Armenian Jewelers Association, a charitable organization composed of leading Armenian-American jewelry designers, raised more than $100,000 for their various charitable causes with their first-ever jewelry runway show, held March 11 at the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles. The fashion show featured jewelry from 10 Armenian designers including Giantto Designer Jewelry, Haytayan Jewelers Inc., Kirk Kara, Luxuriator/Franco Inc., Media Imports, Oro Diamante, Siera Jewelry, Simon G. Jewelry, Varna Platinum, and Von Dutch Watches. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to an educational relief fund set up to help encourage youth and to provide them with support to get through school and start in a profession. For more information on AJA, visit www.ajaglobal.com.