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DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d391d1/the_jewelry_and_wa) has announced the addition of the “The Jewelry and Watch Report 2007: A consumer insights study of the jewelry and watch market” report to their offering.
In 2006 American consumers spent $62.2 billion buying jewelry and watches, posting a dramatic 6.5 percent increase over sales in 2005 of $58.4 billion. The luxury end of the jewelry market posted the strongest growth last year with fine watches rising 39 percent and fine jewelry up 10 percent. By contrast the fashion or costume segment in the jewelry market declined by 8 percent and sales of costume watches were off by 20 percent, according to the latest statistics on the jewelry and watch market reported by Unity Marketing in a new market research study. Read more about Research and Markets: The Jewelry and Market Watch Report, 2007 Provides the Projections for Sales Through to 2015 …

ElizabetaJewelry.com now carries LifeLink™ bracelets and links so you can create jewelry that marks special occasions.

People are searching for ways to connect with timeless truths that hold meaning for themselves and the ones they love, especially these days, as the world becomes more complicated than ever before. Nine to five, after all, is what people do for a living, but they live for the other 128 hours of the week.
Read more about Elizabeta Jewelry Adds LifeLink™ Bracelets to Storefront …

DERRY, NH, August 10, 2008 – Waves of Gratitude (WOG) has created special piece of sterling silver inspirational and message jewelry. Designed exclusively for Waves of Gratitude by Jessica Fields, the Branches of Hope Pendant resembles a strong and enduring tree and is meant to represent the strength found within each of us. A percentage of all sales will benefit the 3-Day Susan G. Koman for the Cure walk. Read more about Distinctive Waves of Gratitude TM Jewelry Offers Branches of Hope Pendant …

It’s time to take grandma’s jewelry out of the vault.

That’s because the popularity of estate and vintage pieces is growing, even as the overall jewelry market falters. Since inventory is fixed and often in short supply, antique jewelry is sought after by consumers looking for one-of-a-kind pieces.

While the jewelry market is expected to experience several years of stagnant sales, “other” jewelry, which includes estate jewelry, has achieved at least modest gains, according to a May survey conducted by Mintel, a market research firm with offices worldwide. “Other” jewelry and accessories make up 15.1% of the market, up from 14.1% in 2005. Read more about How To Invest In Estate Jewelry …

By Lilian Sundin
The Epoch Times Staff

When you follow your heart, the heart will find the way. This is what comes to mind when listening to Belle Brooke Barer’s journey to success, a story of bravery and trusting one’s own instinct.

The Jewelers of America (JA) New Designer Award is possibly the most prestigious award for emerging designers in the United States. Belle was delighted at winning the New Designer Award last week, something she would never have guessed just a few years ago. Read more about From Silver Print to Silver Jewelry …

Artworks Jewelry announces the addition of unique artist-made jewelry by two accomplished contemporary handcrafted jewelry designers.

Denise Disharoon and Wendy Mahr join other established and emerging independent handcrafted jewelry artisans and designers at Artworks Jewelry – an on-line boutique specializing in unique handcrafted jewelry. Read more about Artworks Jewelry announces the addition of unique artist-made jewelry by two accomplished contemporary handcrafted jewelry designers …

Boston—The Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts (ASJRA) will hold its annual conference this fall, with the focus on examining personal ornament as a decorative art against the background of the turn of the 19th century into the 20th.

The conference, “Ahead of Its Time: Artistic Jewelry in the Milieu of 1900,” will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Read more about Conference to explore jewelry as decorative art …

NEW YORK, Aug 05, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Jewelry.com has just re-launched its popular site. The redesign incorporates more choices, more jewelry styles and more information for visitors and jewelry lovers alike. Visitors to the site are greeted with fresh, super-stylish new images, editorial reviews, jewelry sale specials and featured trends that better showcase the site’s vast offering of quality contemporary pieces. From diamond rings to gorgeous gold earrings, colorful gemstone rings to celebrity diamonds and jewelry — Jewelry.com is the jewelry pulse. Read more about Jewelry.com Gets a Facelift With New Features and New Products …

By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

With the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games nearing, all eyes are fixed on the world’s fourth largest country. People are buzzing with expectation and worry at the same time.

Here in Seoul, a jewelry exhibition is showing another aspect of China, one not seen outside of China on such a grand scale before. Read more about Chinese Ethnic Jewelry Exhibits Modern Touches …

Guyot Brothers Company, Inc., a century-old manufacturer of decorative brass stampings used in making costume jewelry and in the related arts trades, created the Fashion Jewelry Hall of Fame to honor those designers and manufacturers who helped shape the industry through their ingenuity, creative spirit, and dedication to excellence. Profiles and storyboards on these legendary costume jewelry designers can include photos of some of their greatest works and historical details surrounding their careers. Read more about Fashion Jewelry Hall of Fame Inducts Trifari's Diane Love …