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Rob Bates, Senior Editor — JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone,
The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices officially released its extensive list of ethical, social, and environmental practices its members must comply with.

All members of the group, now called the Responsible Jewelry Council, will be audited by third parties to verify their compliance with this code, which can be seen on the group’s Web site, responsiblejewellery.com.

“This is obviously a very ambitious system,” said RJC chairman Matthew A. Runci, who also is president and CEO of Jewelers of America. “We now transition from being a research and development organization to being an operating organization.” Read more about Responsible Jewelry Group Releases Ethics Code …

Jewelry Insurance Is Inexpensive Protection, HUB International New England Says
WILMINGTON, MA, Dec 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — If you’re giving or receiving a valuable piece of jewelry this holiday season, you might want to wrap it up with more than ribbons and bows. You may need to alter your insurance package to properly cover your new valuable possessions.
“Most people don’t realize that their homeowners or renter’s insurance policy provides limited coverage for jewelry,” says Michael S. Chapman, chief sales officer with HUB International New England, a regional insurance agency headquartered in Wilmington, Mass. Read more about Wrapping Up Jewelry With More Than Bows — Why You May Need Special Insurance This Holiday Season …

Yehuda Diamonds filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require Blue Nile, Inc., which claims to be the world’s largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, to offer a full and complete refund to any Blue Nile customers who wish to return emeralds or emerald jewelry items purchased from the company. The complaint, “Diascience Corp. dba Yehuda Diamond Company and John Does. nos. 1-10, vs. Blue Nile Inc.,” was filed November 12 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Court Case #08CV9751). Blue Nile shares are listed on the NASDAQ. Read more about Yehuda Diamonds Lawsuit Asks Blue Nile to Provide Refund Offers to Customers Who Were Not Adequately Informed Blue Nile Emeralds Use Fillers …

My-Wedding-Jewelry’s collection of celebrity replica jewelry is for sophisticated, chic women who want the look, but not the price tag.

Lake City, Florida (PRWEB) December 1, 2008 – My-Wedding-Jewelry.com’s celebrity inspired jewelry pieces are crafted in solid .925 sterling silver with high quality CZ diamonds. This collection is designed for women who want the look of celebrities without the high price tags. Read more about My-Wedding-Jewelry.com expands Celebrity Inspired Jewelry Collection …

As Americans seek “green” items to preserve the planet, ranging from lightbulbs to dishsoap, they might want to consider their jewelry. Purchasing a necklace in the Midwest -; if that necklace contains coral -; can harm ocean ecosystems thousands of miles away.

Divers have harvested red coral for over 5,000 years. But new technologies, which allow coral harvesters to dive deeper and take more coral, have made the practice more destructive. Some scientists say that 20 percent of the world’s coral has been destroyed, and that another 23 percent may be lost in the next 30 years. Read more about For Green Jewelry, Refuse Real Coral …

By DAVID FERRARA
Staff Reporter

One day, Brook Delafosse thinks maybe she’ll be a geologist or someone like the woman who digs for treasures on television.

On Saturday morning, the 9-year-old put her future to the test at the 14th annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, which concludes today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in west Mobile.

Brook and her cousin, Lauren Luke, climbed up on a trailer bed covered in sand and dug for rocks, tossing as many as they could find within two minutes into plastic cups.

“I might think about it when I get older, digging for rocks and stuff,” she said. Read more about Rockhounds gather in Mobile for the annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show …

Amethyst, a contemporary designer jewelry boutique, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting last week. The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chairman Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jerry Morenoff welcomed Amethyst owners Amy Hugo and Angela Malkin.

Hugo and Malkin are excited to bring a fresh and unique jewelry store to Bethesda. Amethyst is an intimate boutique featuring contemporary fine jewelry from a number of talented designers selected for their artistic passion and distinctive look. Amethyst is founded for the individual who prefers fine chic jewelry from small designers as opposed to mass-produced brands. Read more about Bethesda jewelry store holds grand opening …

With the Holiday Season here people are considering selling their Jewelry over the Internet on such popular websites like eBay or CraigsList.

Here are some safety tips for you to follow, no matter what time of the year it is:

1. Insist on payment either via a Certified Bank Check that you can corroborate with the Bank, a Bank Wire Transfer to your account, or an escrow account such as Paypal. Do not accept Cashier checks or Money Orders as they can be forged. Read more about Want To Sell Your Jewelry Over The Internet? Be Careful. …

WOODBRIDGE —At least one burglar broke into an Iselin jewelry store early this week and stole dozens of items worth nearly $31,000, police said Wednesday.

Officers responded to Jaipur Jewelers on Marconi Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and found that someone had cut the lock, pried open the steel security gate and smashed the front glass door to get inside, a police report said. Read more about Another Iselin jewelry store burglary gets over $30,000 in jewelry …

Just in time for the holidays, GordonsJewelers.com has released their 10 Best Gifts of the Season List. All items are available online and can be delivered in time for the holidays.
GordonsJewelers.com’s Ten Best Gifts of the Season:
Diamond Studded Journey
This 1/4ctw diamond curve pendant in white gold features seven round diamonds in a 4-prong setting. Journey Diamond Jewelry is designed to celebrate love, and the graduated stones represent how your love can grow over time. Item#: 17705666 $199.99
Celebrate Your Faith This Season Read more about GordonsJewelers.com Releases The 10 Best Gifts of the Season List …