Author: Indonesia Jewelry

To say that it’s a challenge in this economy to launch a high-end jewelry line with items that retail for as much as $110,000 would probably be an understatement.

Ruff&Cut’s strategy: Tug at heartstrings by trying to appeal to humanitarians and environmentalists.

The jewelry line, which launched today and is sold online and in independent boutiques, features pieces that are made with recycled gold and “conflict-free” diamonds. The company is also donating 10% of the retail price of each piece to NGOs working in Africa to improve the lives of people involved in metal and gemstone mining and jewelry manufacturing. The company’s e-commerce site specifies where each diamond came from. Read more about New Jewelry Line’s Strategy: Tugging at Heartstrings …

Fashion jewelry, first made popular by iconic designer Coco Chanel and then by fashion jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane, is no longer considered a cheap compensation for those who cannot afford gold and diamonds. Indeed, some of the most exquisite costume jewelry pieces can be considered just as precious.

If you don’t have the opportunity to embellish yourself with expensive jewelry haute couture, there are plenty of shops in Kyiv where you can choose something to fit your purse and your wardrobe. Read more about Fashion jewelry shopping in Kyiv …

Let fashion jewelry retailer Eternal Sparkles help welcome the brand new fall season with its fall fashion jewelry sale. What better way to jumpstart this time of the year than by dazzling everyone with a CZ Encrusted Ring? Think it’s too much hassle to the wallet? Not really. With a 30% discount on all fashion jewelry pieces, looking fabulous has never been this easy.

City of Industry, CA (PRWEB) October 14, 2008 — Let fall season be fab season with fashion jewelry from the experts, Eternal Sparkles. Make that transition from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter with sterling silver jewelry, CZ jewelry and swarovski jewelry from this California-based fashion jewelry retailer. The best part? It is Eternal Sparkles’ fall fashion jewelry sale. Read more about 30% Discount on All Fashion Jewelry Pieces at Eternal Sparkles …

By Rita Ledesma

As early as the first Millennium B.C., the Philippines had a rich tradition of personal adornment. It enjoyed a lively trade of glass beads and semi-precious stones with India and China. Its pre-colonial era was dominated by princesses and women warriors who adorned themselves wi th the finest gold woven as sashes, or designed as intricate earrings and elaborate necklaces. Even then, exquisite jewelry was integral to being Filipina. Read more about The jewelry of Celia Molano: Treasures across time …

By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Sotheby’s London is offering select pieces of jewelry by renowned jewelers and contemporary artists at its upcoming Important Jewels sale, to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC.)

The London Important Jewels sale is scheduled for on December 17. Read more about Sotheby’s to Raise Funds for Charity at London Jewelry Sale …

Near Wholesale Prices on Diamond Jewelry that lights up the Internet

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 12, 2008 — TraxNYC is launching a new diamond jewelry website where the fashion forward consumer will now be able to find unique hip-hop and diamond jewelry selections that no other online jeweler can offer.

TraxNYC is pleased to offer near wholesale prices on diamond jewelry. The online jewelry site maintains high quality diamond rings, diamond watches, diamond earrings, diamond necklaces and hip hop jewelry for both men and women. Read more about The Jewelry Site That Never Sleeps …

By ELISE ZWICKY
of the Journal Star

PEKIN —

Melinda Black never imagined that cutting glass and making jewelry could be so addictive.

Not only has Black signed up three times for a new fused glass jewelry class offered by the Pekin Park District, she’s also talked several co-workers and friends into taking the class as well.

“I’ve just always been a jewelry fanatic. I like anything that’s unique and different. Designing my own pieces is a blast,” Black said. Read more about Jewelry making new park district offering …

Enchanting Wearable Art
Compiled by Janice Mason

Fashion takes an artistic turn in a new exhibit opening tonight at the Art Center of Estes Park. Alice League has been designing one-of-a-kind wire-wrapped jewelry since 1998. Janice Kay has been knitting since she learned the craft in Brownies at age 8. Both stand ready to share their unique wearable designs with the public. Read more about Fiber and jewelry exhibit opens tonight at the Art Center …

ACJS Adds Four Premier Jewelry Artists to the Exhibition; The Spruill Center to Sponsor Wine and Cheese Reception

The Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show (ACJS) announced that it has added four top jewelry creators to the roster of artists exhibiting at its second annual event. The newly announced artists include Marcia Macdonald, Chihiro Makio, Steve Midgett and Jerry Scavezze. The show will be held at the Defoor Centre in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ACJS also announced that The Spruill Center for the Arts will sponsor a wine and cheese reception during which patrons will have an opportunity to meet the artists in an informal setting. The reception will take place at the Defoor Centre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7. Read more about Atlanta Prepares for Second Annual Contemporary Jewelry Show …

Find Out How to Turn Your Unwanted Trinkets Into Money
By ELISABETH LEAMY

Gold is one bright spot in an otherwise bleak economy — today it’s priced at more than $850 an ounce. More people are taking advantage of the high price by looking no further than their dresser drawers. Read more about Gold Parties Pay Cash for Your Jewelry …