Mark Levinson, Co-owner of Levinson Jewelers; NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino; Steve Martorano, Owner of Café Martorano; and Robin Levinson, Co-owner of Levinson Jewelers - Photo credit: Downtown Photo

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (January 31, 2012) – Robin and Mark Levinson, co-owners of Levinson Jewelers, and renowned restaurateur Steve Martorano, owner of the famous Café Martorano, hosted a fabulous party at Levinson Jewelers to launch the new Yo Cuz! line of designer jewelry on Thursday, January 26th. The urban chic jewelry line, which can be purchased at Levinson Jewelers and on the Café Martorano website (www.cafemartorano.com), was collaboratively designed by Robin Levinson, Steve Martorano and Marsha Daley. Guests at the event were dazzled by the exciting new Yo Cuz! line while enjoying Italian delights catered by Café Martorano. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Yo Cuz! jewelry line will be donated to the Urban League of Broward County.

"We are thrilled to partner with Steve on this exciting new venture," said Robin Levinson, co-owner of Levinson Jewelers. "The Yo Cuz! collection is fun, hip, stylish and can be worn by anyone. I had a great time collaborating with Steve and look forward to extending the line with additional styles and designs."

The Yo Cuz! collection currently features a spectacular men's and lady's sterling silver Yo Cuz! bracelet with gemstones and silk macramé cord, retailing at $350 each. If you are looking for a little more attention grabbing dazzle, the line also includes a striking Yo Cuz! diamond bracelet which retails for $4,000. The collection also includes stunning Yo Cuz! necklaces, earrings, pendants and dog tags.

Steve Martorano was inspired to create the Yo Cuz! jewelry line because the phrase, "Yo Cuz!" is a term of endearment he says every day. Originating in Philly, Steve frequently uses the phrase with close friends and family members, and he believes it will soon be more commonly used in everyday language. According to Martorano, what better way to get the message out there than the Yo Cuz! brand of jewelry. When it came to partnering with a jeweler, he knew there was none better than Levinson Jewelers. Martorano says he chose to partner with Levinson Jewelers because, "I have been a loyal customer of Mark and Robin Levinson for years, so they know me and they know what I'm about. I also know that whenever I buy jewelry from Levinson Jewelers, it is the best quality, and that's what I wanted for the Yo Cuz! jewelry line – the best."

Both Levinson and Martorano have been stellar names in South Florida for decades. Located at 888 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Levinson Jewelers is one of the leading independent jewelry stores in the country. Because of its sterling reputation and elite status in the industry, the world's most prestigious lines and designers seek space in Levinson's exquisite store, including: Dior, Bvlgari, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, Franck Muller, Piaget, IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Penny Preville, Gucci, Hermes, Backes & Strauss, Corum and many others. Owners Mark and Robin Levinson travel the world seeking the most precious jewels and unique items to provide to their discerning clientele.

Steve Martorano opened Café Martorano located at 3343 E. Oakland Park Boulevard in 1993, and 19 years later, Café Martorano has become a worldwide sensation. The restaurant has expanded into three locations – the original one on Oakland Park Boulevard, one at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, and one at the Rio in Las Vegas. The Martorano brand has also launched a wine label, pasta sauces, Yo Cuz! apparel line, and more. With the launch of his new book Yo Cuz! My Life, My Food, My Way, a new web series Yo Cuz!: The Italian-American Cook, and his numerous television appearances, Steve Martorano is quickly becoming a national household name.

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The Yo Cuz! jewelrycollection can be purchased at Levinson Jewelers at 888 East Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale or at www.cafemartorano.com. For more information about Levinson Jewelers, please visit www.levinsonjewelers.com or call 954-462-8880.