Author: Indonesia Jewelry

Don’t pin your hopes for good day on jewelry
By Alicia Blaisdell-bannon
January 13, 2008
Cape Cod Times, MA

You know how I can tell when it’s going to be a particularly rough day?

My jewelry tells me so.

On good days, putting on necklaces, bracelets, watches and pins is an afterthought. On days that are likely to go downhill in some way, it’s like starting the day by dropping an anvil on your foot.

How long do you figure it should take, on average, to pin a sparkly scottie-dog brooch to your sweater? Thirty seconds? A minute? Two, tops? That’s my guess: Two minutes, tops. And that’s allowing for the time it takes to remove the pin because it’s too far out toward your sleeve. Read more about Don't pin your hopes for good day on jewelry …

Toys panel to study jewelry
Magnets in products also regarded as risk
Chicago Tribune, United State
By Maurice Possley | Tribune staff reporter
9:46 AM CST, January 12, 2008

A panel of consumer and toy industry officials working to tighten controls over deadly magnets in toys agreed Friday to examine regulations for magnetic jewelry.

“It’s a hazard that needs to be addressed,” said Arthur Kazianis, vice president of quality assurance for Hasbro Inc. and the head of the private panel that is focusing on standards for magnets in toys.

The panel is a subcommittee of ASTM International, an organization that sets voluntary standards for industry. Read more about Toys panel to study jewelry …

Sector Snap: Jewelry Retailers Fall
Forbes, NY

NEW YORK –
Shares of jewelry retailers fell after they reported weak sales for the holiday period, the latest signal that consumers are reining in spending amid a difficult economic environment.

Finlay Enterprises Inc., which operates Bailey Banks & Biddle, Carlyle and Congress specialty jewelry stores, said December same-store sales fell 5.9 percent in the two-month November and December period, and cut its fourth-quarter guidance.
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Jewelry-making industry in Compostela pushed
ABS CBN News, Philippines
By EDITH REGALADO
The Philippine Star

DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Compostela Valley is batting for the development of a jewelry-making industry to further tap the potential of the province as the “gold and silver capital” of Southern Mindanao.

“We have to take advantage of the resources that we have. And one way is to develop a jewelry-making industry that will also benefit the thousands who are into small-scale mining,” Gov. Arthur Uy said. Read more about Jewelry-making industry in Compostela pushed …

Pharrell Teams Up With Louis Vuitton For Jewelry Line
Published: Monday – January 7, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury
BallerStatus.com, CA

After teaming up with the high fashion company to create highly popular Millionaire sunglasses line, Pharrell has once again teamed up with Louis Vuitton to create a new line of jewelry called Blason.

As reported by Fashion Week Daily, the French fashion house will unveil the new collection of fine jewelry designed in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Camille Miceli (the Vuitton creative consultant who now designs jewelry for the brand and handles Marc Jacobs’s personal public relations) during the upcoming Paris couture shows in late January. Read more about Pharrell Teams Up With Louis Vuitton For Jewelry Line …

Pharrell Teams Up With Louis Vuitton For Jewelry Line
Published: Monday – January 7, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury
BallerStatus.com, CA

After teaming up with the high fashion company to create highly popular Millionaire sunglasses line, Pharrell has once again teamed up with Louis Vuitton to create a new line of jewelry called Blason.

As reported by Fashion Week Daily, the French fashion house will unveil the new collection of fine jewelry designed in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Camille Miceli (the Vuitton creative consultant who now designs jewelry for the brand and handles Marc Jacobs’s personal public relations) during the upcoming Paris couture shows in late January. Read more about Pharrell Teams Up With Louis Vuitton For Jewelry Line …

Know your pearls: Classic jewelry adds luster to casual and dressy looks
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC
by Melissa Gagliardi, Gannett News Service
published January 6, 2008 12:15 am

A strand of pearls might be an old standard, but this classic accessory isn’t just for dressy occasions anymore. It’s time to dig out those strands your grandmother passed down to you, or, if your jewelry box is lacking pearls, it’s time to start shopping.

Just as there are classic pieces necessary for a pulled-together wardrobe, there should be a strand of pearls in every jewelry box. Read more about Know your pearls: Classic jewelry adds luster to casual and dressy looks …

THE WORLD JEWELRY CENTER SET TO OPEN IN 2015
6 January 2008
Tacy, Israel

The World Jewelry Center (WJC), the Las Vegas-based building which will house manufacturers, dealers, wholesalers and retailers in the diamond, gemstone, pearl, jewelry and watch industries, is now slated for completion in 2015 instead of the original target date of end of 2015.

Denying any building delays, WJC Managing Director Bill Boyajian explains that “the project hasn’t been delayed per say; in fact, it has made great progress in its development,” according to the National Jeweler. Read more about THE WORLD JEWELRY CENTER SET TO OPEN IN 2015 …

Jewelry Is Big As Columnists List Most-Searched-For Collectibles
Editor & Publisher
By E&P Staff

Published: January 03, 2008 4:35 PM ET
NEW YORK Kovels.com today released its list of the top 20 antique-and-collectible-related search terms used on the Web site in 2007.

The top five — based on millions of searches — were jewelry, World War II, stoves, Coca-Cola, and furniture. Read more about Jewelry Is Big As Columnists List Most-Searched-For Collectibles …

Children’s jewelry
AAP News (subscription)

Products recalled due to risk of lead exposure
The following products are being recalled because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.

Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics assorted metal jewelry

Units: About 205,000 Read more about Children's jewelry …