres catered by Pamplemousse Grille. Clients experienced the luxurious California Modern atmosphere of the expansive showroom. Cartier, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Bulgari offered the latest in fine watchmaking. In addition, guests previewed opulent diamond jewelry from the Rivière collection as well as fine jewelry, and estate jewelry. Thank you to everyone who made it a memorable night!

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Vahid Moradi the President and CEO of CJ Charles Jewelers hosted a spectacular Patek Philippe Gala at a private estate in La Jolla. Patek Philippe’s Basel 2017 collection was unveiled, which gave clients the opportunity to peruse extraordinary timepieces such as the 4968/400R, and 5524G. Watch enthusiasts shared their passion of Patek Philippe over glasses of champagne and delicious entrees by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grill. CJ Charles Jewelers, the newest addition to the Patek Philippe family, became established as an authorized dealer of Patek Philippe in September 2016.

On Friday, February 3, 2017, CJ Charles Jewelers hosted an intimate Patek Philippe dinner at Eddie V's in La Jolla. Several special Patek Philippe models such as the 5270R-001, 6102R-001, and 5370P-001 were on display for our guests to enjoy. View the gallery below to experience the night of exemplary timepieces, fine dining, clients, friends and family. 

President and CEO of CJ Charles Jewelers, Vahid Moradi, donated a highly sought after Panerai timepiece which is the Radiomir 8-Day model with an in-house proprietary movement by Panerai. As part of the donation, in order to cater to the exceptional ladies that would be in attendance, Vahid donated a spectacular pair chandelier diamond earring. On Saturday, October 22^nd at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, these spectacular items were auctioned at the 7^th Annual Miracle Babies Gala. 

Lark Mason and Lark Mason III, of “Antiques Roadshow,” were the auctioneers of the night. Guests were swept away by the Once Upon a Time theme. Attendees enjoyed a scrumptious dinner and drinks while the auction unfolded.

The first auction item, courtesy of CJ Charles Jewelers, was the beautiful pair of 18kt white gold diamond chandelier earrings modeled throughout the night by the stunning Susanne Rohrbaugh. This marvelous piece caused an eruption once the bidding started at $3,000. Numerous guests placed bids, with the final bid culminating with an offer of $6,000. Vahid Moradi says, “We would like to credit Susanne, dear friend and Miracle Babies’ auction chair, for the success of the sale.”

Very generously, Vahid Moradi committed to donating a second Panerai watch, PAM00176, if the first Panerai watch met or exceeded $10,000. When the auctioneers unveiled the Panerai Radiomir PAM00268, the bidding opened at $4,000. Eight different guests made bids on this watch. The bidding escaladed between two people extremely interested in the timepiece. A generous patron made the final bid of $10,000 for the PAM00268.

Vahid Moradi says he first got involved with Miracle Babies through, “A lifelong friend of mine named Holly Heartsough. I initially went in because of my belief in her and her passion. Later, I found out that the cause was even larger than all of that. I am really fortunate to be able to give back in the small way that I can in order to help and give a chance to the newcomers being introduced to our world.”

CJ Charles is proud to be a supporter of Miracle Babies for four strong years. The event organizers, auctioneers, and more importantly the warm generous guests were helpful in assisting Vahid Moradi at CJ Charles to achieve the urgent funds needed. The proceeds from the auction help families who have newborns born with medical conditions or prematurely in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; the funds also allow Miracle Babies to continue with research, support and education.

Take a peek at our donation items on CJ Charles' official instagram @cjcharlesjewelers.

 

Enjoy viewing more images of the event courtesy of Giving Back Magazine

The 2016 A. Lange & Söhne party was hosted by CJ Charles Jewelers at a private La Jolla estate. Guests savored delicious offerings from the talented Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grill while enjoying excellent company and spirited conversation. Thank you for attending and enjoying the special night. CJ Charles Jewelers is proud to carry the best from A. Lange & Söhne.

View more photos by GB of the Lange & Söhne dinner

On a beautiful evening, we welcomed friends to the store for our annual Panerai party. Guests enjoyed good company, incredible craftsmanship and incredible food. It was a wonderful night. 

The 2016 Spark Gala was a great success, raising over $2.5 million for novel cell therapy at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. We are incredibly honored that the necklace we donated managed to raise $100,000. La Jolla Light featured an article which noted that this is the largest jewelry donation ever recorded in the San Diego area. 

Vahid Moradi and CJ Charles Jewelers are pleased to support this year’s 35^th Annual Moores Cancer Center Spark Gala with the donation of a stunning golden South Sea Pearl and diamond necklace and earring set. This exquisite piece will be available at auction during the Spark Gala on Saturday, April 16^th at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. All proceeds of the auction benefit cancer research and clinical care at UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center, which is a cause very dear to his heart.

 

Interview with Vahid Moradi, president of CJ Charles Jewelers:

What first got you involved with UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center?

“Finding a cure for cancer intrigues us all. I lost my father to cancer when I was a young man. This sparked an inner flame. I gravitated to any cause that was willing to go to war with cancer. After I was invited to join the UCSD Cancer Board, I had the pleasure to meet Dr. Scott Lipmann. On the first day I entered his office at UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center, I knew this was to be a lifelong mission of mine. I saw how passionate and devoted Dr. Lipmann is in his pursuit to find a cure. Throughout our conversation that day, Scott explained to me how the research is evolving to treatments such as immunotherapy and designing targeted cancer drugs based on the genetic information of the patient.”

How long have you been involved in supporting UCSD's Moores Cancer Center?

“This is my second year. My experiences as a board member over the last two years has been enriching. After seeing firsthand doctors and scientists devoted to their craft, my belief is reinforced that we are on the brink of something really great.”

Tell us about your donation.

“Every year for the gala it gives me the pleasure to offer my support by selecting an extraordinary one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. This year I have selected a breathtaking necklace and earring set featuring golden pearls and diamonds. I can only hope that this donation will inspire an even greater act of generosity.”

 

The necklace and earring set feature 18 South Sea Golden Pearls 11-15mm, 500 Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 13.67cttw, 13 Rose Cut White Diamonds 2.60cttw, 336 Yellow Diamonds 6.72cttw set in 18kt white gold. 

The annual CJ Charles Jewelers Cartier Party is always a favorite. Our dear friends joined us for a magical evening sipping champagne, nibbling on delectable morsels, and admiring some of the finest high jewelry watches in the world.

 

September 17th is Vacheron Constantin's 260th anniversary...of course, the horological world has been awaiting this day for more than this reason alone. After all, at a special celebration in Geneva, today is the day that Vacheron Constantin finally revealed the mysterious "Grand Oeuvre" ref 57260 - the custom-made watch they have confidently called "the most complicated watch in the world".