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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : CONTACT: Jennifer FerkenhoffHyde Park
(303) [email protected]
Ellen Robinson,ERH & Associates,
(303)638-7393
OFFICIAL KEY TO THE STATE OF COLORADO, CREATED BY HYDEPARK JEWELERS DENVER, TO BE UNVEILED AT THE STATE
CAPITOL ROTUNDA
Key to the State created by Denver-based jeweler to be displayed forpublic viewing at the Capitol Rotunda
Denver, CO. (November 15, 2010) - Hyde Park Jewelers, one of the nations top 25 independentjewelers, announced today the Official Key to the State of Colorado, created by Hyde Park, will have anew home in the States Capitol Rotunda for public viewing. The Key to the State of Colorado will beunveiled in the Capitol Rotunda in an official proclamation and ceremony with Governor Ritter onNovember 16th at 11 AM.
About the Key to the State of Colorado:
The Key to the State of Colorado was created by Hyde Park Jewelers and presented toGovernor Richard D Lamm on September 6th, 1984, after discovery that there was not anofficial state key
The elements of the key include precious materials which are indigenous to Colorado.
The key is composed of 3 oz. of 14kt yellow gold, 1 oz of 18kt yellow gold, 1.5 oz of sterlingsilver, 2.6cts of yellow sapphires, 2.7 cts of blue sapphires, 4.75 cts of round brilliantdiamonds and 55 hours of labor
The design incorporates Colorado snow cap mountains, the official Colorado State seal
The precious metals are symbolic of Colorado first days as a regional mining center. Thecolors of the sapphires are symbolic of the Columbine, Colorados State flower
For the last 25 years, the Key to the State of Colorado has been primarily in secure storage and notavailable for public viewing. Governor Richard D Lamm delegated the responsibility for the Keys safekeeping, preservation and exhibition to The Colorado Historical Society. The Key will now have a newhome in the State Capitol Rotunda presented alongside memorial busts of some of Colorados past
Governors.
As a result of the efforts of Governor Ritter and his staff, we are deeply honored to have the state keyrelocated in the capitol rotunda. says Michael Pollak, CEO and Founder of Hyde Park. It has alwaysbeen Hyde Parks intent to make the viewing of the Key available to the citizens and visitors of ourstates capitol
About the Official Unveiling of the Key to the State of Colorado in the Capitol RotundaThe Key to the State of Colorado is being unveiled in its new location, The Capitol Rotunda so that thecitizens and visitors to Colorado and its Capitol can enjoy its splendor and beauty. Governor Ritter willpresent an official proclamation to Hyde Park for its contributions to the State of Colorado and unveilthe official display of the Key to State of Colorado.
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Local press is invited to attend the brief ceremony, along with Hyde Park staff and friends .
Event Date: November 16th, 2010Event Time: 11:00 AMLocation: State Capitol Rotunda, 200 E Colfax Avenue, Denver
About Hyde Park JewelersIn 1976, Hyde Park Jewelers was co-founded in Denver, CO, by Michael Pollak and Steven Rosdal.With locations in Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV and headquartered in Denver, CO, Hyde Park continuallypositions itself as one of the top 25 independent jewelers in the nation. Hyde Park recently unveiledtheir newly remodeled flagship store after 34 years of success in the jewelry industry and giving back tothe community. Award winning designs and distinctive styles has made Hyde Park Jewelers a widelyrespected lifestyle jeweler, known for providing exclusive and unique styles for the discriminatingcustomer. Hyde Park works with a worldwide network of gem sources, focuses on both classics and onthe most cutting-edge designs within the industry, and owns and operates its own manufacturing facility
in Denver. Hyde Park supports over 100 philanthropic organizations including Childrens Hospital,Denver Health, YouthBiz, Volunteers of America, Mizel Museum and Judis House. For moreinformation, visitwww.hpjewels.com.
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