Molten glass brings joy, career to former jewelry artist

by Nathan Gonzalez – The Arizona Republic

It’s nearly 7 a.m. and Newt Grover’s pink bandanna and gray T-shirt are stained with sweat, as he stands before a 2,000-degree furnace at his glassblowing studio.

His eyeglasses hang halfway down his nose as he turns a long metal pole holding a glowing-hot, fist-sized ball of molten glass inside one of three “glory holes” used to heat the glass. Read more about Molten glass brings joy, career to former jewelry artist

An Elegant Designer Line Of Tiffany Jewelry

Tiffany ” Co. has many designer jewelry lines for all kinds of jewelry. Of Course, they all have the different styles.

Diamonds by the Yard Tiffany jewelry is an elegant yet minimalist designer jewelry line well known for its sophistication and simplicity.

This prestigious jewelry line is designed by the renowned Elsa Peretti, an Italian jewelry designer who first joined the Tiffany cadre in 1974. For more than 30 years, she has been designing exquisite pieces, including Tiffany necklaces, Tiffany earrings, Tiffany bracelets, Tiffany rings, Tiffany pendants, and more. Read more about An Elegant Designer Line Of Tiffany Jewelry

Voting Begins for The Joseph Schubach Jewelers 'Jewelry of Your Dreams' Design Contest

Bringing Clients’ Ideas to Life — Affordably — Using the Traditional, Innovative and Unexpected

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jul 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Joseph Schubach Jewelers has kicked off voting for the first ever Custom Jewelry Design Contest, and the winning designer will receive a $2,000 prize toward his or her custom jewelry piece. Votes can be cast on the jeweler’s website through August 4th.
“Our custom jewelry contest was a great way to inspire our customers to create a one-of-a-kind, special piece of jewelry, not available anywhere else — at a price that’s within reach,” Joseph Schubach said. “Many people don’t realize that the Jewelry of their Dreams is not only possible, but affordable. It’s extremely gratifying knowing we can help our customers bring their ideas and hopes to life, creating unique heirlooms that will be handed down for generations.” Read more about Voting Begins for The Joseph Schubach Jewelers 'Jewelry of Your Dreams' Design Contest

San Diego Jewelry Buyers Publishes Selling & Loan Guide For Fine Jewelry, Diamonds, & Watches

Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends
Press release from: San Diego Jewelry Buyers

Over the past year, skyrocketing gas and grocery prices have sent many Americans looking for ways to leverage their existing capital, including those assets which have been gathering dust in their jewelry boxes. Near record level prices for gold and diamonds has been a boon for hard-pressed consumers in need of extra cash, as well shoppers who’ve decided now is the time to bring their fine jewelry and watches into the 21st century. To better assist those who are considering selling their second-hand jewelry, San Diego Jewelry Buyers has just announced the publication of the SDJB Selling & Loan Guide for fine jewelry, diamonds, and watches. Read more about San Diego Jewelry Buyers Publishes Selling & Loan Guide For Fine Jewelry, Diamonds, & Watches

Travelers told to declare cash, jewelry worth over SR60,000

P.K. Abdul Ghafour

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Customs Department has urged all incoming and outgoing travelers to declare cash or precious metals worth more than SR60,000.

“Saudi Customs reminds all passengers with cash, transferable monetary instruments or precious metals exceeding SR60,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency to declare them to customs officials upon arrival or departure,” the department said in a statement. Read more about Travelers told to declare cash, jewelry worth over SR60,000

Buyers can trace retailer’s jewelry

Wal-Mart hopes new line eases worries over mining tactics
By Steve Painter

LITTLE ROCK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s recent move toward enabling jewelry shoppers to trace the origins of their purchases has drawn praise and cautions from groups that monitor the mining and jewelry manufacturing industries.

Wal-Mart’s new “Love, Earth” jewelry line is aimed at easing buyers’ concerns that their gold and silver items might be the result of forced labor or other unethical workplace practices, or that the precious-metal mining process left an environmental disaster behind. Read more about Buyers can trace retailer’s jewelry

Jewelry – 2007 Oscar Earrings, The All Important Item Of Jewelry

Why are earrings the most important item of jewelry? By important I mean the piece of jewelry that will do the most for your appearance. As with all jewelry it should blend with your overall attraction. You don’t want the first comment to be about your great jewelry and then you come in second. Your overall look is what needs to be fabulous, then after the comments of how stunning you look, they can notice your cool jewelry. Later we will look at what style of earrings the stars wore to the Oscars. Read more about Jewelry – 2007 Oscar Earrings, The All Important Item Of Jewelry

Dubai to Host Diamond and Jewelry Summit

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre will host the first Dubai Diamond and Jewellery Summit, with the objective of providing the international jewelry trade with a forum to initiate relationships in the Middle. The two-day event will focus on Middle East-China diamond and jewelry trade. It will be held Nov. 8 and 9 at the Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah.

The summit builds on a visit to China by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice President and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai. Read more about Dubai to Host Diamond and Jewelry Summit