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Lia Sophia was a fashion-jewelry direct-selling company with roots in the former Act II and Lady Remington jewelry businesses. Victor Kiam acquired the Act II home-sales jewelry company in 1986, later renamed it Lady Remington, and the business was relaunched as Lia Sophia in 2004 in reference to Tony and Elena Kiam’s daughters. The company sold affordable fashion jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and seasonal collections, through a home-party sales model.
Lia Sophia operated through independent Sales Advisors who hosted jewelry parties and sold products directly to customers. Older direct-sales listings described the opportunity as offering approximately 30% commission, downline commission opportunities, and starter kits priced around $149. The company became one of the better-known U.S. jewelry party-plan businesses, with public reporting later referring to approximately 30,000 sales advisors.
The original Lia Sophia direct-selling business closed in the United States and Canada after announcing in December 2014 that it would wind down by December 31, 2014 and cease operations by the end of February 2015. The former LiaSophia.com domain no longer presents an active official direct-sales opportunity, consultant enrollment program, or current product-party business. Some Lia Sophia jewelry continues to circulate through resale channels and third-party sites, but the original MLM/direct-sales company is no longer active.
Lia Sophia’s legal history includes a $6.7 million class-action settlement involving customers and former sales advisors after the company shut down. Plaintiffs alleged that Act II Jewelry LLC, doing business as Lia Sophia, stopped honoring its lifetime replacement guarantee, misused customer information, and continued recruiting sales advisors even as the business was preparing to close. The settlement covered approximately 4 million customers, 19,069 sales advisors, and 2,709 newer sales advisors who had purchased starter kits.
Original Npros business profile for Lia Sophia, preserved below for archival purposes:
lia sophia, formerly Act II Lady Remington, is a direct sales company with a continued focus on high quality fashion jewelry, affordable pricing and a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. lia sophia Advisors around the country have experienced the benefits this company offers. Whether you’re interested in working part-time or are ready for a full-time career, lia sophia invites you to join their opportunity.lia sophia partners with Dress for Success, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged women re-enter the workforce. lia sophia contributed $3 million worth of jewelry to Dress for Success in 2010.
lia sophia hostesses receive 20 percent of show sales in jewelry credit with a $250 minimum show. A hostess can also earn 40 percent of her show sales in credit for an additional $15 when she has 10 orders and 2 bookings. Hostesses also receive 2 half price items and 4 bonus price items.
lia sophia Advisors earn 30% profits on their personal sales, paid weekly. Advisors can also earn cash bonuses, free jewlery, incentive trips, and monthly, quarterly and annual recognition.
lia sophia is a member of the DSA.
Tory Kiam, President
Lia Sophia is a family owned, direct selling business; meaning that they sell their jewelry products using a person-to-person system of distributors rather than a fixed retail location. This makes lia sophia products available anywhere in the world....
If a lia sophia consultant is unavailable in your area, or you would prefer not to have to go through one, you may access the lia sophia catalog online. The company has numerous catalogs available at their website....
The steps to becoming a lia sophia consultant mirror those for any direct selling home based opportunity, with one exception; you must speak with an advisor in order to obtain the materials....
Lia Sophia consultants are part of a multi-level compensation plan where they can earn cash bonuses, monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition, free jewelry, and trips, among others. Consultants make 30 percent of profit. If you have active recruits under you, you become a manager, and you make 10 percent additional profit....
lia sophia jewelry features several collections of gold and silver jewelry with enamels, mother of pearl, crystal and cubic zirconia. The jewelry line displays a variety of styles with everything from futuristic designs and motifs, to geometric and retro looks....
A Lia Sophia starter kit includes jewelry to use and show, a carrying case and 2 jewelry trays, a Lia Sophia blue display cloth, a ring sizer, a training video and manual, catalogs, and order forms for as many as 5 shows. The cost of the Lia Sophia starter kit is $99. ...
According to Lia Sophia Creative Director Elena Kiam, the company will be winding down their operations in the US and Canada and cease operations by the end of February.
Lia Sophia was originally launched as "Act II Jewelry", later renamed "Lady Remington", and finally "Lia Sophia" in 2004 after the CEO's two daughters.
Lia Sophia is liquidating its jewelry line at up to 50 percent ...
lia sophia® Brings Glitz and Glimmer to the HolidaysJewelry Direct Seller Offers Tips on Creating a Fashion-Forward Holiday Look WOOD DALE, IL -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/10 -- The holidays are the season of glitz and glimmer and lia sophia encourages women to get into the festive spirit by brightening their look with fabulous jewelry.Through in-home demonstrations, lia sop...
In recognition of Women's Confidence Day on June 2, lia sophia is showing women how wardrobe accessory changes can make a huge impact on their confidence."Women's Confidence Day is a perfect opportunity for us to explain how to make simple changes with jewelry that will make you feel great," said Bonni Davis, Vice President of Sales for lia sophia.Davis said women should keep the following i...
National Small Business Week kicks off May 23 in Washington D.C. In recognition of the campaign and annual gathering, Bonni Davis, Vice President of Sales for lia sophia, wants to offer women tips on how to become a successful business owner in direct selling. Davis says women should consider the following guidelines: •Understand the industry: According to directselling411.com, "Direct selli...
Shimmering lights and ornate decorations make the holidays a festive time of year, but there's no reason why the adorning should be limited to homes. 'The holidays are an ideal time for women to have fun with their style and add some glitz to their everyday apparel,' said Bonni Davis, Vice President of Sales for lia sophia. 'Whether a woman is going to a cocktail party after work or attending a...
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