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The Jeweled Egg Depicts a Historical San Diego Attraction

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sep 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced today that it will feature the Balboa Park Carousel Egg at the GIA Jewelry Career Fair & Open House on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Institute’s campus in Carlsbad, California.

GIA’s Open House takes place only once a year. This time, GIA is showcasing the incredible Balboa Park Carousel Egg, a large Faberge-like mechanical wonder that is an artistically intricate, bejeweled miniature reproduction of the Balboa Park Carousel. The Egg is an exact replica of the Balboa Park Carousel, prior to restorations, including the 56 hand carved carousel animals, detailed paintings, lights, trimmings, coloring and other features. This will be the Balboa Egg’s first public viewing. Read more about GIA Jewelry Career Fair & Open House to Unveil the Balboa Park Carousel Egg …

By Herb Brandon
Israel News Agency

Jerusalem, Israel — September 1, 2008 ….. As jewelry trends come and go, silver jewelry remains popular across all economic and fashion spectra. Silver has attracted man’s fascination for many thousands of years.

Ancient civilizations found silver deposits plentiful on or near the earth’s surface. Relics of these civilizations, include jewelry, religious artifacts, and food vessels formed from the durable, malleable metal. This metal took on near mystical qualities in marking important historical milestones throughout the ages, and served as a medium of exchange. Read more about James Allen: Sterling Silver Jewelry Is A Timeless Beauty …

Posted by Amy Jo Johnson | The Bay City Times
Kathy Maciag said it’s hard to describe her love for metal.

“I’ve always liked metals … I just like the feel of metals,” she said.

But this 61-year-old Bangor Township resident and registered nurse isn’t into banging out body work on cars or recycling metal at scrap yards. Read more about Ordinary metal becomes unique jewelry at the hands of Bangor Township woman …

A new line of jewelry designed by Matthew Hoffmann, founder of Hoffmann Jewelry Design, will be offered by Kris Keller at Ten Fine Jewelry located at 10 Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor, MI (www.tenfinejewelry.com). These newest creations are inspired by Hoffmann’s recent battle with a serious illness. He spent eight weeks in the hospital and since his recovery earlier this year Hoffmann has been compelled to continue his life’s work. He has succeeded in translating this humanizing experience into innovative designs consisting of “God’s Metal” gold with exotic colored gemstones, pearls, and sparkling diamonds. Read more about New Designs From Matthew Hoffmann Now Offered By Ten Fine Jewelry …

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TANGERANG: Customs and excise officers have seized thousands of pieces of jewelry, along with dozens of cellular phones, sent to Soekarno-Hatta airport from express mail services in Hong Kong and Singapore, an official said Thursday.

Eko Darmanto, chief of intelligence at the customs office, said officers conducting delivery surveillance at the airport’s cargo warehouse discovered the 2,100 bracelets and 1,150 necklaces worth Rp 3.8 billion packed in several boxes. Read more about Jewelry seized at customs …

U.S. District Court finds jewelry design does not infringe on patent

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A recent court ruling in a patent infringement suit is expected to greatly open the marketplace for Chamilia(TM), LLC, and provide retailers and consumers with more options for personalized jewelry.
In Pandora Jewelry, LLC v. Chamilia, LLC the United States District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that Chamilia’s(TM) jewelry, which uses decorative locks that allow wearers to personalize their bracelets and necklaces while preventing the beads from bunching or sliding on the strand, does not infringe upon Pandora’s patent. A ruling on the validity of Pandora’s patent is still awaited from the court. Read more about Court's Ruling Favors Chamilia(TM) Jewelry …

The deceptively plain stone wakes up to the light and transforms to reflect the wearer
By Kathy Schultz

“The first time I saw labradorite, I thought it was an ugly, sludgy gray — but it had fire,” says local jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa. My sentiments exactly. But when I met Jiwa, she was wearing a stunning necklace with such fluorescence that I was converted.

“It’s the quality,” Jiwa says. “I sought out the best of it and started using it in my jewelry.” The stone that was so initially unappealing has become the signature material of the designer’s collection. Read more about Shamila jewelry showcases the hidden fire of labradorite — the perfect complement for fall colors …

by Fabian Toulouse

Tens of thousands of years ago, Stone Age man inaugurated a tradition that has been honored throughout the course of human history. Before writing was developed and before crops were ever planted, men were plying women with jewelry. Ivory bracelets and shell beads from the Paleolithic period bear witness to the longing for ornamentation. Since the dawn of time, naturally, fashions have evolved a bit, but the wish for beautiful jewelry is still with us.

Through the ages, the reasons for making and giving jewelry have varied. Fine jewelry can be evidence of true love-or apology. It can be a pick-me-up gift to oneself one memorable example is Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?) Some use jewelry as a way to flaunt their social rank. Some people prefer more functional jewelry, such as hairpins, buckles, or brooches. What has always remained predictable is that exquisite jewelry of any sort makes a welcome gift. Read more about Fine Jewelry: Always a Welcome Gift …

Some people see a skull and think its saying, “You are going to die.” Essayist David Sedaris’ latest book, “When You are Engulfed in Flames,” devotes an entire chapter to the skeleton that hangs in his bedroom repeating that scary sentence over and over.
But others—here’s hoping you’re one of them—see skulls as a reminder to live life to the fullest. Rebecca Collins, the jewelry designer responsible for the pretty (but a little creepy) bracelet shown here, likes to think positive. Read more about Skull jewelry reminds us to live for today …