Author: Indonesia Jewelry

India firm acquires local jewelry chain
Bizjournals.com, NC

A jewelry manufacturer and retailer establishing a presence in the United States has acquired the Rogers Ltd. jewelry store chain.

Gitanjali Gems Ltd. purchased the Middletown-based chain for an undisclosed price. Gitanjali, based in Mumbai, India, said in a news release that it has been acquiring jewelry companies in this country to build a retail network. Read more about India firm acquires local jewelry chain …

Gold and jewelry market glitters in Turkey
Turks’ strong traditional affinity for gold boosts jewelry producer Goldas
MarketWatch

ISTANBUL (MarketWatch) — In the Merter textile district of this sprawling city that straddles two continents and centuries of history, the Goldas jewelry factory feeds Turkey’s ancient passion for gold. Inside, a worker wearing a breathing mask mixes fine gold with alloys into a melting pot heated by a bright flame. He picks up the handle of the pot and pours the golden liquid into a mold where it immediately turns into a solid bar of gold. Eighteen-karat gold. Read more about Gold and jewelry market glitters in Turkey …

Indy women get Kmart’s ‘lead-free’ jewelry pulled
Indianapolis Star, United States

Effort by 2 whose work targets lead poisoning began after 1 tested items she bought for child

Two Indianapolis women at the forefront of local efforts to fight lead poisoning are being credited with forcing Kmart to remove costume jewelry labeled “lead-free.”

Karla Johnson, manager of the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Program of the Marion County Health Department, got the ball rolling when she tested jewelry for her 18-month-old daughter and found it to be 52 percent lead.
She then turned to Janet McCabe, executive director of Indianapolis-based Improving Kids’ Environment, to help push for action. Read more about Indy women get Kmart's 'lead-free' jewelry pulled …

Holiday gift guide: jewelry
San Jose Mercury News, USA
LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT PRESENT? JEWELRY COMES IN SHAPES AND SIZES TO SUIT ALMOST ANY TASTE
By Donna Kato
Mercury News
Article Launched: 11/18/2007 02:02:24 AM PST

Behold the bauble.
Rare is the woman who doesn’t love to receive jewelry. Whether it’s a pricey piece from a significant other or a special statement-making accessory from a BFF, we’re thrilled to be handed a small box in a holiday gift exchange.
Jewelry is a present that is all about personal taste, so the No. 1 rule is to know the taste of the person you’re buying for.
If you aren’t sure, observe the sort of accessories she wears or take a peek inside her jewelry box. When it comes to jewelry, it’s generally not a good idea to stray too far from her usual style. A dainty-necklace gal may not be comfortable with a large, showy pendant. Read more about Holiday gift guide: jewelry …

House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. to Webcast Annual Meeting on November 19th
CNNMoney.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. today announced that it will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 9200 Sunset Boulevard, 9th Floor, in West Hollywood, California. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

A live, listen-only webcast of management’s presentation of an overview of the Company, including its accomplishments, challenges as well as its growth strategies will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. This live webcast of the event will be available at the investor relations section of House of Taylor Jewelry Inc.’s website at http://www.hotj.com. Read more about House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. to Webcast Annual Meeting on November 19th …

Reliance Retail enters jewelry biz
NDTV.com, India
Sunanda Jayaseelan

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 (Bangalore):

Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail has entered into the jewelry business starting with a store in Bangalore entitled ‘Reliance Jewel’ and then going to Hyderabad before it establishes a pan India presence. The store will offer gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewelry.

“It is a huge market and we are targeting about 10 per cent of that going forward. By 2015, we plan to overtake Tata’s Tanishq, the largest organised player in this market now,” said Ashok Kaul, Biz Head and VP-Jewellery, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Reliance is betting big on the jewelry retail business as the company plans to open over 300 stores across metros and mini metros. In order to lure customers Reliance plans to offer its product range at very competitive prices. Read more about Reliance Retail enters jewelry biz …

Diamond Jewelry Including Diamond Bracelets and Watches Provided by Shenoa and Company, the Featured Company on TransWorldNews.ca
TransWorldNews (press release), GA
Atlanta, Ga. 11/14/2007 12:15 AM GMT (FINDITT)

Diamonds wholesaler and provider of fine jewelry Shenoa and Company is now appearing as the Featured Company on TransWorldNews.ca. Shenoa will also be appearing as the Featured Company on the TransWorldNews site in Germany.

Diamonds, engagement rings, wedding rings and fine jewelry are available through wholesale diamond jeweler Shenoa and Company. As one of the fastest growing online retailers of certified diamonds and fine jewelry Shenoa Diamonds offers high-quality diamonds that have been certified by respected independent diamond grading laboratories, some having GIA reports. Read more about Diamond Jewelry Including Diamond Bracelets and Watches Provided by Shenoa and Company, the Featured Company on TransWorldNews.ca …

House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2007 Financial Results
CNNMoney.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

Third Quarter Results

Net sales for the third quarter of 2007 were $4.9 million compared to $12.0 million for the third quarter of 2006. The decline in sales resulted from a $6.4 million decrease in sales from loose diamonds as the Company focused on sales of its branded jewelry. In 2006, loose diamonds were sold to increase market penetration and brand awareness. Additionally, available inventory was temporarily affected in the third quarter because the Company did not close its $30 million credit facility until after the end of the third quarter. This contributed to the decline in sales of the Company’s Elizabeth(R) and Kathy Ireland(R) branded products, which accounted for the balance of the decline in sales as compared to the third quarter of 2006. The $30 million credit facility closed on October 12, 2007 Read more about House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2007 Financial Results …

Translating feelings into jewelry
Jewelry artist Barbara Giles says the magic happens in the creative process

By Tanika White | Sun reporter
November 11, 2007

At her in-home studio in Catonsville, jewelry artist Barbara Giles creates deceptively simple pieces of stone-and-metal, which she sells online (barbaragiles jewelry.com) and from elegant small display cases in local boutiques, such as Art and Artisan on Main Street in Ellicott City.

They are beautiful pieces meant to be worn — smoothly polished cut opal; softly colored sea glass connected with sterling silver; magnificent jade petals in pinks and oranges; amazing lasso necklaces of crocheted sterling silver perfect for twisting, tucking and tying. Read more about Translating feelings into jewelry …

Burglars clear home of electronics, jewelry
Mirror, MI

A 30-year-old resident of the 1000 block of Oakshire Avenue came home at 6 a.m. Nov. 5 to discover her house had been broken into sometime during the night.

The woman told officers she left at 6 p.m. Nov. 4 to spend the night at a friend’s house. When she returned the next morning, she found the side door open and damaged from having been pried.

Missing from the house were her BlackBerry, laptop computer and charger, jewelry box containing all her jewelry, digital camera, Apple iPod and several CDs and DVDs. Read more about Burglars clear home of electronics, jewelry …