February 3, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 A special supplement to the February 3, 2010 edition of The Villadom TIMES F O CUS on WYCKOFF Businesses Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry lthough the year has just begun, Devon Fine Jewelry’s calendar is brimming with exciting events. Owner Nancy Schuring has planned a Gem Sale for March 2 through 13 that will be punctuated by the March 5 GemBoree, an evening of fun and learning about gems. On April 30, Devon will host an Antique Jewelry Road Show, featuring special guest Alan Nacht, an antique jewelry expert. Last November, Nancy held the wildly popular Finder’s Keepers giveaway. Thirty Devon Nancy Schuring and Julie gift bags, all of which contained a piece of fine jewelry, were left out in plain sight in nine local communities. Staff members ensured that each piece would be found, and then spoke with the individuals who located these special gifts of appreciation. “People were overwhelmed,” Nancy noted. “I’m so pleased with the response. It was a lot of fun.” Nancy adds that Devon has begun sponsoring students’ education at the Institute of Gemology of Madagascar, and two have already completed the course. Nancy says this education changes the lives of Madagascar’s women and handicapped residents as they learn gemology and lapidary. Nancy welcomes residents to bring their old jewelry to be redesigned by Devon’s staff, or sold. Anyone who may want to sell jewelry is invited to view “Getting the Most from Selling Your Old Jewelry” on devonfinejewelry.com. Devon is the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. In addition to the largest selection of colored gemstones in the area, Devon carries the world’s top three diamond lines: Hearts on Fire; The Kwiat Diamond Jewelry Collection, and the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line. Visit Devon at 303 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-6; Thursday until 8; and Saturday, 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit devonfinejewelry@aol.com for details about upcoming events. A entrepreneurs are continuing the success of this well-established business, but Alain notes that the new incarnation of Eurica is much more than beautiful gifts and accessories. “We take pride in offering furniture, wall art, original paintings, mirrors, and floral arrangements for all tastes,” Alain says. “Patricia, an interior designer who graduated from the Henri Matisse Institute of Interior Design in Peru, will help make your house a home in a style that pleases you, so you will be happy to come home.” Patricia can help you visualize with drawings, elevations, and Alain and Patricia Lacourte floor plans, and brings these two-dimensional concepts to three-dimensional fruition with personalized touches that reflect each homeowner’s taste. She also guides clients in the selection of beautiful, well-crafted window treatments and, of course, with accessories for every room in the home. Alain and Patricia welcome the community to visit Eurica to find gifts at all price points, from a small bookmark to fine ceramic, and tableware from Mariposa, Vietri, Julian Knight, and others. Jewelry, personal items, and Vera Bradley bags are also among the shop’s elegant offerings. Eurica, located at 648 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone (201) 848-5633 for additional information. and Patricia Lacourte Eurica just over two years When Alainknewgifts. Wyckofftheir purchasedand design expertise,stylish ago, they the shop had become a destination for home accessories and Adding own flair these Alain and Patricia Lacourte of Eurica