Roman Jewelers Celebrates Local
Business Women with Special Event
by Kristina Maiwaldt, Roman Jewelers
May 12, 2021
Roman Jewelers honors women of strength in our community.
Judy Gold and Courtney Newman were presented with a Strength bracelet, designed by Freida Rothman, and donations to their charities, BW NICE and Steps Together, respectively. The women were selected by Roman Jewelers’ sales staff and store owners for their exemplary commitment to our communities and their example of strength during some difficult times. Both women were inspired by their own personal circumstances to support their chosen charities.
“Both Judy and Courtney were obvious choices. Women of strength are givers…and leaders. Both these ladies look for opportunities to do the most good deeds as possible in their communities. They are both inspired and never give up. And that takes strength and commitment,” said Lucy Zimmerman, co-owner of Roman Jewelers.
Judy Gold is a local, successful realtor, businesswoman, and community member in Hunterdon County. Judy is an advocate for women survivors in the community. She is a board member of the Business Women Involving Charity and Education (BW NICE), a female empowerment organization that is dedicated to helping all women through a forum that provides personal and professional growth while championing the fight against domestic violence.
Courtney Newman started Steps Together after medical scares with both of her young children. The organization formed in 2013 and assists local families who are facing a medical crisis by providing financial relief, while also bringing awareness to the conditions that impact them.
An ode to female endurance and fortitude, Freida Rothman began the Women of Strength campaign to honor the stories and sentiments of women that have shaped her as a mother, daughter, and designer. The campaign has honored female Holocaust survivors—including her own grandmothers, Women of West Point Military Academy, and most recently, female healthcare workers across the country.
According to Rothman, “People are doing good things, and this is what keeps us going — to do good things to help each other, to donate to good causes.”
Roman Jewelers was honored to host Ms. Rothman, as well as equally honored to recognize our local women of strength.
(L to R) Judy Gold, Designer Freida Rothman, Courtney Newman and Roman Jewelers Co-owner, Lucy Zimmerman at Roman Jewelers on May 6th Women of Strength Event.
“I designed the STRENGTH bracelet to honor the legacy of my four grandparents — all Holocaust survivors. They taught me to always see the beauty in life and choose a positive path forward in the face of adversity and the obstacles we all go through. The STRENGTH bracelet celebrates and reminds each woman of their inner strength and to make a positive difference in this world. I used a textured dark rhodium finish to symbolize grit and resilience, and handset pavé stones for the perfect combination of grit and glamour.” —Freida Rothman
For further information, please visit:
Freida Rothman: www.freidarothman.com
Roman Jewelers: www.romanjewelers.com