Bright Stars and Bow Ties: a Tribute to Karin and Bowen Loftin

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Raffle Tickets are currently on sale for stunning jewelry donated by David Gardner’s Jewelry in honor of Bright Stars and  Bow Ties: a Tribute to Karin and Bowen Loftin, to take place on Saturday,  January 10 at the Miramont Country Club at 6 pm. 

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly presents this event to thank Karin and Bowen for all of the outstanding support they have given our community over the years.  It will be an evening filled with great food, humorous and entertaining stories, music, and fun. 
 
Purchase raffle tickets on line here, at the event, or at the Museum. The prize is a beautiful David Gardner Design  18K yellow and white gold North Star Diamond Pendant. This stunning pendant valued at $9200.00 is:
- Designed in 18K yellow and white gold
- Features 0.96 ctw of pavé diamonds and 
  an 18k 1.6mm 18" adjustable gold chain
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Tickets are $50 each or 5 for $200.

Tickets may also be purchased at the Museum, or at the Tribute on January 10. The drawing will take place at the Tribute toward the end of the evening on January 10, and attendance is not required to win.

Join us for this wonderful opportunity to thank Karin and Bowen and to support the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History!

The Prize

  • North Star Diamond Pendant

    The prize is a beautiful David Gardner Design  18K yellow and white gold North Star Diamond Pendant. This stunning pendant valued at $9200.00 is:
    - Designed in 18K yellow and white gold
    - Features 0.96 ctw of pavé diamonds and 
      an 18k yellow gold 1.6mm 18" adjustable chain

    Thoughts on this magnificent piece from the artist:

    "We need that North Star, and actually, I think most people have one. It represents something really strong and stable and permanent in our lives. My goal was to make it subtle, simple, and beautiful... easy on the eye. It doesn't need to be obvious that it is a North Star," Gardner adds. "The wearer can decide whether to share the behind-the-scenes, symbolic origin and meaning, but my hope is as they wear it, they will be reminded of their own North Star." - David Gardner