As economy falters, more people rush to sell gold, jewelry and coins

By RICK MALWITZ

EAST BRUNSWICK —Last week John Lyons of Ringoes came to the National Estate Jewelry Buyers here to have some jewelry repaired. In addition to the jewelry that he wanted fixed he had a small necklace to sell.

The necklace, he explained, “Was going to sit in the drawer forever.”

Buyer Joe Auriemma weighed the necklace, did the math — based on that day’s gold price of $712.50 an ounce – and gave Lyons $25. Read more about As economy falters, more people rush to sell gold, jewelry and coins

Diamonds for a Cure Launches New Jewelry Collection in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Inspired by the Belief That “Diamonds Are Precious… So Is Life,” Diamonds for a Cure Will Donate a Percentage of Sales (From Its Collections) to Benefit Cancer Research

NEW YORK, NY, Oct 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Celebrated New York jewelry designer and breast cancer survivor Neda Behnam announced Diamonds for a Cure (DFAC) will join the growing number of companies and designers coming together this October to raise funds for cancer research.
A 4ct. natural pink diamond flower ring set in rose gold, and an 18k white gold rough diamond pendant with a diamond center stone on either a black or pink silk cord are just two of the pieces in DFAC’s “Think Pink” collection. DFAC is donating $100 from each sale of the flower ring and $50 from each pendant sale. Read more about Diamonds for a Cure Launches New Jewelry Collection in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Double Happiness Jewelry by Stephanie Wells and Paris Hilton — Hollywood's New BFFs

SAN DIEGO, Oct 23, 2008 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — In addition to her own jewelry line, Double Happiness Jewelry is the jewelry of choice for Paris Hilton while filming her new TV show, “I Wanna Be Paris Hilton’s New Best Friend!” Paris wore six of our designs, including the popular “Amadi Ear” on the October 21st airing of the show.
Double Happiness Jewelry is known for its creative use of metal, wire and stones. Earrings are the staple for this holiday season collection. Dramatic hoops and tear-drops with hand-set crystals and semi-precious stones embody the Stalagmite inspired collection. Heavy gold cuff bracelets and bangle bracelets with hand-set crystals and semi-precious stones sum up this collection. Read more about Double Happiness Jewelry by Stephanie Wells and Paris Hilton — Hollywood's New BFFs

Exquisite Viennese jewelry at Frey Wille

The jewelry company Frey Wille was founded in 1951 by the Viennese enamel artist Michaela Frey, who created ornamental artifacts and jewelry from enamel. She decorated her pieces by hand with floral and folklore ornaments.

After Frey’s death in 1980, the company developed a new, academically trained design team under the leadership of Simone Grunberger-Wille, which focused on the creation of art jewelry, emphasizing the artistic work in every design. She created a new jewelry design concept in which geometric or visionary images dominated the artistic designs. Read more about Exquisite Viennese jewelry at Frey Wille

Indian Brides Replace Traditional Gold Jewelry as Prices Rise

By Debarati Roy
Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) — Ashima Lahiri will say her wedding vows in December wearing fake earrings, necklaces and bangles that cost a tenth of the price of gold, breaking a millennia-old Indian tradition that brides wear the precious metal.

“Gold is too hot now,” says the 25-year-old fashion designer from Kolkata, eastern India, who’ll spend 15,000 rupees ($305) on her bridal set instead of 160,000 rupees for a real one. “You can’t touch it.” Read more about Indian Brides Replace Traditional Gold Jewelry as Prices Rise

Hydiapearl Launches pearl jewelry collections for this Winter

Written by chinabeads
Hydiapearls.com is best defined as adding luster to the modern female. Simply put, the fashionable pearl jewelry for female with unique style is inspired by contemporary’s professional design. The independence of Modern women makes jewelry styles beginto take the big unruly line. Thus the trend of this fall and winter is not difficult to find clues.

According to the trends of this autumn & winter, Hydia Pearl Ltd. launches a collection of pearl jewelry at its online wholesale store (http://www.hydiapearl.com/). As the modern female become more independent, jewelry styles begin to take the big unruly line. Cold color, cool materials take the lead. Read more about Hydiapearl Launches pearl jewelry collections for this Winter

Safe World Peace Jewelry Collection Debuts in the U.S.

Safe World Peace collection of necklaces and jewelry promotes the peaceful co-existence of people from diverse world religions and cultures. Until recently the collection, created by jewelry designer Fadia Otte, was only available in Europe. A new website and distributor means the line of stirling silver necklaces, gold and white gold necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are now accessible in the U.S. A portion of all sales from The Safe World Peace collection is donated to charities that support children in need around the world, regardless of religion.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) October 19, 2008 — Safe World Peace, the collection of diamond necklaces and other fine jewelry, has recently launched in the U.S. Each necklace, bracelet, or earrings are meant to promote peace between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Read more about Safe World Peace Jewelry Collection Debuts in the U.S.

Zagat Shopping: Costume Jewelry

By: Shazia Khan

If you want to drip in diamonds and pearls, but don’t want to spend a fortune, the Zagat Shopping Guide has ideas on where to find costume jewelry, and no one will know it’s faux.

Jennifer Miller Jewelry
972 Lexington Avenue
212-734-8199
JewelsbyJen.com

Zagat says whether you’re a fan of the faux or the fine you’ll find it all at this Upper East Side jewelry boutique. Customers rave you can find a “lovely selection” of contemporary and classic looks in precious stones, as well as replicas in man made diamonds. Read more about Zagat Shopping: Costume Jewelry

Don't miss pearl jewelry at topearl online store

www.topearl.com launches the newest pearl jewelry products at affordable wholesale prices, including bridal line, birthday jewelry, anniversary jewelry, jewelry for mothers, cocktail, Halloween etc. The jewelry is made from authentic cultured freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals, gemstone beads, coral and turquoises.

(live-PR.com) – Topearl, online jewelry store of Chinese fine jeweller is launching a model search for the company’s newest products, which include a bridal line. The jewelry to be modeled includes necklaces and bracelets made from authentic cultured pearls and Swarovski crystals, gemstone beads, coral and turquoises, and will be featured both in the ToPearl catalog and on the company’s website at www.topearl.com. ToPearl’s newest models will show how ToPearl’s new bridal & bridesmaid line is a beautiful complement to wedding and bridal party dresses. Read more about Don't miss pearl jewelry at topearl online store