Author: Indonesia Jewelry

Philosophy at Global Hands helps ensure quality, living wages for artisans
Janesville Gazette, WI
By Chris Schultz
cschultz@gazetteextra.com

LAKE GENEVA-Marking up prices to what the market will bear while making the most profit is a basic law of retail.

But there is a movement that seeks to put a fair price on goods, especially when it comes to trading and dealing with workers in developing nations.

Under the principle of “fair trade,” several import shops have opened in southern Wisconsin touting those practices. Read more about Philosophy at Global Hands helps ensure quality, living wages for artisans …

Car Drives Through Jewelry Store On Stockton Blvd. CBS 13, CA (CBS13) SACRAMENTO Owners of a Sacramento jewelry store have a big cleanup ahead of them. A vehicle belonging to a security guard drove through the front of the Phuk Thanh jewelry store on Stockton Blvd. at around 2 a.m. after its brakes reportedly failed. […]

Collabsoft Enters Flatware and Jewelry Design
PR.com (press release), NY

Collabsoft, an India based engineering and IT company was awarded two separate contracts by two leading US companies for developing engineering design drawings for flatware and fine jewelry.

New York, NY, September 24, 2007 –(PR.com)– Collabsoft, an India based engineering and IT company was awarded two separate contracts by two leading US companies for developing engineering design drawings for flatware and fine jewelry. The main challenge was to develop mold ready 3-D drawings Read more about Collabsoft Enters Flatware and Jewelry Design …

Do your own jewelry
(smartshanghai.com)
Updated: 2007-09-24 10:50
China Daily, China

Spending an hour at Beads is an ideal way to get re-acquainted with your creative side, enjoy time with the kids, or create a special gift for a friend.

The Canadian DIY jewelry store is a Shanghai veteran but is often overlooked in the busy People’s Square Mall. The tiny bijouterie allows you to create personalized necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories or key chains using pearls, stones and beads.

The store’s collection is immense, ranging from deep-red coral, turquoise and pink quartz to the more exclusive Czech fire-polished crystals, Italian lamp beads, pewter pearls and Japanese miracle beads. Read more about Do your own jewelry …

Artist Turns Money into Jewelry
WVNS-TV, WV

Some people spend a lot of money on jewelry, but for one artist, the jewelry is money.
Story by Adam Baker Email | Bio

BECKLEY — Artisan Vivian Lilly from Hinton creates rings out of rare coins.

He uses a hammer and a file to smooth the coins and shape them into rings.

Lilly buys coins like half-dollars from shops across the country to turn into the unique jewelry.

The work takes him about three hours per ring. Read more about Artist Turns Money into Jewelry …

WWII Jewelry Box Historic Piece
KLTV, TX

An East Texas woman has an unusual hand made item that marks a little known World War II history here in East Texas. During World War II there were dozens of POW camps in Texas, two major camps in East Texas. It’s a simple hand made jewelry box but for Betty Shrum, it’s proof of a little known piece of World War II history. German prisoners of war, who were living and working among East Texans. Read more about WWII Jewelry Box Historic Piece …

“Leave Britney Alone” Heads West
E! Online
Chris Crocker has landed.

As I told you on Friday, the 19-year-old better known as the “Leave Britney Alone” guy on YouTube was coming to Hollywood for the upcoming opening of World of Wonder’s Just Britney art show.

Well, he’s here now. Turns out that Just Britney is just one part of his trip.

He was apparently flown to L.A. by the Onch Movement jewelry company because he’s their—for lack of a better term—celebrity spokesmodel. Read more about "Leave Britney Alone" Heads West …

Kathy Lo Rocks Shows Off Your Most Treasured Moments
PR Web (press release), WA

Hand-crafted jewelry that elegantly captures your life making a perfect gift for mothers, proud grandmothers and special friends.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2007 — Today Kathy Lo Rocks — www.kathylo.com — the queen of modern photo jewelry adored by mothers everywhere, launches a complete line of eye-catching and custom made jewelry designs using a photo of any special person, place or thing that has memory value.

“I founded the company and developed this line of heirloom quality pieces on the excitement mothers felt being able to elegantly wear their baby, children or special moment around their neck and close to their heart,” said Kathy Loewenstern, jewelry designer. “Each piece has become a symbol for keeping loved ones with you at all times and I enjoy being able to give that excitement to my customers.”

Fabulously Easy — You Design it! Kathy Lo Makes It! Read more about Kathy Lo Rocks Shows Off Your Most Treasured Moments …

Gold Jewelry Do’s and Don’ts
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria
Written by EditorChoice
Sunday, 23 September 2007

Whether buying gold jewelry for yourself or a loved one, deciding what and where to buy fine jewelry can be a tough decision. Gold jewelry is an item you’ll cherish for many years to come – maybe even a lifetime! So, you’ll want to make a wise choice. Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to remember when buying gold jewelry.

Do Buy Gold Jewelry from a Company You Trust

When you want fine jewelry, choose a company or Web store that specializes in fine jewelry. Don’t expect to find the best of jewelry at a company that offers everything including the kitchen sink! A specialist can assist you personally and provide a wider variety of gold jewelry. Read more about Gold Jewelry Do's and Don'ts …

Jewelry of a higher caliber
Philly designer uses gun parts as ammo for personal fashion
By Kathy Matheson
The Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 09/22/2007 12:50:57 PM MDT
Salt Lake Tribune, United States

PHILADELPHIA – There have been many proposals for keeping guns off the streets of this violence-plagued city, but maybe none as unusual as Melanie Brandon’s: Melt them down into jewelry.
Runway models wore the gunmetal pieces at Brandon’s two shows during Fashion Week in New York.
The jewelry, part of her Melani Von Alexandria collection, was Brandon’s creative attempt to address a harsh reality: Philadelphia is on pace for its highest murder rate in a decade. Read more about Jewelry of a higher caliber …